高職「專題製作」職場導向教學－－以觀察學習為例

Work-Based Instructional Development for "Capstone project" in Vocational Schools: The Case of Observational Learning

This study aims to develop the eork-based instructional design for "capstone project" at automotive mechanics departments in vocational schools, as well as to eatablish systmatic instructional procedures. The content of this instructional design primarily guides students to observe and record the practical operational procedures of senior technicians in the workplace. Taking automotive mechanics departments as an example, studentscan observe and record the repair and maintenance process of masters, including: how to ask automobile owners about vehicle conditions and malfunctions, hoe to determine thr source of malfunctions, how to discuss the component types to be used (original manufacturer, subsidiary manufacturer, remanufactured components, refurbished components, etc.) , how to quote prices for the owners, actual disassembly and assembly (component replacement) procedures, testing after repairs, and vehicular delivery procedures. Students learn the complete repair process, rather than merely observing repairs or the components replacement procedure. The four research conclusions include: this instructional study can help to integrate professional know-how across different subject ares, can establish the overall repair know-how for students at automotive mechanics departments in vocational schools, enable students to quickly gain a sense of accomplishment, and allow teachers to gain practical information from the workplace. Finally, this study provides revelant suggestions to vocational schools and educational administrative insititutions, respectively.