Implementing STEM Project-based Learning and Scaffolding Strategy for Electrical Engineering Students in a Feedback Control Laboratory Course

Abstract

The control system is the significant unit of study for the third-year Electrical Engineering. Mathematics, physical, digital signal, and programing are involved in the course. The challenging of teaching this course is the concept quite difficult to relate between the mathematical concept and the real applications. Therefore, in this research the control system laboratory course is provided the teaching approach using scaffolding and project-based learning (PjBL) to help guidance students step by step as a scaffold to enhance the students’ learning experience than using the traditional teaching model. The learning approach of this model is to providing supports students’ successful deep learning in feedback control system concepts and complete PjBL. Moreover, the students were encouraged with systemic thinking and engagement in class.