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What are perceptions of lecturers towards using cooperative learning in civil engineering?
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Date Issued
2007-10
Date Available
2011-03-21T12:33:33Z
Abstract
The objective of the current paper is to examine how group learning and cooperative learning are used in civil engineering courses. The paper defines group learning and cooperative learning in the first section. It is hypothesized that group learning is used in civil engineering courses to build teamwork skills and communication skills among civil engineers but that its effectiveness is not maximized owing to a lack of awareness of how it can be structured. The paper suggests that using cooperative learning is more effective. The paper describes a study of the attitudes and perceptions of lecturers in civil engineering departments in several universities. The paper finds that many lecturers use group learning in order to teach civil engineers 'soft skills' but are uncomfortable with the assessment of such work. There is a lack of awareness regarding how group work can be structured and regarding research into the use of cooperative learning.
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Type of Material
Journal Article
Publisher
Taylor and Francis
Journal
European Journal of Engineering Education
Volume
32
Issue
5
Start Page
517
End Page
527
Copyright (Published Version)
2007 SEFI
Subject – LCSH
Group work in education
Civil engineering--Study and teaching (Higher)
College teachers--Attitudes
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Language
English
Status of Item
Peer reviewed
ISSN
1469-5898 (electronic)
0304-3797 (paper)
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