Constructivist Laboratory Education

Towards Constructivist Laboratory Education: Case Study for Process Control Laboratory M Abdulwahed 1,2 and Z K Nagy 2 1 Engineering Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Loughborough University, United Kingdom 2 Chemical Engineering Department, Loughborough University, United Kingdom October 25, 2008 FIE 2008, Saratoga Springs, New York

Overview ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Introduction - Laboratory Education

Types of Laboratories Hands-on Lab Virtual (Simulated) Lab Remote Lab

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Hands-On Laboratories

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Virtual (Simulated) Laboratories

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Remote (Online) Laboratories

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Hybrid Laboratories

TriLab Combined approach – The TriLab ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],On-site Lab VirtualLab TeleLab

Pedagogical Background - Constructivism ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Kolb’s Experiential Learning Model ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Abstract Conceptualization Concrete Experience Reflective Observation Active Experimentation

Pedagogical Background, Constructivism Poor learning outcome of the laboratory session is mainly due to weak activation of the prehension dimension before coming to the lab, hence the lab session turns into algorithmic and procedural following of the lab manual instead of actively constructing meaningful knowledge out of it. Proposition Abstract Conceptualization Concrete Experience Reflective Observation Active Experimentation

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Verification Steps Proposition Verification Methodology X X Hands-on Lab Hands-on Lab Preparation Pre Post Experimental Group Equivalent groups Conceptual model of the experimental methodology. Different Outcome? Control Group Y Yt

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Case Study - The Process Control Lab Process Control Hands-on Rig Tank Actuator Output Flow meter Rotameter Pump Software Interface DAQ

Case Study - The Process Control Lab

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Case Study - The Process Control Lab

Case Study - The Process Control Lab http://www.ilough-lab.com

Software environment to support VARK model ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Pedagogical Experimentation Activating The Prehension Dimension with Pre-Lab Session Virtual Lab in a Pre-Lab Session

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Activating The Prehension Dimension with Pre-Lab Session

Activating The Prehension Dimension, Impact and Findings ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Activating The Prehension Dimension, Impact and Findings Preparation- Statistical Results

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Activating The Prehension Dimension, Impact and Findings Does Preparation Lead to Better Learning in The Lab?

Virtual Lab in a Pre-Lab Session - Impact and Findings Learning Outcome - Statistical Results ,[object Object],[object Object]

Virtual Lab in a Pre-Lab Session, Impact and Findings ,[object Object],[object Object],Students Survey: Would you like the idea of conducting post lab real experimentation through the Internet (i.e. from your home PC) after the lab for enhancing your report or testing further ideas? ”. The possible answers were on a marked scale from “1” (not at all) to “6” (very much). Motivation Towards Further Experimentation

The TriLab Concept Integration in Teaching and Learning Stimulation Towards The Hands-on Lab Usefulness of Understanding Classroom Theory Remote Labs Brings the Lab into The Classroom

Implementing Model of Kolb’s Cycle for Lab Education Ha n d s -o n L a b Remote Lab Post-Lab test Class Stimulation Pre Lab Session (Virtual Lab) Pre-Lab test AE, AC, RO CE, RO, AC Constructivist Laboratory Education Model. Higher order learning with AE, AC, RO CE – concrete experience RO – reflective observation AC – abstract conceptualisation AE – active experimentation

Application of Constructivist TriLab Throughout Multiple Years ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Conclusions

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