Application of active learning techniques on Electrical Machines course in classroom environment: pedagogical strategy and results

Abstract

In this paper the pedagogical experience in the implementation of the learner-centred approach on the course unit Electrical Machines of the final year of an engineering degree is presented. The learning techniques, the learning and teaching activities developed and the evaluation method used are depicted, as well as some of the results of the surveys carried out on students for which a summary analysis is conducted and some of its consequences are presented. Moreover, the academic performance from the last four academic years is considered within the pedagogical methodologies applied.