Aplicación de la Metodología del Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos a la Asignatura "Sistemas Electrónicos de Alimentación"
- Diego G. Lamar
- Javier Sebastian
- Marta María Hernando
- Arias Pérez de Azpeitia, Manuel
- Miguel Rodríguez
- Alberto Rodríguez
- Pablo F. Miaja
- Carlos V
- Ricardo Silveira
- Manuel Caeiro
Publisher: IEEE Sociedad de Educación
ISBN: 978-972-8688-70-7
Year of publication: 2009
Pages: 97-104
Type: Book chapter
Abstract
This work shows an experience to enhance the application of the acquired knowledge by means of introducing Problem-Based Learning methodology in a power electronics subject at the University of Oviedo (SPAIN) by means of two practical projects: the design and construction of a Switching- Mode Power Supply (SMPS) prototype and the static study of a dc-dc converter topology. The objective of this change in the traditional methodology of the Power Electronics course is to foster the application of the knowledge acquired by students in theory classes. PBL is known to be a motivating, problemcentred teaching method that brings the real professional world closer to the student. For this reason, the lecturers considered PBL to be the most suitable methodology to obtain the desired results. The underlying methodology, task planning and assessment of these projects will be presented. Furthermore, the influence of PBL in our practical sessions versus the traditional teaching method will be discussed. Finally, the lecturer’s reflections and conclusions regarding the application of PBL in this subject over the last two years will be presented.