Neoclassical Active Learning Approach For Structural Analysis
Neoclassical Active Learning Approach For Structural Analysis
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用于结构分析的新古典主动学习方法
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2003
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J. Davalos
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J. Davalos
结构分析入门课程的大多数初学者似乎对基本概念没有很好的理解，而且总的来说，学生缺乏想象简单结构变形形状的能力。造成这种学习缺陷的一个可能原因可能是，经典的讲授模式本身可能不足以让学生掌握基本概念，学生可能需要更积极的课堂参与。本研究的目的是为学生提供一个互动的、协作的、以团队为导向的课堂环境，让他们通过物理实验和计算机建模来探索理论概念。实验室模块开发的主要指导原则是建构主义，它是通过使用主动学习技术创造一个体验式学习环境来实现的。实验室课程为学生提供了一个在学习的同时进行询问、探索、协作和娱乐的机会。已经开发了11个实验室模块，涵盖从静态平衡到梁、框架和桁架的位移和应变的测量等主题。该实验室为体验式学习提供了一个很好的论坛，从而将一种经验转化为知识。最终的结果是一种综合的教学方法，有效地将理论、计算机建模和实验融合到一个令人兴奋的学习环境中。使用主动学习方法已被证明是成功的，提高了学生掌握结构分析基本主题的能力。对于学生在基本概念上有困难，或者物理行为形象化能力对于理解和掌握课程材料至关重要的其他工程课程，应该考虑发展积极的学习环境。
Most beginning students in an introductory structural analysis course do not appear to have a sound understanding of fundamental concepts, and in general, students lack the ability to visualize the deformed shapes of simple structures. One possible reason for this learning deficiency may be that the classical lecture-mode of teaching by itself may not be sufficient for students to grasp basic concepts, and a more active classroom participation by students may be needed. The objective of this study is to provide an interactive and a collaborative, team-oriented classroom environment for students to explore theoretical concepts through physical experiments and computer modeling. The primary guiding principle in the development of the laboratory modules is constructivism, which was implemented by creating an experiential learning environment through the use of active learning techniques. The laboratory sessions provide an opportunity for students to enquire, explore, collaborate, and have fun while learning. Eleven laboratory modules have been developed, covering topics from static equilibrium to the measurement of displacements and strains for beams, frames and trusses. The laboratory provides an excellent forum for experiential learning, whereby an experience is transformed into knowledge. The final result is a comprehensive teaching approach that efficiently merges theory, computer modeling, and experiments into an exciting learning environment. The use of an active learning approach has proved to be successful in enhancing the ability of students to master the fundamental topics of structural analysis. The development of active learning environments should be considered for other engineering courses where students have difficulty with fundamental concepts or where the ability to visualize physical behaviors is essential in understanding and mastering the course material.