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663-672 S.N. Kalnins, S. Valtere, J. Gusca, K. Valters, K. Kass and D. Blumberga
Cooperative problem-based learning approach in environmental engineering studies
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Cooperative problem-based learning approach in environmental engineering studies

S.N. Kalnins, S. Valtere, J. Gusca, K. Valters, K. Kass and D. Blumberga*

Institute of Energy Systems and Environment of the Riga Technical University, Kronvalda bulvaris 1, LV-1010, Riga, Latvia;
*Correspondence: dagnija.blumberga@rtu.lv

Abstract:

Market  requirements  and  competition  in  the  job  market  set  the  necessity  for  an engineering  specialist  capable  of  not  only  analysing  the  theory  of  a  situation  but  also  able  to transfer theoretical knowledge into practise. In order to lessen the degree to which students are isolated  from  those  real-life  situations  with  which  they  will  be  working  with  daily  upon graduating,  it  is  important  to  integrate  a  problem-based  learning  approach  based  on  the  study course.  The  paper  describes  a  Cooperative  Problem-Based  Learning  Approach  used  in Environmental Engineering Studies and provides progress analysis about 8 years of experience in organizing the course.

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