梶原 伸治; 窪堀 俊文
工学教育 58 6 34 - 39 日本工学教育協会 2010年12月
This paper describes a creative education course for second year students at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kinki University. During the "paper car race" competitions, students learn the entire product development process, from conceptual design to drafting to manufacturing and evaluation. Competitions include the slope climbing race, the speed race and the design contest. Students use only paper and bamboo for the axis, but are provided with the motor and battery box. The research explored the improvement in student motivation to learn mechanical engineering and mechanical design. In addition, statistical analyses were conducted to examine the correlation coefficient for the comprehensive evaluation. Student motivation did improve through the competition in which they created imaginative and original work. Many students felt that they had learned the importance of conceptual design, drafting and project management.