Hi We are getting ready to try TBL in a Mechanical Design class of 120 students. Does anyone have some examples of RAT's and Application Assignments that they have used.....for engineering, math or the sciences? or can recommend someone who has used TBL in these disciplines. We are struggling a bit with how to integrate the typically calculation centric nature of the subject...with the make a choice or make a list type exercises. We......might??..... focus on the applicability of certain calculations to steps in the design process, the estimate that are necessary and assumption that are implicit with some equations and the role of personal choice and it effect on solving a design problem......identify failure points in designs?? I would be very grateful for any suggestion, direction or resources. Thanks Jim ** PS: I have enjoyed the high quality of the discussions on this list --------------------------------- Course Details Mechanical Design MECH 223 An integrated one course second year program 120 Students Most likely in fixed seat teired lecture theatre Module 7 weeks long, with 4 meeting times a week...2 hrs, 2 hrs, 3 hrs, 2 hrs Planning a RAT at the start of each week...beginning week 2 ------------------------------------------ _________________________________________________ Jim Sibley Manager Centre for Instructional Support Faculty of Applied Science University of British Columbia 2208-6250 Applied Science Lane Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4 Phone 604.822.9241 Fax 604.822.7006 Email [log in to unmask] Web www.learning.apsc.ubc.ca <http://www.learning.apsc.ubc.ca/> ________________________________________________ (c) Copyright 2004, Jim Sibley, All rights reserved The information contained in this e-mail message and any attachments (collectively "message") is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient (or recipients) named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this message in error and that any review, use, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. ___________________________________________________