A novel educational approach to enhance the conventional teaching methodology of power electronics using MATLAB/Simulink. (28th December 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Altawil, I.A.; Yamin, H.Y.; Al-Ajlouni, Ahmad F.; Eyadeh, Ali
• Is Part Of: International journal of innovation and learning. Volume 7:Number 2(2010)
• Page Start: 187
• Page End: 201
• Publication Date: 2009-12-28
• Subjects: computer simulation -- innovation -- power electronics -- electronics education -- learning aids -- MATLAB&amp -- #47 -- Simulink -- software packages -- coursework delivery -- final-year students -- undergraduate courses -- higher education; Knowledge management -- Periodicals; Learning -- Periodicals; Diffusion of innovations -- Periodicals; 006.33
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1471-8197

Abstract

This paper discusses the concept, principles and potential benefits of computer simulations when used in power electronics education. As an alternative method of coursework delivery, a working prototype of a software package is designed. The paper presents an interactive method for teaching a final-year power electronics undergraduate course. Simulink is used here to implement the circuits as if the students are working in the laboratory. The effect of the instructional software on the achievement of students is compared to the conventional teaching method. The results demonstrate the superiority of the proposed teaching method over the conventional teaching method.