1. Active Learning in Naval Architecture I Marine Offshore Technology Diploma David Seow sdc3@np.edu.sg

2. Ngee Ann Polytechnic 1.School of Engineering (5 Divisions) 2.School of Business & Accountancy 3.School of Film & Media Studies 4.School of Health Sciences 5.School of Humanities 6.School of InfoComm Technology 7.School of Interdisciplinary Studies 8.School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology

3. Background of Learner Profile –year 1, no prior knowledge in Marine Technology –Learning style: experiential, social (not the abstract/conceptual type) –Motivation: It is complicated… Learning Challenges –No shipyard relevant experiences –Unable to visualize/imagine –Learning can become too theoretical, dry and difficult

4. Naval Architecture I Ship Geometry and Hydrostatics –Visualising Lines Plan –Stabililty Archimedes Principle Simpson’s rules [calculate area / volume] Ship Construction –Types of vessels –Parts of a ship –Construction Process

5. Active Learning Strategies Simulation Modeling Research, Reflect, Connect

6. SHIPSIM 2008 Exciting Introduction –Types of Vessels –Parts of a Ship http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGxVLrz31bQ

7. Ship Simulator Anchor-Handling Towing Ship Fore-castle Bridge of AHTS

9. Can you visualise this ?

10. Modeling Visualising Lines Plan thru Team Learning Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO)

11. Research, Reflect, Connect

13. Curriculum Design Generate Interest & Experience Implement & Operate Synthesis of knowledge Shipyard visit Built-in Soft Skills: teamwork, communications, e-competency End (15 th week) Start (1 st week) Simulator 5 th – 8 th week Modeling 9 th - 13 th week ResearchReflectConnect

14. Q & A David Seow