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Integrating a Small Private Online Course (SPOC) Component in an Undergraduate Engineering Management Subject as a Blended Learning Approach: A case in Hong Kong

Teaching management subjects is always a challenging task. It does not only require students to understand the concepts and relevant theories, but also to acquire practical experiences. Engineering students who take management related subjects are suffering from ineffective learning. It can be due to the traditional teaching methods, particularly for UG students, which generally lack experiential learning. The blended learning teaching approach is believed to have a significantly positive influence on learning performance, and blended learning enhances learning process of students. In this paper, a case of integrating small private online learning component in a management subject for engineering students is presented. This study aims to review the effectiveness of implementing a small private online course (SPOC) as an integral part in a blended learning subject. Evaluation was conducted to verify the effectiveness with references to perceptions of students and their learning motivation. Insights from course designer's perspective, as well the limitations, are also discussed.