Preparing Smart Students Through Performing Problem Based Learning Activities Within University-Industry Collaborative Knowledge Sharing Platform

During last few decades, different teaching and learning approaches have been proposed around the world aiming to enhance the student’s knowledge acquiring ability. The purpose of this paper is to explore a modified problem based and project based learning (PBL) approach, which helps to develop smart students through acquiring knowledge using various sources from University and Industry. In this research, a collaborative knowledge sharing platform has been developed within PBL activities through engaging the facilitators both from University and Industry. After practical application of proposed approach within textile engineering domain, the student’s knowledge acquiring ability has been assessed through conducting a survey. The Survey results revealed that the students have upgraded their knowledge level significantly through acquiring knowledge both from University environment with the help of faculty members and Industry environment with the help of technical experts. This article has pointed out the necessity of collaborative PBL activities within University and Industry for developing the knowledgeable and smart students in order for better performance in their future carrier.