2022
DOI: 10.1002/jee.20482
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The effectiveness of physical and virtual manipulatives on learning and motivation in structural engineering

Abstract: Background: Recent advances in technology and computer simulation have expanded the use of virtual manipulatives in engineering education. However, especially in disciplines in which tactile concepts (e.g., force) are included, it has been claimed that learning could be compromised by substituting physical materials with computer simulations.Purpose: This study examines the comparative effect of physical and virtual materials on students' conceptual understanding and motivation to learn structural concepts wit… Show more

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“…It is important to note that all values were treated as interval data. The instrument's reliability has been established in previous studies conducted by our research group in the field of education, with Cronbach's alpha ranging from 0.898 to 0.960 [3,[52][53][54]57,58]. Given the consistent reliability of the instrument, there was no need to reevaluate it for the present study.…”
Section: Instrumentmentioning
confidence: 92%
“…It is important to note that all values were treated as interval data. The instrument's reliability has been established in previous studies conducted by our research group in the field of education, with Cronbach's alpha ranging from 0.898 to 0.960 [3,[52][53][54]57,58]. Given the consistent reliability of the instrument, there was no need to reevaluate it for the present study.…”
Section: Instrumentmentioning
confidence: 92%
“…Experiential learning, identified as a promising pedagogical approach at the academic level, explicitly addresses the conceptual learning aspects of architectural courses. Through active involvement with actual structural engineering data, students acquire metacognitive skills directly applicable to the challenges architects encounter in real-life conditions [9]. These methods align with the principles of a studentcentered approach, which emphasize the importance of active participation, autonomy, and critical thinking.…”
Section: Teaching Structural Engineering In Architecture Using Experi...mentioning
confidence: 98%
“…Tangibles provide visualization and help students understand abstract concepts and principles through representation, manipulation, and active engagement. Prior studies examined the benefits of using physical manipulatives to improve motivation and enhance conceptual understanding [22]- [24]. Conceptually, the benefits of incorporating manipulatives in learning can be explained by embodied cognition and sociocultural perspectives of learning, where cognition is viewed in interactions with body and the environment [25]- [27].…”
Section: Design Thinking and Tangible Objectsmentioning
confidence: 99%