Educational Theory-Integrated Construction Industry Training: State-of-the-Art Review

Jadallah, Hazem; Friedland, Carol J.; Nahmens, Isabelina; Pecquet, Charles; Berryman, Charles; Zhu, Yimin

doi:10.3389/fbuil.2021.635978

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“…Though the significant issues related to construction supervision practices were reported by several studies, only a few studies focused on the track of training development practices for improving the competencies of industry practitioners [12][13][23][24][25][26].…”

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“…Education and training play a prominent role in the creation and maintenance of a capable workforce in the construction industry [27]. Jadallah et al [26] state that the training is effective when learning is promoted through theories developed within the field of education science that focus on how learners obtain, process and retain information. [25] reveal that questionnaire surveys are used by most firms to assess the competencies of trainees.…”

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“…The guide model of Manoharan et al [13] shows the detailed steps that need to be followed for the [13] for the current study purposes. Notably, the construction supervisory training guide model of Manoharan et al [13] includes the components that address all the questions recommended by Jadallah et al [26] that need to be considered during the construction training development practices.…”

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Developing a New Construction Supervisory Training Programme Focusing on Productivity and Performance Improvement of Labour Operations

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Good supervision practices bring out the best labour outputs in construction. The lack of competencies of construction supervisors yields significant impacts on the labour performance in the construction sector of many countries. This study intends to develop a new construction supervisory training programme and relevant practices for addressing the industry's evolving challenges related to the performance and productivity of labour with a long-term focus. The study methodology encompassed the applications of relevant generalised training models and a series of meetings, discussions and workshops conducted among academic and industry experts. The problemfocused and action-oriented communication approaches were used throughout the training development practices with the consideration of emerging characteristics of the industry. The developed training programme contains outcome-based learning practices in construction supervision that address the industry's challenges related to the performance and productivity of labour. The study has further presented the ways for the resource arrangements and the formation of ground rules to lay the platform for the training delivery with a long-term focus. The proposed training programme provides a common template that includes generalised processes for developing new training programmes and filling the gaps in existing training programmes based on the industry needs through proactive education and training strategies. The study outcomes provide a bridge that combines institutional and industry practices towards strengthening the industry's long-term focus on reskilling and upskilling to the new normal situations. Though the scope of the study was limited to the Sri Lankan context, the findings can contribute to creating a significant impact on construction education and training development practices in other developing countries in similar scenarios.

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“…Recent research by the authors found that there is a dearth of construction industry training programs in archival literature (Jadallah et al, 2021a); and opportunities exist to implement training programs coupled with optimal assessment methodologies grounded in established educational assessment research (Jadallah et al, 2021b). This study builds upon these findings by creating a process specific to construction materials for developing a construction training framework, as well as the developed framework.…”

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Instructional Design Framework for Construction Materials Training

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The construction industry is suffering, in part, from a lack of training programs offered to the construction workforce. Unfortunately, most construction training and education research focuses on university student education. Integrating education science theory into construction workforce training has the potential to improve industry training but there is a dearth of studies that present details of this integration process. To address this gap, a training framework was developed to educate material stakeholders on material properties, selection, and installation. This framework is based on andragogical and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. An assessment method evaluates training agendas to improve upon instructional design before training implementation. This method assesses the proposed training framework by enumerating the occurrences of Bloom’s Taxonomy verbs to determine how closely the proposed training’s goals and objectives followed Bloom’s guidelines. This study culminates by establishing linkages from educational theory to proposed training modules. The module template is presented in a goals and objectives format so that organizations can best implement and test this training framework.

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“…The integration of practical learning experiences into construction management (CM) curriculum has garnered increased attention in recent years as educators aim to better prepare students for careers in the construction industry (Jadallah et al, 2021;Wetzel & Farrow, 2023). A growing body of research underscores the need to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills to equip graduates with the abilities to tackle real-world construction problems.…”

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Case Study On The Design of a Construction Management Course Implemented Through a University Co-Teaching Initiative With A Community College

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Eggemeyer

EPiC Series in Built Environment

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The construction industry in the US is projected to see tremendous growth in the coming decade. However, decreasing high school graduation rates may pose challenges in meeting the increasing demands for a qualified construction workforce. This underscores the need to strengthen the construction management (CM) education platforms across all higher education institutions to equip future graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills. This paper proposes a framework for a collaborative co-teaching model between a university and community colleges to enhance the articulation of the University’s four-year Construction Management and the Community Colleges’ two-year associate degree program. The co-teaching initiative aims to leverage the unique strengths and expertise of each institution to provide students with a comprehensive educational experience grounded in both theory and practice. The study employs a mixed methods approach, including quizzes, surveys, and direct observations, to evaluate the impact of the co-teaching model on student engagement, knowledge retention, and learning outcomes. The paper outlines the design, implementation procedures, and data analysis plans to assess the effectiveness of the collaborative approach. The framework provides a model for integrating industry trends, and diverse instructional perspectives to strengthen construction management education through university-community college collaborations. The study has implications for developing innovative pedagogies to prepare construction management graduates for the evolving real-world demands.

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Educational Theory-Integrated Construction Industry Training: State-of-the-Art Review

Cited by 4 publications

References 48 publications

Developing a New Construction Supervisory Training Programme Focusing on Productivity and Performance Improvement of Labour Operations

Developing a New Construction Supervisory Training Programme Focusing on Productivity and Performance Improvement of Labour Operations

Instructional Design Framework for Construction Materials Training

Case Study On The Design of a Construction Management Course Implemented Through a University Co-Teaching Initiative With A Community College

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