Integrating computer applications technology simulations in problem-based-learning and as an interdisciplinary approach at the Central University of Technology, FS

Ike Mokhele; Magrieta Aletta De Wet; Frederick Johannes Veldman; Willem Adriaan Johannes Bouwer

Integrating computer applications technology simulations in problem-based-learning and as an interdisciplinary approach at the Central University of Technology, FS

Ike Mokhele
, Magrieta Aletta De Wet
, Frederick Johannes Veldman
, Willem Adriaan Johannes Bouwer

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Abstract

In this research article, a computer applications technology simulation supported learning strategy encompassed within constructivism theories and models of learning have been developed to enhance conventional Problem-based learning programs at CUT. As educational approaches take on a general social constructivist model of learning, challenging learners with an ill-structured problem that directly linked to specific syllabus outcomes becomes imperative to teaching and learning environment. In other instructional models, teachers/lecturers are agents that deliver information, giving students some guided activities, and they also provide an audiovisual experiment for the students to work on, whereas in PBL, students are encouraged to reflect their goals, skills, and other personal reasons for wanting to work on their study by means of individual portfolios. PBL enables a change to a new curricular style that allows instructional offerings to become more flexible in nature and also allow individuals to solve new managerial and organizational problems more meaningfully through simulations.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of 36th European Society for Engineering Education, SEFI Conference on Quality Assessment, Employability and Innovation
Editors	Flemming K. Fink
Publisher	Sense Publishers
ISBN (Electronic)	9789087905712
Publication status	Published - 2008
Externally published	Yes
Event	36th SEFI Annual Conference 2008 - Aalborg, Denmark Duration: 2 Jul 2008 → 5 Jul 2008

Publication series

Name	Proceedings of 36th European Society for Engineering Education, SEFI Conference on Quality Assessment, Employability and Innovation

Conference

Conference	36th SEFI Annual Conference 2008
Country/Territory	Denmark
City	Aalborg
Period	02/Jul/08 → 05/Jul/08

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 4 Quality Education

Keywords

Computer Applications Technology (CAT)
Constructivism
Illstructured problems
Problem-based learning (PBL)

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Mokhele, I., De Wet, M. A., Veldman, F. J., & Bouwer, W. A. J. (2008). Integrating computer applications technology simulations in problem-based-learning and as an interdisciplinary approach at the Central University of Technology, FS. In F. K. Fink (Ed.), Proceedings of 36th European Society for Engineering Education, SEFI Conference on Quality Assessment, Employability and Innovation (Proceedings of 36th European Society for Engineering Education, SEFI Conference on Quality Assessment, Employability and Innovation). Sense Publishers.

Mokhele, Ike ; De Wet, Magrieta Aletta ; Veldman, Frederick Johannes et al. / Integrating computer applications technology simulations in problem-based-learning and as an interdisciplinary approach at the Central University of Technology, FS. Proceedings of 36th European Society for Engineering Education, SEFI Conference on Quality Assessment, Employability and Innovation. editor / Flemming K. Fink. Sense Publishers, 2008. (Proceedings of 36th European Society for Engineering Education, SEFI Conference on Quality Assessment, Employability and Innovation).

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Mokhele, I, De Wet, MA, Veldman, FJ & Bouwer, WAJ 2008, Integrating computer applications technology simulations in problem-based-learning and as an interdisciplinary approach at the Central University of Technology, FS. in FK Fink (ed.), Proceedings of 36th European Society for Engineering Education, SEFI Conference on Quality Assessment, Employability and Innovation. Proceedings of 36th European Society for Engineering Education, SEFI Conference on Quality Assessment, Employability and Innovation, Sense Publishers, 36th SEFI Annual Conference 2008, Aalborg, Denmark, 02/Jul/08.

Integrating computer applications technology simulations in problem-based-learning and as an interdisciplinary approach at the Central University of Technology, FS. / Mokhele, Ike; De Wet, Magrieta Aletta; Veldman, Frederick Johannes et al.
Proceedings of 36th European Society for Engineering Education, SEFI Conference on Quality Assessment, Employability and Innovation. ed. / Flemming K. Fink. Sense Publishers, 2008. (Proceedings of 36th European Society for Engineering Education, SEFI Conference on Quality Assessment, Employability and Innovation).

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Mokhele I, De Wet MA, Veldman FJ, Bouwer WAJ. Integrating computer applications technology simulations in problem-based-learning and as an interdisciplinary approach at the Central University of Technology, FS. In Fink FK, editor, Proceedings of 36th European Society for Engineering Education, SEFI Conference on Quality Assessment, Employability and Innovation. Sense Publishers. 2008. (Proceedings of 36th European Society for Engineering Education, SEFI Conference on Quality Assessment, Employability and Innovation).

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