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Classification Criteria (Features/ Variables/ Important Factors)

Paper Keywords Design Methodology Findings Novice Circuit Circuit Lab based IT Math Presentations by
Models Simulations
Learners Theory Analysis Practical Tools Tools Students
Electrical
Engineering, Class experiment to compare the
Results show that traditional “blackboard
Engineering traditional teaching method based
system” is more effective in circuit theory
Education, Mesh on the individual student’s work
1 teaching than “teamwork system”.
current method, at the blackboard with alternative Yes Yes Yes - - Yes Yes - Yes
IEEE 2014 Workshop method liked and graded friendly
Node voltage one using teamwork techniques
by students’ .If Practiced regularly can be
method,, Student connected with the presentation
more effective.
workshops, of reached results.
Andragogy
2
Conceptual Materialization of knowledge
Internation Students’ performance on subsequent
understanding, integration processes in
al Journal transfer problems was significantly higher
Learning from class discussions that followed
of Science for the TS class, in particular for students
erroneous troubleshooting (TS) and
and with low prior knowledge. The TS tasks Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - Yes
solutions, problem-solving (PS) tasks and
Mathemati elicited more naïve ideas both in students’
Problem solving, Examined the impact of these
cs worksheets as well as in class discussions.
simple electric tasks on students’ conceptual
Education
circuits understanding.
2013
3
Journal of Microelectronics
Project assignment ,from typical Better appreciation for complex circuit
Informatio circuit,
theory to design modeling and understanding. High motivation with
n and Project based
hand on experiment in laboratory autonomy and efficiency at the end of the - Yes Yes Yes - - - Yes Yes
Education approach,
for complex circuit project
Technolog Teaching
understanding
y strategies
2016
Active learning , Curriculum construction
Analog circuits , approach based on Spiral Students are positively influenced not only
Field Learning Theme model is with better understanding of the
4
Programmable highlighted. The Predict-Observe content of the topics, but also they like to
Springer - Yes Yes Yes - - Yes - Yes
Analog Arrays Discuss-Synthesize work in team, they practice more to present
2018
,Interactive Teaching is presented as an their results and to formulate their
lectures Spiral interactive learning approach. observations
learning
The integration of VLEs and The 3-D environment successfully replaced
VWs with hardware peripherals, the traditional 2-D remote laboratory
harnessing the relative strengths interface and showed that where appropriate
5 3-D immersive environments could offer a
of each platform to create a game
IEEE - new and engaging interactive way to teach - Yes Yes - Yes - - Yes -
based approach to teaching
2013 engineering relate material.
electronic/electrical engineering
using a team based
collaborative/competitive format.
The framework of research
comprising of, models and A significant correlation between
modeling perspective (MMP), computational models and conceptual
6
and model-eliciting activities understanding. A remarkable differences in
IEEE - - Yes Yes - - Yes Yes Yes -
(MEAs) considers the home take students’ performance with computational
2018
assignment consisting of two representations of basic electric circuits is
parts, against which students were identified.
asked to draw diagrams,
 mathematical equations, and
computational model and carry
out analysis of the whole flow.
This teaching practice seeks to
enhance student learning by
MATLAB circuit delivering relevant course Assessment data indicates that integration
, materials using MATLAB’s of MATLAB into course instruction
7
Analysis graphical representation and promotes learning and enhances students’
Springer Yes Yes Yes - Yes - - Yes -
assessment problem solving capabilities. computer skills. In addition, students highly
2010
,engineering Also, students learn to plot appreciate the effectiveness of this teaching
education voltage/ current waveforms and practice.
other important graphs via simple
MATLAB programs
A hypothesized local instruction
theory and classroom pedagogy
classroom culture were created in cooperation with
conceptual three physics teachers,
The enactment of the local instruction
change design emphasizing (a) establishing
8 theory and the development of classroom
research direct classroom norms of inquiry, (b)
Springer norms of inquiry had led to the expected Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - Yes
current electric providing a theoretical starting
2015 learning processes and increased student
circuits inquiry- point, (c) using targeted
conceptual understanding.
based science experiments guided by
education conceptual questions, and (d)
theory-oriented, whole-class
discussions.
Remote lab infrastructure with its
main characteristics, from a
The breadboard and the use of switching
teacher's perspective, reusability
modules and of a generic remote interface
and simplicity of use, and from a
enable the full reusability of the platform
students' point of view, an exact
No special resources, skills, or an extended
replication of 9the real lab,
setup time is required to implement it in the
enabling them to complement or
platform. Any of the electrical or electronic
9 finish at home the work started at
circuits usually proposed during - - Yes - Yes - - Yes -
IEEE class. The remote laboratory is
undergraduate electronics courses may be
2010 integrated in the Learning
implemented in the platform and delivered
Management System in use at the
remotely.
school, and therefore, may be
combined with other web
experiments and e-learning
strategies, while safeguarding
security access issues.
Effect of using the water circuit
analogy on students’ conceptual
understanding is explored.
Inquiry-Based
Sample divided into three groups.
Learning ,
10 For experimental group I, electric Use of electric circuit mental models and
Concepts of
SCIENCE circuit mental-models animated water circuit analogy as teaching aids were
electric circuit Yes Yes - - - - - - -
DIRECT in their mind and applied. For more effective in electricity concepts than
,Analogy
2015 experimental group II, electric traditional teaching method
Misconceptions
circuit mental models and water
Mental models
circuit analogy were applied. For
control group, traditional
teaching method was used.
An advance laboratory is It takes the students through a step-by-step
- - Yes Yes Yes - - Yes -
11 developed to combines design, implementation, and digital control
 IEEE theoretical design, simulation procedure for a set of power electronic
2012 studies, digital control, circuits. A detailed description of the tools
fabrication, and verification of along with their use in the developed
power-electronic circuits based laboratory is presented.
on a set of hardware and software
tools.
By laying primary circuit
Analog
components on portable wooden
electronics
boards, emphasis is on the Use of IT tools increases student interest.
Laboratory
learning electronic Method and course structuring has permitted
12 experiments
measurements, analog electronic students to acquire advanced knowledge and
Springer Circuit simulation - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
circuit analysis and design. The skills to develop sophisticated and realistic
2009 Collaborative
use of circuit simulation software, electronic systems and computer
learning
spreadsheets and mathematical IT simulations.
Undergraduate
tools is main compass of the
education
method.
References

1 The use of various didactic approaches in teaching of circuit analysis [2014 International Conference on Signals and Electronic Systems (ICSES)]

2 Problem Solving vs. Troubleshooting tasks: the Case of Sixth-Grade Students Studying Simple Electric Circuits [International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education December 2014, Volume 12, Issue 6, pp 1341–1366]

3 A Project Based Approach to Teaching Microelectronics Circuit Analysis and Design [International Journal of Information and Education Technology, Vol. 6, No. 9, September 2016]

4 Improvement Aspects in Teaching Analog Electronics [Intelligent Information Technologies for Industry 2018]

5 Using Game-Based Learning in Virtual Worlds to Teach Electronic and Electrical Engineering [IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics (Volume: 9, Issue: 1, Feb. 2013)].

6 Exploring Undergraduate Students’ Computational Modeling Abilities and Conceptual Understanding of Electric Circuits [IEEE Transactions on Education 2018]

7 Enhancing the Instruction of Introductory Electric Circuit Courses using MATLAB [Technological Developments in Networking, Education and Automation pp 59-63]

8 Creating a Culture of Inquiry in the Classroom while Fostering an Understanding of Theoretical Concepts in Direct Current Electric Circuits: a Balanced Approach [International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education
2015]

9 An Integrated Reusable Remote Laboratory to Complement Electronics Teaching. [IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies (Volume: 3, Issue: 3, July-Sept. 2010)]

10 The Importance of Inquiry-Based Learning on Electric Circuit Models for Conceptual Understanding [Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 191 (2015) 2463 – 2468]

11 An Educational Laboratory for Digital Control and Rapid Prototyping of Power Electronic Circuits [IEEE Transactions on Education (Volume: 55, Issue: 2, May 2012)]