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SYSTEMATIC DEVELOPMENT OF AN EXPERIENTIAL-BASED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN ENGINEERING
Rochester Institute of Technology (UNITED STATES)
About this paper:
Appears in: ICERI2010 Proceedings
Publication year: 2010
Pages: 1532-1539
ISBN: 978-84-614-2439-9
ISSN: 2340-1095
Conference name: 3rd International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation
Dates: 15-17 November, 2010
Location: Madrid, Spain
Abstract:
This paper describes the systematic development and evolution of an experiential-based learning environment developed at Rochester Institute of Technology that facilitates active and collaborative learning of principles related to contemporary production systems, problem solving, continuous improvement, and systemic thinking. Centered around the unique Toyota Production Systems (TPS) Lab, and based on active and collaborative learning, this environment targets a broad range of audiences, including K-12, undergraduate, and graduate students. Cognitive skills for different audiences are taught and reinforced via an innovative instructional delivery framework. In this paper, the laboratory facilities and instructional approach are described. In addition, the assessment, evaluation and continuous improvement methods being applied in the TPS Lab, as well as a description of the facility are presented. This approach was nationally recognized with the 2010 IIE Excellence in Teaching of lean Concepts Award.
Keywords:
Problem solving, continuous improvement, bloom's taxonomy, active and collaborative learning.