Experimental Centric Pedagogy in Circuits and Electronics Courses at 13 Universities

摘要

This paper presents the initial pilot findings from a multi-year project that is initiating experimental centric approaches to learning in electrical engineering courses via the use of an Analog Discovery Board (ADB). The specific audience emphasized in the paper reflects participants in circuits-content courses; the majority of students are 2nd and 3rd year EE students; the unique audience represents students enrolled in HBCU colleges. Within this context, collaborating partners used portable hands-on hardware coupled with a model of pedagogy (i.e., blended learning - a combination of lecture and hands-on activities in class; traditional - hands-on activities are completed outside of class time; etc.) to provide instruction in their courses. Outcomes indicated a positive impact of the interactive ADB methodology within a number of methodological contexts.