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Designing an Operations Research Course Under Active Learning Strategies

Leonardo Rivera C., M.S.I.E.

Universidad Icesi, Cali, Colombia

Introduction

In Figure 1 a general structure of this paper can be observed. There are two important reference points: Icesi University as an institution and the context in which this document develops and our interpretation of and commitment to Active Learning concepts.

From there, we will get to outline activities and resources that we consider useful for an O.R. class in this or another university.

Icesi University as an instructional body is convinced that Active Learning is useful for its students’ formative process. This, because Active Learning works to educate people that are not mere collectors of memorized information but rather people capable of thinking, acting, thinking critically and move on to a path of professional continued self learning. That is why the premise of “do not give the fish” (which would be analogous to providing memorized content) but “teach how to fish” (which would equal the development of abilities to use information and keep on learning) is perfectly accepted in this institution.

• Began as a business school • Started evolving 1. Icesi University • More majors (engineering) • Commitment to active learning

• Institution-wide commitment 2. Active Learning • Vision and philosophy • Learning styles

• Course objectives 3. The Design Process • Material to be covered • Course strategies

• Class structure and dynamics 4. Active Learning in the • Class activities and tools O.R. Course • Comments on evaluation • Better comprehension 5. Results • Slower pace • Need to redesign

6. Conclusions

Figure 1: General structure of this document.

“Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering Education”

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Rivera, L. (2002, June), Designing An Operations Research Course Under Active Learning Strategies Paper presented at 2002 Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada. 10.18260/1-2--10835