Analogical Pedagogy for Control Systems: A Case Study on Controllability and Observability

Authors

  • Ravindra Munje Electrical Engineering Department, K.K.Wagh I.E.E.R, Maharashtra
  • Pankaj Beldar K.K.Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Nashik 422003
  • Ajinkya Joshi K.K.Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Nashik 422003
  • Priya Rakibe K.K.Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Nashik 422003

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.16920/jeet/2026/v39is2/26028

Keywords:

Analogy-based Pedagogy, Statistical Analysis, Controllability, Observability

Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of analogy-based pedagogy in enhancing the understanding of the abstract concepts of controllability and observability in a Control Systems course. Two analogies—one based on a car driving scenario and another on the teaching–learning process—were introduced sequentially to a cohort of 120 undergraduate electrical engineering students. Performance was assessed using a structured pre-test and two post-tests following each analogy session. Statistical analysis, including paired t-tests, F-tests for variance, and ANOVA, revealed significant improvements in student scores after each analogy intervention, with stable score variability, indicating genuine comprehension gains. Qualitative feedback further supported the positive impact of the analogies on student engagement and conceptual clarity. These results demonstrate that carefully crafted analogies serve as effective instructional tools to bridge the gap between abstract theory and intuitive understanding in engineering education.

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Published

2026-02-18

How to Cite

Munje, R., Beldar, P., Joshi, A., & Rakibe, P. (2026). Analogical Pedagogy for Control Systems: A Case Study on Controllability and Observability. Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, 39(Special Issue 2), 232–238. https://doi.org/10.16920/jeet/2026/v39is2/26028

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Volume 39, Special Issue 2, January 2026

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