Abstract: In order to further improve teaching effect of the course regarding electric control of mechanical equipments, and strengthen electrical design and PLC control capability about machinery equipments of students, a situational teaching method under guidance of engineering is presented. The method includes case-based classroom teaching, field-based course teaching and project-based comprehensive practice. Aiming at the course knowledge of each chapter, some engineering cases are combined into classroom teaching. Based on some actual engineering objects, the students can understand electrical systems well through on-site tasks such as use, dismantling, assembly, connection and commissioning. Based on some training devices, the practical ability of students can be improved using project tasks. The teaching results show that, for the students who have no any engineering background, the situational teaching helps them understand, grasp and apply knowledge well.
Keywords: Situational teaching, electrical control, programmable logic controller, project task
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