Teaching – Learning

The teaching and learning activities are designed constructively to achieve the BME (Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering) ELOs. Each ELO in BME has been charged to a group of subjects. The teaching and learning used in BME are conventional learning, and student-centered learning methods, respectively. In conventional method, the learning activity is started with the course delivery by the lecturer; followed by question and answer, discussion, homework and evaluation in various forms (assignment, individual or group presentation, reporting, and quiz). In student centered learning (SCL), the student has bigger portion in studying independently. In SCL, it is possible for the student to receive assignments before the lecturer delivered the course topic or chapter in classroom. The students study and finish the assignment by using the instructions and references from the lecturer, then delivering assignment, presentation or report in the classroom. The SCL subjects also include the activities like reviewing paper, industrial visit, home industry field study, and/or community service activities. By definition, 1 credit means 50 minutes spent in classroom, 50 minutes studying independently, and 50 minutes for structured assigment, respectively. That means both conventional and student centered learning always cover student independent and structured activities.

Generally, the conventional learning method is used for general subjects, basic sciences and engineering sciences, approximately up to 5th semester; while the student-centered learning is used for mechanical engineering and elective subjects; and some early subjects that more suitable with the student-centered learning e.g., design of machine element, research method, entrepreneurship, and community services. The learning methods for each classroom activity is mentioned in the course’s Semester Learning Plan (SLP).

Teaching and learning activities in BME are carried out with approaches that support the activeness of students in achieving the ELO. Expected learning outcomes are intensively conveyed to students so that they understand that the outcomes of learning are what students are able to achieve, so that students are actively involved in understanding and interpreting the material being studied, not merely following the limited material given by the lecturer. Expected learning outcomes are intensively reminded to students through banners in classrooms, attaching the expected learning outcomes, course and sub-course learning outcomes in the Semester Learning Plan of each each course.

The teaching-learning activity in BME is conducted in blended learning that is combination of face-to-face and online meetings. The availability of the learning management system i.e., OASE sinificantly supports the blended learning. During covid-19 pandemic, all lecturing activities are conducted by online meetings.