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Identification of optimal features of the knowledge base in project-based learning engineering education - Qualitative analysis of applications in engineering practicum

Project-based learning (PjBL) is an important segment of today’s technology and engineering education. It is essential for the development of students' adaptation and anticipatory competencies, i.e. the acquisition of procedural knowledge, the development of tacit knowledge and metacognitive skills. Accordingly, the relevant knowledge base could be of an invaluable help to students in performing problem-solving tasks, which are one of the key elements of project-based learning. For this very reason, the aim of the research was to identify the basic elements and characteristics that the knowledge base in project-based teaching should exhibit, and that are important from the point of view of their cognitive effect. The paper therefore gives an overview of the qualitative analysis of the achievements in project-based engineering practicum, which is offered to students enrolled on the undergraduate study of Polytechnics, University of Rijeka. The observation analysis indicates the main features of the knowledge base that are important from the cognitive impacts in the project-based engineering education. In summary, main features and characteristics are as follows: simplified visualization, fundamental and / or simulated abstraction, segmented problem situations and tasks, user friendliness, the possibility of basic interactivity and collaboration, and clear students’ expectations. Despite the role that knowledge base and knowledge management system can occupy in a project based engineering education, their importance and use should not obstruct the main PjBL activities.

engineering education, engineering practicum, knowledge base, knowledge management, project-based learning.

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