An “Agile” project planning course. Learning by doing in process engineering education
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07/2024
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01A - Journal article
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Education for Chemical Engineers
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48
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15-21
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Elsevier
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Abstract
Process engineering education requires a comprehensive foundation and practical application. To bridge the gap between theoretical education and market requirements, a "Project Planning Course” has been offered since 2018 as part of the MSc specialization in Chemical Engineering at the FHNW School of Life Sciences. The course didactics combines the principles of an “agile” teaching mindset and problem-based learning, which optimally support the experience of this module. Students had to work on unresolved real-world problems, make decisions based on incomplete information, and present their work in a board meeting role play with board members from industry. These situations represent typical real-world challenges for future chemical engineers. The results show that most of the students learned to cope with the unconventional teaching methodology. The students’ evaluations of the module have been very positive, especially the fact that the active participation of the students triggers the actual learning process - which means that the essential learning goal has been achieved.
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Agile university didactics, Concept study, Problem-based learning, Project planning course, Role play board meeting
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1749-7728
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English
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Yes
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Published
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Peer review of the complete publication
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Hybrid
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Riedl, W., Brown, A., & Rausenberger, J. (2024). An “Agile” project planning course. Learning by doing in process engineering education. Education for Chemical Engineers, 48, 15–21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ece.2024.04.003