Forming and Integrating Skill Set in Courses and Program

In the process of building and developing training programs based on CDIO model, the managers are not only concerned about the building of the knowledge chain but also about the integration of skill set into the program. The skill set is one of the key factors determining the success of a training program, especially CDIO-based ones. The integration of skills in the courses helps students understand the knowledge easily, efficiently, and effectively. However, it is not trivial to integrate the skill sets so that the benefits are maximized. In this paper, we describe a training model which has been deploying in our faculty. First, we systemize the skills in CDIO specification and select the ones that are necessary and should be priory implemented. Then, we consider and distribute such skills into each course as well as recommend the expected mastering level. The distribution must be equally and suitable in order not to overproduce pressure and difficulty for lecturers and students. Finally, for verifying the effectiveness of our model, we collect and analyze the evidence of the process of teaching and learning, following the chain of courses in the program. The evaluation shows that the integration of skill set is essential.

Proceedings of the 13th International CDIO Conference in Calgary, Canada, June 18-22 2017