Skill Development of Polytechnic College Students Through Project-based Learning (PBL), with Special Reference to the ‘Formula Maruti Car Project’ of Department of Automobile Engineering, Government Polytechnic College, Attingal, Kerala

Abstract: Project-based Learning (PBL) is a teaching approach that motivates and inspires students to learn and helps them to become self-directed learners and constructors over time. This study examines whether newer skills could be developed and existing skills could be polished, among Polytechnic College students in a Project-based Learning atmosphere. Final Year Diploma Students of Department of Automobile Engineering, Government Polytechnic College, Attingal were assigned to create a racing car from scratch and the outcome is first of its kind created by a Polytechnic College in India! Other than key engineering skills like design and fabrication, all sort of life skills like problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, communication, time management, and responsibility showed an increase.

Keywords: PBL, Constructors, Skills, Creativity.