Experiential Learning From Internships In Construction Engineering

Tener, Robert K.; Winstead, Michael T.; Smaglik, Edward J.

doi:10.18260/1-2--9258

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“…Tener said that quality internships enable students to "learn how to learn" in ways that are highly applicable in their future work environments, and that are not otherwise attainable in classroom learning [16]. Silva and Teixeira said that internship experiences influence the development of career adaptability, especially in the dimensions of curiosity and confidence.…”

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Internship Experiences

Maulana¹,

Ramadhan²,

Mahaliandini³

2021

Proceedings of the 6th UPI International Conference on TVET 2020 (TVET 2020)

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This study aims to determine the effect of internship program on the ability to read shop drawing. This research is a quantitative study with a correlational research design. The study population were 78 students of the Bachelor Program of Vocational Education in Building Construction, Universitas Negeri Jakarta which carried out the Professional Placement course in 2019-2020. Meanwhile, the sample in this study were 61 students taken from the population using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected from tests using question instruments and documentation of student learning outcomes. The results show that professional placement had a positive and significant effect on the ability to read shop drawing as indicated by the correlation coefficient value = 0.293, the significance coefficient value = 0.022, and the coefficient of determination = 0.086 which means that 8.6% of internship program affected the shop drawing reading skills.

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confidence: 99%

Internship Experiences

Maulana¹,

Ramadhan²,

Mahaliandini³

2021

Proceedings of the 6th UPI International Conference on TVET 2020 (TVET 2020)

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“…Similarly, it can be used as a recruitment device for industry organizations to select potential entry-level professionals (Knemeyer and Murphy, 2001). It also has benefit to the universities (Tener et al, 2001) by providing links to build a relationship between industry and academia and the opportunity for industry organizations to contribute to the improvement of the education quality.…”

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Construction education in Ethiopia

Mengistu

Mahesh

2019

HESWBL

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate knowledge and skills level of final-year students of undergraduate construction programs in Ethiopia and assess the effectiveness of internship and its coordination under these programs. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-methods approach is used in this study. Data were collected through two separate questionnaires, completed by students and company supervisors (professionals having experience in supervising internship students). Interviews were held with university instructors to supplement findings of the questionnaire. Findings The findings show the students have performance shortfalls in most of the required knowledge areas. A significant correlation was found between students’ self-evaluation and supervisors’ evaluation rankings. It was also found that both students and industry perceive the internship to have benefited them. However, the coordination of internship program was found unsatisfactory. These findings indicate there is a room for improvement in the curricula and coordination of internship program. Originality/value As performance of the construction industry (CI) is associated with the competence of professionals, it is important to assess the knowledge and skills level of students, and internship coordination for the effective development of CI. Hence, the findings of this paper will help academic institutes to review their curricula and improve their internship coordination mechanism. It has implication for industry organizations in indicating knowledge and skills gap of entry-level professionals which could be filled through training. It may also invite other researchers in the country to focus on construction education for betterment of the CI.

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“…In construction education, field-based experiential learning allows students to experiment and acquire knowledge they can apply for solving real construction problems. Experiential learning has thus been suggested as a valid learning method, which adequately prepares engineering students for industry problem solving (Tener et al 2001).…”

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Enhancement of Learning Objectives in Construction Engineering Education: A Step toward Simulation Assessment

Castronovo

Nikolić

Zappe

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Construction Research Congress 2014

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The growing use of digital technology in design and construction has brought a change in teaching dynamics. For example, serious games have shown great potential in enhancing the learning of dynamic construction concepts traditionally acquired through practical experience. One such example is the Virtual Construction Simulator 3 (VCS3) game, developed and implemented to engage students in an active learning environment by simulating the planning and managing of a construction project. Initial assessment of the VCS game has demonstrated benefits for both students' motivation and basic understanding of construction concepts. However, further assessment is required in order to demonstrate the benefits on higher order cognitive skills. This paper introduces the first step, the formulation of learning objectives for higher order cognitive skills in construction simulation gaming. Learning objectives from third and fourth year construction engineering courses, together with the previous VCS learning objectives, are analyzed and categorized. The learning objectives guiding the next phase of the VCS4 simulation game development are then presented from a lower-to a higher level thinking skills. This initial step opens the next phase in the development and assessment of the VCS4.

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Experiential Learning From Internships In Construction Engineering

Cited by 17 publications

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Enhancement of Learning Objectives in Construction Engineering Education: A Step toward Simulation Assessment

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