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EFFECTIVENESS OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN A REINFORCED CONCRETE COURSE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Journal of Technology and Science Education
Journal · Vol. 14 · Issue 2 · pp. 324-348
Abstract

The application of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in a Reinforced Concrete course through the development of a real-life civil engineering project from its conception, as a coursework, is a challenged experience for students. As long as the coursework evolves, students develop real ways to think as an engineer and they work in an environment similar to that of daily engineering practice. The effect of the PBL implementation on learning and acquisition of knowledge and skills in a Reinforced Concrete subject from the [University] in [Country] has been analyzed through some evidences such as the partial and final grades, the results of a survey and the perceptions drawn from students’ interviews. As observed, thanks to the application of the PBL strategy, learning and motivation of students has increased, in addition to the final summative assessment, without a significant increase on the workload. This methodology improves not only the acquisition of knowledge and engineering skills, but also transversal skills such as entrepreneurship, leadership, communication, time management, teamwork and other social abilities directly related to those required by the current market for their future professional life. © (2024), (OmniaScience). All Rights Reserved.

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professional skills PBL Real engineering projects Reinforced concrete structures

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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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