Comparative study on teaching methods for environmental courses

  1. F. Lakatos 4
  2. I. Bandara 5
  3. V. Abrudan 3
  4. J. Kaner 1
  5. M.P. Arraiza 2
  6. F. Ioras 1
  7. K. Henn
  8. J.C. Santamarta 5
  1. 1 Buckinghamshire New University
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    Buckinghamshire New University

    High Wycombe, Reino Unido

    ROR https://ror.org/02q3bak66

    Geographic location of the organization Buckinghamshire New University
  2. 2 Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
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    Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

    Madrid, España

    ROR https://ror.org/03n6nwv02

    Geographic location of the organization Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
  3. 3 Transylvania University of Brașov
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    Transylvania University of Brașov

    Braşov, Rumanía

    ROR https://ror.org/01cg9ws23

    Geographic location of the organization Transylvania University of Brașov
  4. 4 University of West Hungary
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    University of West Hungary

    Sopron, Hungría

    ROR https://ror.org/05nj7my03

    Geographic location of the organization University of West Hungary
  5. 5 Universidad de La Laguna
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    Universidad de La Laguna

    San Cristobal de La Laguna, España

    ROR https://ror.org/01r9z8p25

    Geographic location of the organization Universidad de La Laguna
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Proceedings:
International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation: ICERI2014 Proceedings (7th.2014. Sevilla)

Publisher: IATED

ISSN: 2340-1095

ISBN: 978-84-617-2484-0

Year of publication: 2014

Pages: 5979-5984

Type: Conference paper

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Abstract

Environmental studies require both incremental and novel technical solutions. Both incremental and novel solutions have to fit in with societal, environmental and economic contexts. Moreover, they have to be robust to meet future uncertainties. E-learning has the capability to deliver these novel design solutions. We have developed a teaching method with this purpose in mind.The success of any course delivery is the practical translation of the competences mentioned by the UNESCO learning for the twenty-first century (Delors, Unesco 1998): knowledge, design methods, internalization of values and communication with all relevant stakeholders.The authors of the present article investigated the effectiveness of two forms of workshops:(i) in class delivered course with integrated workshop where stakeholders are all present and(ii) e-learning delivered course with workshops targeted to specific stakeholders.Student feedback scores showed no significant preference for either of the forms. With these and other evaluation results, the authors conclude that effective, challenging courses require a 360˚ and regular feedback which is pivotal for increased student satisfaction.