Development of work based learning (WBL) learning model in heat transfer courses

Abstract

This 4.0 industrial evolution era requires university institution to process and result its qualified graduation using 4C approach, namely; Critical thinking, Creativity, Communication, and Collaboration. Qualification of engineering graduation is dominantly determined by learning model applied in the class such as Work Based Learning. The Work Based Learning Model is a change of learning system from conventional system in the class into a system placing the education into work place, in this case is in laboratory. This system combines institutional learning pattern in classroom by real equipment in the laboratory so that it can result in integrated experiences between theories and real practices by students. Basically, WBL is a learning model approach using work place as a media to transfer learning knowledge. During student period of learning on heat transfer course, it only describes theoretical information description in uncritical learning process, less creative, passive communication and no inter-student collaboration. There are many various models studied by experts to identity any components having influences on making successful WBL. This article tries to identify and review the development of work based learning models that will be applied to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bung Hatta University.