Introducing Project Based Learning for Teaching and Learning Electrical Drives: A case of UPV

This contribution describes the change in learning methodology introduced in the subject Dynamic Analysis and Control of Electrical Drives within the Industrial Engineering (Electricity branch) Master Degree at Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Industrial, Universitat Politècnica de Valencia. The main purpose of the methodology change was to improve the student outcomes attainment by applying Project Based Learning. This methodology change was meant to improve also the student’s ability to solve problems and their responsibility on their own learning through a project aimed at the development of an electric drive. Evidence has been collected in three main aspects to attest the achievements: first, the student outcomes attainment level is improved (along with other positive aspects), second, the student perception of their attainment is very positive, and, third, the instructor opinion on the methodology change is extremely positive.