Shift towards Student-Centered Learning in Engineering Physics Lab - A Case Study.

Abstract

Physics being the parent subject for many engineering branches, a strong foundation needs to be laid. We stress on a hands-on experience for our students in the Engineering Physics Laboratory in our college to get their basics right, so that, the underlying theory taught in the class room is better understood. Transformation from the traditional teacher centered approach of demonstration and explanation, to the student centered approach of learning and assimilation has successfully happened in our Engineering Physics Laboratory. Fresh entrants enrolled for the course volunteered to participate in a sample survey. The average effectiveness deduced from the survey favors the shift. The survey analysis and scope for further improvement are discussed in this paper.