Teaching circuit analysis and learning energy conservation

Abstract

In the learning process of circuit analysis, early in the electrical engineering course, some concepts are understood like tools to solve specific problems or typical questions on text books. However, when students are questioned about the utility of certain concept, or in which situation determined theory is applied, they are not sure about their answers. This is the result of some failures in the connection between theory and practice. The challenge in the current processes of teaching and learning concerns the integration of theory with practice while encouraging students through motivational situations. This paper proposes the application of a method for the teaching of circuit analysis contextualized by the rational use of energy, aiming to expand the perception of electrical engineering student with regard to what is taught.

Keywords

• Análise de circuitos
• educação em engenharia elétrica
• conservação de energia
• uso racional da energia