Identification, relevance, and limitations of threshold concepts in electrical and electronic engineering
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Accepted version
Author(s)
Akhtar, Zohaib
Type
Conference Paper
Abstract
This paper discusses the identification, relevance, and limitations of threshold concepts in electrical and electronic engineering (EEE). Initially, a brief introduction to threshold concepts is provided for readers unfamiliar with the topic. After that, key threshold concepts in EEE are identified, and conclusions are drawn about their usefulness in teaching. Finally, the limitations of threshold concepts are discussed. The paper focuses on the first two years of the EEE degree, as the first two years are the core years where all students study compulsory modules. In the last two years, the threshold concepts can depend upon the chosen area of specialisation. It is concluded that despite all the limitations, identifying the threshold concepts can be a valuable exercise for the teachers who design the modules.
Date Issued
2023-06-14
Date Acceptance
2022-09-15
Citation
2022 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE), 2023
ISSN
2470-6698
Publisher
IEEE
Journal / Book Title
2022 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE)
Copyright Statement
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Source
IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE) 2022
Publication Status
Published online
Start Date
2022-12-04
Finish Date
2022-12-07
Coverage Spatial
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Date Publish Online
2023-06-14