A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Enhancing the Practice in an Interactive Learning Environment through Case Histories
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 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 protocols are: the emphases on engineering design and the practice, teamwork and leadership development, organizational management, and 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.
Enhancing the Practice in an Interactive Learning Environment through Case Histories
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 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 protocols are: the emphases on engineering design and the practice, teamwork and leadership development, organizational management, and 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.
Enhancing the Practice in an Interactive Learning Environment through Case Histories
Akili, Waddah (author)
International Foundation Congress and Equipment Expo 2009 ; 2009 ; Orlando, Florida, United States
2009-03-10
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
Enhancing the Practice in an Interactive Learning Environment through Case Histories
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