案例教学法在渥太华大学工程类大班教学中的应用与启示

Application and Enlightenment of Case Teaching Method in Engineering Large Class Teaching of Ottawa University

渥太华大学的工程设计课程采用了案例教学法来授课,以便在大班教学过程中激励学生的主动学习。这种交互式的教学模式不仅给学生提供了清晰的课程内容架构,而且还借助小组讨论的活动形式给学生提供了相互交流和深入学习的机会。因此,案例教学法非常有利于提升大班教学的学习成绩,锻炼学生的判断性思维,相关案例的讨论还能培养学生的学习能力和沟通技巧。同时,案例教学方式还有助于授课老师及时获得相关教学方面的信息反馈。

To improve the active learning behaviors of the students in the large class of Engineering in the University of Ottawa,case teaching method is applied as the teaching approach for the course of engineering design.This kind of interactive lecture model not only provides a clear structure to students,but also gives the opportunities for the students to engage with others as well as the learning material during the small-group activities.Therefore,case method can enhance the learning outcomes and the critical thinking skills for the students in the large class,and the case discussion activities can facilitate the learner empowerment and communication skills.At the same time,case teaching method can provide the rapid feedback for the instructor.