Walking Through Knowledge: Enhancing Process Simulation Learning with Gallery Walk

Abstract

In today’s Chemical Engineering education, fostering deep understanding while maintaining student engagement is a significant challenge, especially in technical courses like Process Simulation, which often rely heavily on software-based instruction. While tools such as Aspen HYSYS are essential, prolonged screen time can lead to passive learning and limited interaction. To address this, active learning strategies such as the Gallery Walk offer an innovative and student-centered alternative. Gallery Walk transforms the learning environment into an interactive space where students visually communicate their simulation outcomes, engage in peer critique, and collaboratively refine their understanding. This article introduces the use of Gallery Walk in a Process Simulation course at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), highlighting its effectiveness in enhancing technical learning, communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills.