Informatics Publishing Limited

Vinod Kumar Ahuja ¹, I. Suguna ¹, Swetha Tirumala ¹

Affiliations
1 Hyderabad Institute of Technology and Management affiliated to JNTUH, Hyderabad, Telangana, IN

Abstract

Boost in technological advancements drives demand for electrical and electronics engineering. However, employment is predicted to mitigate, which is a primary concern. The expectations that the companies have from their candidates and the traits that engineering graduates have do not match, which indeed forms a massive gap between industry expectation and student’s skill set level. PBL is one such platform which provides the means for the students to enrich their knowledge and skills. In-depth knowledge and real-time practical exposure are a few among the required skills. This paper emphasizes on effective implementation of PBL via the collaboration of SSDC (Student Skill Development Center) and industry to dilute the bridge between industries and engineering education. The outcomes of this approach include enhancement in self-directional learning, selfassessment, time-management and lifelong learning along with the increased ability to develop other skills. Statistical analysis showed significant improvement in projects been developed and enhanced engineering traits among students. This approach created interest among students to solve real-time projects than just doing engineering for results. Eventually, they are suitable to be chosen by the industries.

Keywords

Industry Institution Interaction (3-I), Problem Based learning (PBL), Self-Directional learning (SDL), SSDC (Student Skill Development Center), Lifelong Learning.

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