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Teaching Geotechnical Engineering through Case Histories: Effective Learning and Linking Theory to Practice
This paper describes the steps taken in planning, developing, and executing a case study/ case history course in geotechnical/ foundation engineering at an international university. The paper sheds light on: how a "workable" format for the course was arrived at, the organization of the course, and the results of evaluating the effectiveness of this approach versus traditional lecturing. Problems and challenges that could arise when offering the course for the first time are also addressed. Embedded in this experience and its related protocols are: the emphases on engineering design and the practice, teamwork and leadership development, organizational management, and oral and written communication skills. The paper concludes by confirming that discussions, through an open forum, are judged to be superior to traditional lectures in improving critical thinking, cultivating desirable personal attributes, and acquiring problem-solving skills.
Teaching Geotechnical Engineering through Case Histories: Effective Learning and Linking Theory to Practice
This paper describes the steps taken in planning, developing, and executing a case study/ case history course in geotechnical/ foundation engineering at an international university. The paper sheds light on: how a "workable" format for the course was arrived at, the organization of the course, and the results of evaluating the effectiveness of this approach versus traditional lecturing. Problems and challenges that could arise when offering the course for the first time are also addressed. Embedded in this experience and its related protocols are: the emphases on engineering design and the practice, teamwork and leadership development, organizational management, and oral and written communication skills. The paper concludes by confirming that discussions, through an open forum, are judged to be superior to traditional lectures in improving critical thinking, cultivating desirable personal attributes, and acquiring problem-solving skills.
Teaching Geotechnical Engineering through Case Histories: Effective Learning and Linking Theory to Practice
Akili, Waddah (author)
Geo-Denver 2007 ; 2007 ; Denver, Colorado, United States
2007-10-14
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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