Teaching introductory circuits and systems: enhancing learning experience via iterative design process and pre-/post-project learning activities

Abstract

Project-based learning is commonly used in teaching contents of circuits and systems. In this paper, in order to facilitate students’ learning in an existing project-based learning framework, two enhancements have been introduced: i) the pedagogical adoption of the iterative design process have been emphasized to further utilize the pedagogical value of the project vehicle; and ii) four pre-/post-project learning activities have been proposed to direct students’ working in the project and learning in the course. An open-ended evaluation of the project has also been made.