Distribution TUA-CDIO element in learning outcome (LO5-LO9) for engineering subjects

Abstract

The present study aims to explore the correlation of TUA (Teach, Use, Assess) and CDIO (Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate) implementation in the field of engineering education. Outcome Based Education (OBE) is adapted to identify and enhance the clarity of outcomes in a subject or course thought. To ensure that the target of OBE is well achieved, the CDIO is implemented and is analyzed through the introduction of a new concept, TUA. In this study, 32 subjects in the curriculum of Mechanical Engineering were selected for review and analysis in the distribution of TUA (Teach, Use, Assess) elements in the Learning Outcome Domains (LO) of LO5 to LO9. The outcome shows that in the aspect of teaching, the LO7 is used highly with a 35% percent score followed by LO5 and LO8 and LO9 having the lowest scores of 6% each. In the Use element, LO7 again takes the highest score of 27% and LO8 takes the lowest place with a score of 10%. As for the Assess element, the highest percentage of assessment is made based on LO5 with 31% and the lowest learning outcome assessed is LO8, 10%. A trend to be noted here is that LO8 is minimally adapted in all the TUA elements