Importance of Active Learning in an Undergraduate Course in Construction Scheduling

Abraham, Yewande S.

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“…The BS program curriculum design emphasizes the practical theory, knowledge, and skills necessary to analyze and solve complex challenges posed by the increasing building and infrastructure needs. The BS curriculum is currently in the process of being enhanced to incorporate the latest technologies and sustainable concepts, integrating experiential and active learning techniques (Abraham, 2020;Abraham et al, 2022;Bao, 2020;. As part of this study, sustainability concepts were integrated into two existing courses-two sections of introduction to civil engineering and one section of structural steel design taught by three different instructors within the Civil Engineering Technology program during the Fall of 2022.…”

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Implementing the Engineering for One Planet Framework in a Civil Engineering Technology Program

Abraham,

Bao

2023 ASEE Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

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To address the challenges facing the built environment and promote sustainability, it is essential for the future engineering workforce to be well-equipped to design, construct, operate, and manage infrastructure projects and systems. Civil engineers play a vital role in this process by contributing their expertise to develop sustainable building solutions that enhance the built environment. The primary goal of the Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Framework is to provide engineers with the necessary skills and knowledge to safeguard the planet and its ecosystems, ensuring their sustainability for the benefit of all living beings. This project focused on introducing students in the Civil Engineering Technology five-year Bachelor of Science Program at Rochester Institute of Technology to sustainability concepts using the EOP framework. Curricular changes were implemented for two courses in the Civil Engineering Technology Program, a first-year introduction to civil engineering course reaching 72 students and a fourth-year structural steel design course reaching 30 students. The course materials introduced students to sustainability concepts for building and infrastructure projects. The students engaged in educational activities that offered them opportunities to enhance their comprehension of the course content and internalize sustainability principles at a deeper level. At the end of the semester, more than 80% of the students reported an improvement in their understanding of sustainability-related concepts and over 90% of the students said they had a better understanding of how civil engineers can contribute to a sustainable world according to the survey results. Using the two courses as pilot studies, this project aims to integrate sustainability concepts into other technical courses to equip students with a strong foundation and the necessary skills to become agents of change in promoting sustainability within the civil engineering and construction industry.

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Implementing the Engineering for One Planet Framework in a Civil Engineering Technology Program

Abraham,

Bao

2023 ASEE Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

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“…They mentioned that the active learning exercise helped them remember material better for the quiz, showing that active learning is more effective than traditional lectures [6]. Another study also showed that students reported increased confidence in carrying out tasks related to the intended course learning outcomes when more active learning components were introduced to a construction course [7].…”

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Assessing the Effectiveness of Active-learning Approaches in Advancing Student Understanding of Construction Scheduling in a Virtual Environment

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Spaan

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access Proceedings

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“…The fishbone diagram can be utilized to help students relate cause and effect to develop the cause of an unsolved problem (Priyadi and Suyanto 2019). Construction students frequently favor an active learning approach over traditional lectures (Abraham 2020) or an online learning environment (Kirkmann and Mosier 2022). An active learning approach aligns with the use of internships in Construction Management majors (Siddiqi andOzcan 2004 andMoore andPlugge 2008).…”

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Jump into STEM: A Case Study in Student Research

Mosier,

Yoon

EPiC Series in Built Environment

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Jump into STEM is a Department of Energy Challenge for undergraduate and graduate college students. The challenge focuses on innovate technologies for energy resources for the future. Similar to the Solar Decathlon, there are opportunities for construction students to participate in a national level competition while providing opportunities for a variety of research pathways. The Challenge encourages a diverse team, allowing students to find research funding through existing programs at the university through non-traditional sources like the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program. Applicable coursework and pedagogy are discussed. Students applied a variety of construction skills during the project. Examples of research frameworks and an overview of how the project was completed are provided. The case study is a success story in interdisciplinary research across multiple education levels where the construction program does not have a graduate student program.

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Importance of Active Learning in an Undergraduate Course in Construction Scheduling

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Implementing the Engineering for One Planet Framework in a Civil Engineering Technology Program

Implementing the Engineering for One Planet Framework in a Civil Engineering Technology Program

Assessing the Effectiveness of Active-learning Approaches in Advancing Student Understanding of Construction Scheduling in a Virtual Environment

Jump into STEM: A Case Study in Student Research

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