Author(s)

Zhiqiang Hu ¹, Zhongjin Guo ¹, Shan Jiang ¹, Xiaodong Zhao ¹, Xiaoqian Li ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of Mathematics and Statistics, Taishan University, Tai'an, Shandong, 271000, China

Corresponding Author

Zhiqiang Hu

ABSTRACT

This study aims to explore the impact of project-based teaching methods in the Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) courses on students' academic performance, practical skill development, and learning experiences. By comparing students in the experimental group who were taught using project-based teaching methods with those in the control group who received traditional teaching, we found that project-based teaching significantly improved students' academic performance, helped them develop practical AI skills, and provided a rich and positive learning experience. The research results offer valuable insights for AI education on how to enhance teaching methods to meet the growing demands of the AI field, providing practical recommendations for higher education institutions and educators.

KEYWORDS

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Project-Based Teaching, Academic Performance, Learning Experience, Educational Recommendations

CITE THIS PAPER

Zhiqiang Hu, Zhongjin Guo, Shan Jiang, Xiaodong Zhao, Xiaoqian Li, Research on Project-Based Teaching Methods in the Introduction to Artificial Intelligence. Curriculum and Teaching Methodology (2023) Vol. 6: 38-43. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/curtm.2023.062006.

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