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Teaching of Fluid Mechanics in Engineering Course: A Student-Centered Blended Learning Approach

Teaching of Fluid Mechanics in Engineering Course: A Student-Centered Blended Learning Approach
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Author(s): Ataur Rahman (University of Western Sydney, Australia)and Md Al-Amin (Monash University, Australia)
Copyright: 2014
Pages: 9
Source title: Using Technology Tools to Innovate Assessment, Reporting, and Teaching Practices in Engineering Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Firoz Alam (RMIT University, Australia)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-5011-4.ch002

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Abstract

In undergraduate engineering courses, fluid mechanics is regarded as a challenging subject. This is particularly the case for students who do not possess a strong mathematical background. This chapter reviews the issues related to the teaching of fluid mechanics with an emphasis on how e-technology can enhance student learning. It uses the data of 462 students studying the second year engineering course at the University of Western Sydney (UWS) in Australia. The UWS fluid mechanics course, in its past ten years, has undergone significant changes in its content and delivery. It has been found that teaching based on a “student-centered approach” is more effective in teaching fluid mechanics than a “lecturer-centered approach.” Further enhancements are proposed in UWS through a blended learning approach involving both e-technology and traditional teaching methods to teach fluid mechanics. The method can also be adapted to other universities.

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