J. Technology and Education, Vol.20, No.1, pp.31-38 (2013)

教育論文

シミュレーション教育の実践と教育成果

 

吉村 忠与志*¹、佐々 和洋¹、青山 義弘²

福井工業高等専門学校　¹物質工学科，²電子情報工学科（〒916-8507　鯖江市下司町）

*tadayosi@fukui-nct.ac.jp

 

Simulation Education Course and Its Outcomes

Tadayosi YOSHIMURA, Kazuhiro SASA, Yoshihiro AOYAMA

Fukui National College of Technology (Geshi-cho, Sabae, Fukui 916-8507, Japan)

 

(Received February 9, 2013; Accepted March 15, 2013)

 

Abstract

The Fukui National College of Technology focuses its efforts on information processing education. The Department of Chemistry and Biology Engineering specializes in teaching problem solving approaches based on a generalized Excel/VBA spreadsheet program which does not require the use of highly advanced programming skills. The textbook Introduction to Excel/VBA Programming, which deals with the subjects of "Information Processing Exercise" and "Information Chemistry", has been prepared to support the teaching of problem solving approaches using an Excel platform.

This report presents the findings derived from a questionnaire survey that was administered to students of a simulation education course (in which the above-mentioned textbook was used) to evaluate the course outcomes. This course is currently being offered by the Department of Chemistry and Biology Engineering on a trial basis to determine if the course should be included in our curriculum. Considering the high levels of satisfaction among students who have attended the course, this course can be an excellent addition to our existing curriculum.

Key words: Simulation education course, Excel/VBA programming, Excel platform, Course outcomes