1. Facilitating Independent Learning Using Project-Based Method Ngee Ann Polytechnic Mok Thai Koon

2. Introduction  Building refurbishment is a core module for 3 rd year Real Estate Business students  Project: Audit Building compliance with accessibility code

3. Project Based Method  No lectures, tutorials  Experiential approach

4. Project Brief  Select and audit the building with consideration to one class of users to satisfy the Code on Accessibility in Building Environment  Prepare a report  Present it in class  Critique each other’s work

5. Project Outline Prior to building audit  Select teammates  Select a building  Getting approval from managing agent of selected building Learning Benefits Introduces learning choices Greater ownership of learning Develops & sharpens team-based work skills Sharpen communication skills Sharpens Professionalism In CDIO Term Conceive phase

6. Project Outline Prior to building audit  Select class of users  Conduct research  Design the audit methods and instruments Learning Benefits Introduces learning choices Greater ownership of learning Develops & sharpens team-based work skills Develops discipline specific knowledge In CDIO Term Design phase

7. Project Outline Actual day of building audit  Execute according to plan Learning Benefits Develops discipline specific knowledge and thinking Sharpens project handling skills Greater engagement through active and experiential learning environment In CDIO Term Implementation phase

8. Project Outline After building audit  Develop a proposal  Write a report on findings and recommendations  Present report to class  Reflection on the lessons learned Learning Benefits Develops discipline specific knowledge and thinking Sharpens communication skills In CDIO Term Implementation phase

9. Students’ Project

12. Conclusion  Experiential learning develops the students far beyond a surface knowledge of the code Communication skill Team working skills Project management skills E-competency skills Aesthetic, creative alternative to code compliance  Students satisfied in their learning outcome