Optimal Post-Planning Strategies in Outcome-Based Engineering Education

Abstract

An optimization model to enhance module planning is proposed in this paper. In Outcome-Based Education (OBE), it is found that there is a concrete relationship between the success level of Learning Outcomes (LO) and the assessment weight allocation of the module. The proposed optimization model procures optimal adjustments for all assessments with which the maximum LO achievement can be obtained, taking into account operational constraints of the assessment system. Results exhibited that the post-planning of assessment items can clearly enhance the average LO achievement. Further, each individual LO either unchanged or improved as compared with initial states. To verify the developed model, Power system Analysis 2 (PSA 2) module from Electrical Engineering program in Buein-Zahra Technical University (BZTE) is studied in detail. Based on the findings, the proposed model confirms one to align the module performance on right track of quality assurance requirements.