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- Title
Enhancing Learning in Biology for Engineers: A Problem Based Case Study.
- Authors
Awati, Jayashree; Patil, Meenakshi; Tilve, Madhav; Waghmode, Manisha; Desai, Seema
- Abstract
Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is acknowledged as an effective pedagogical approach that facilitates a deeper understanding of concepts, surpassing a 90% comprehension rate. Renowned as a dynamic and student-centered activity, PBL fosters out-of-the-box thinking, thereby supporting the enhancement of students' skills and creativity. This paper specifically delves into the application of problem-based learning in the context of the third-year undergraduate Biology for Engineers course. PBL activities tailored for the Biology for Engineers curriculum are meticulously crafted to provide students with a progressive and comprehensive grasp of biological concepts, coupled with their practical applications in the realm of engineering. By adopting a creative, applied, and design thinking approach, PBL enables students to traverse the intricacies of the biology course effectively. In the Biology for Engineers course, PBL activities are strategically designed to facilitate a step-by-step acquisition of in-depth knowledge and a nuanced understanding of the real-life applications of biology in engineering contexts.
- Subjects
BIOENGINEERING; PROBLEM-based learning; SYNTHETIC biology; DESIGN thinking; KNOWLEDGE acquisition (Expert systems); CREATIVE ability in children
- Publication
Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, 2024, Vol 37, p172
- ISSN
2349-2473
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.16920/jeet/2024/v37is2/24038