Engineering problem-based learning spaces at Victoria University

The electrical engineering problem/project based learning (PBL) precinct at Victoria University (VU), Melbourne, Australia, is designed to support the transition from traditional lecture-based teaching to problem-based learning. In designing the learning spaces in the precinct, it was considered critical to support student team meetings, research, design, construction, testing, report writing and reflection, all of which are important aspects of the VU PBL model. The learning spaces that exist in the PBL precinct have been specifically designed for engineering students who work in teams on PBL projects. The cost to complete the precinct was AUD$7M.