Equipment Condition’s Effect on Student Perceived Workload and Efficiency of Problem Based Projects in an Aeronautical Engineering Technology Program

Sergey Dubikovsky, Peng Hao Wang and Katherine Minarik
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Sergey Dubikovsky: School of Aviation and Transportation Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Peng Hao Wang: School of Aviation and Transportation Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Katherine Minarik: School of Aviation and Transportation Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

Research Journal of Education, 2021, vol. 7, issue 1, 23-28

Abstract: Aeronautical Engineering Technology (AET) of Purdue University’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology offers its students a comprehensive and holistic approach to engineering in an applied fashion. Students’ learning outcome includes an application of technical knowledge and hands-on skills in areas of aerospace design, operations, and manufacturing. The curriculum of the program includes a course in which students must learn advanced maintenance concepts and practices including the overhaul of reciprocating engines. This study examined the relationship between engine operational vs. non-operational statuses, time spent to finish a task, and student perceived workloads regarding the maintenance procedures. The tests followed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements for the practical test questions from the Airframe and Powerplant Certificate (A&P) Exam. Students were also required to fill out a task perceived load index developed and used by NASA.

Keywords: Project-based learning; Student perception; Student experience; Perceived workload. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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