Rojas-Méndez, Danilo A.

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A modular design approach for improving the learning process of undergraduate students in the embedded system design laboratory
(2016-12) Rojas-Méndez, Danilo A.; Jiménez-Cedeño, Manuel; College of Engineering; Santiago-Román, Aidsa I.; León, Leyda; Schmidt, Wilford; Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Ortíz, Cecilio
Teaching embedded systems design concepts and enhancing student skills in this area is an important task for universities in order to provide an up to date education. Several methodologies have been developed and implemented to teach the fundamental concepts and at the same time enhance students’ practical skills. The purpose of this thesis was to develop a teaching methodology based on a modular design approach, aided by an Outcome-Based educational framework. To achieve this objective, the content, pedagogical methods, and assessment activities were aligned to ensure a proper student learning. The modular approach was applied on the pedagogical methods through the design of progressive laboratory experiments and educational modules. Using this methodology, effective laboratory experiments, that promoted better student learning in the area of embedded systems design, were developed. As a result, the overall laboratory student performance was improved and therefore the proposed methodology was validated.