Inductive learning in process control
Moor, Steven Scott; Piergiovanni, Polly R.
Different forms of inductive learning were used to help keep student interest high and to help
some aspects of process control become intuitive to the students. Both simulation software and
laboratory kits where the students could conduct an experiment in the classroom were used for
the exercises. The exercise either lasted for the full two hours of the class, or was a short
introduction at the beginning of class. The students’ response to the methods showed that they
preferred a quick inductive exercise, followed immediately by discussion and lecture to explain
what they had seen. However, we also saw value in exercises that lasted the entire class period,
and are continuing to work on incorporating both types of processes in the course.
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