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McLoone, Seamus C.; Lawlor, Bob J.; Meehan, Andrew R. – Journal of Problem Based Learning in Higher Education, 2016
This paper describes how a circuits-based project-oriented problem-based learning educational model was integrated into the first year of a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering programme at Maynooth University, Ireland. While many variations of problem based learning exist, the presented model is closely aligned with the model used in…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Problem Based Learning, Foreign Countries, Teaching Methods
Morrissey, John; Clavin, Alma; Reilly, Kathy – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2013
In 2009, Geography at National University of Ireland, Galway, launched a new taught master's programme, the MA in Environment, Society and Development. The vision for the programme was to engage students in the analysis and critique of the array of interventionary practices of development and securitization in our contemporary world. A range of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Field Instruction, Case Studies, Geography
Gavin, K. – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2011
This paper describes the use of project-based learning to teach design skills to civil engineering students at University College Dublin (UCD). The paper first considers the development of problem-based leaning (PBL) as a tool in higher education. The general issues to be considered in the design of the curriculum for a PBL module are reviewed.…
Descriptors: Expertise, Engineering Education, Student Projects, Student Attitudes
Monks, Alan – Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2010
Use was made of adapted problem-based learning (PBL) practical exercises to address the disengagement of apprentices with the existing assembly-style electronic laboratory programme. Apprentices perceived the traditional routines as having little real-world relevance. This detracted from the value and benefit to them of the practical component of…
Descriptors: Action Research, Research Methodology, Problem Based Learning, Learning Experience
Richardson, Ita; Hynes, Briga – Education & Training, 2008
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to consider the requirements for an industry sector approach to entrepreneurship education--the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. A modified Process Framework for Entrepreneurship Education is presented focusing specifically on ICT. The primary components of the Process Framework are…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Experiential Learning, Entrepreneurship, Industry
Donnelly, Roisin – Learning, Media & Technology, 2006
This paper explores case study research of the group process for teachers as learners in an Online Learning Module delivered in a blended problem-based learning (PBL) environment. Blended learning, as the name suggests, consists of a blend of at least two pedagogical approaches: within the context of this research, blended learning is the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Learning Modules, Online Courses
Donnelly, Roisin – AACE Journal, 2004
This paper describes research undertaken for the design of an Online Learning (OL) Module using a Problem-based Learning (PBL) approach in an in-service teacher training course, namely, a Postgraduate Diploma in Third Level Learning and Teaching. This qualification is offered to lecturers from a range of higher education institutions in the…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Online Courses, Problem Based Learning, Foreign Countries