Effective Means, Methods, And Performance Evaluation for Conducting Practical Sessions for Improved Learning Outcomes

Abstract

The effective way of conducting practical sessions in a stipulated time period and engaging students in knowledge impartment is an art for every teacher. Undergoing through chemical engineering curriculum, the graduate should acquire skills like ability of manipulation of materials, energy and information thereby creating benefits for humankind. To fulfill the needs of skill development for engineering graduates and implementation of innovations in technology are mainly based on effective conduction of engineering curriculum. It is very important to understand the engineering principles through practical sessions. This paper emphasizes on role of practical sessions, planning, effective modes and methods for engaging practical sessions, its time schedules, performance evaluation and regular assessment. The procedure given here will ensure fulfillment of course outcomes set for practical sessions. It also includes detail case study carried out on heat transfer, one of the common subject in engineering curriculum. Course outcomes of practical course are defined and evaluated based on feedback received. The objectives of this paper are to bring betterment in skill based education and guide new teachers in engineering education.