Abstract
The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering started with project-based education in 1994. The eason for this transformation of the curriculum was the decrease in student progression and the insufficient mastery of essential skills such as problem-solving and communication. Projects are now a substantial part of the program. In addition, courses are block-structured. In general, the results with the new curriculum are positive: students are more motivated and student progression has improved. Staff members are enthusiastic about the projects and their results, and the new program has a positive influence on cooperation between specialist groups in the faculty. However, we are aware of some problems that are not solved yet, for example the difficulty of assessing individual students in the projects.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | International Conference on Project Work in University Studies, 14-17 September 1997 |
| Subtitle of host publication | Conference Papers |
| Editors | Torben S. Vinther, Mette Knudsen |
| Place of Publication | Roskilde, Denmark |
| Publisher | Roskilde University |
| Pages | 193-203 |
| Volume | 1 |
| ISBN (Print) | 87-7349-3643 |
| Publication status | Published - 14 Sept 1997 |
| Event | International Conference on Project Work in University Studies 1997 - Roskilde University, Roskilde, Denmark Duration: 14 Sept 1997 → 17 Sept 1997 |
Conference
| Conference | International Conference on Project Work in University Studies 1997 |
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| Country/Territory | Denmark |
| City | Roskilde |
| Period | 14/09/97 → 17/09/97 |