Paper ID #33297Direct Assessment of Student Learning OutcomesDr. Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas at San AntonioDr. Guntulu S. Hatipkarasulu, Texas State University American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 DIRECT ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMESINTRODUCTIONAssessment of learning outcomes for academic programs is an essential part of quality controland quality assurance. In the last three decades, the learning outcome assessment subject hasbeen discussed on various platforms and became an essential part of the higher education system.A 2009 survey of higher education
Paper ID #32439Assessing the Effectiveness of Active-learning Approaches in AdvancingStudent Understanding of Construction Scheduling in a Virtual EnvironmentDr. Yewande S. Abraham, Rochester Institute of Technology Yewande Abraham Ph.D., LEED AP O+M, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engi- neering Technology Environmental Management and Safety at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Civil Engineering from Cardiff University, Wales, United Kingdom and completed her Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park. She
Texas A&M University in 2007 where she participated in a study abroad semester at the Universita della Svizzera italiana, Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio, Switzerland following 23 years of industry experience in architecture and construction. Dr. Spencer’s research interests include: Professional & International Education: architecture and con- struction; Experiential Education: study abroad, internships; Virtual Design, Construction, and Operations (VDCO); and Education in online and virtual environmentsDr. Guntulu S. Hatipkarasulu, Texas State UniversityDr. Krishna Prasad Kisi, Texas State University Krishna P. Kisi, holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from University of Nebraska-Lincoln, MS in Construction
retention in engineering and engineering technology education. Contact: talley@txstate.eduMs. Snigdha Rangineni, Texas State UniversityDr. Guntulu S. Hatipkarasulu, Texas State UniversityDr. Bobbi J. Spencer, Texas State University B.J. Spencer, Ph.D. Dr. Spencer is an Assistant of Professor of Practice and the Construction Science and Management (CSM) Program Coordinator in the Department of Engineering Technology at Texas State University where she focuses on the architectural courses, VDCO, and is the internship coordinator. In 2017, she obtained her Ph.D. in Education from Texas State University with the emphasis on professional education. A registered Architect in the State of Texas, she received a Master of
California. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Expectations for Future Health and Safety Professionals from Current Professionals in ConstructionAbstractThe Health & Safety (H&S) environment in the construction industry is dynamic, and mustevolve alongside all other construction operations taking place, whether that is theintroduction of new technology, new methods of communication, supervision, or reporting.Safety professionals currently serving in the construction industry have a front and centerview of this evolving world, and have advice, as well as expectations, for the newergenerations of construction industry professionals who
learning with projectmanagement modules [4]. This research investigates the use of VR as an educational accessorywith the use of a VR headset (the Oculus Rift S), added with conventional classroom guidancefrom an educator. It also introduces undergraduate Construction Management (CM) students at alarge four-year university in Midwestern USA to the world of simulated VR and simultaneouslyassesses both their attitude to this hybrid learning and their academic performance and knowledgeperception regarding MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) systems in the course material.The tentative findings focus on whether the students are positively impacted by this new hybridmethod of knowledge transfer, which has realms of possibilities in this new era
]. 5Although internships provide numerous benefits to the students, some students might gain less valuefrom their internships compare to others. Diambra et al.’s [33] study show that new information, newpeople, new environment, and new tasks may cause stress to the interns. Woo et al. [34] classified all theinterns’ tensions into three categories a) inexperienced interns versus experienced employees b)enjoyment of the current position but not finding the position appealing for a future permanent job c) toomuch guidance or observations during the internship. Karji et al. [11] study show that the most challengingparts of an internship for construction management students were a) communication with otheremployees b) language barrier for international
internships during recession isneeded.References:Adhikari, S., Mosier, R., and Yates, H. (2021). “Covid-19 effects on student internships in theconstruction industry: Experiences from Georgia and Oklahoma.” Submitted to 2021 ASEE AnnualConference & Exposition. In Review.Akala, A. (2020). “Students among workers getting stiffed as many internships canceled. Here's howthey can stay competitive.” CNBC.com. < https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/22/64percent-of-canceled-job-internships-offer-no-compensation.html>Barr, A., Turner, S.E. and Danziger, S. (2013). "Expanding Enrollments and Contracting State Budgets: TheEffect of the Great Recession on Higher Education." The ANNALS of the American Academy of Politicaland Social Science. V.650 I.1 pp. 168-93
mobile LiDAR systems: Longitudinal profiles and cross-sections," Isprs Journal of Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing, vol. 96, pp. 28–37, 2014.[5] C. Zhang, D. Arditi, and Z. Chen, "Using terrestrial laser scanners to calculate and map vertical bridge clearance," Isprs International Archives of the Photogrammetry Remote Sensing & Spatial Information Sciences, 2013.[6] L. J. Sánchez-Aparicio, M. G. Masciotta, J. G. Alvarez, L. F. Ramos, and P. Monteiro, "Web-GIS approach to preventive conservation of heritage buildings," Automation in Construction, vol. 118, p. 103304, 2020.[7] P. Meadati, J. Irizarry, and F.-s. Liou, "Teaching Using 3D Laser Scans," in 49th ASC Annual International
Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management, 2018, pp. 125–131.[2] N. Labonnote, A. Rønnquist, B. Manum, and P. Rüther, “Additive construction: State-of- the-art, challenges and opportunities,” Autom. Constr., vol. 72, pp. 347–366, 2016, doi: 10.1016/j.autcon.2016.08.026.[3] P. Pradhananga, M. ElZomor, and G. S. Kasabdji, “Identifying the Challenges to Adopting Robotics In the U.S. Construction Industry,” J. Constr. Eng. Manag., 2021.[4] P. Wang, P. Wu, J. Wang, H. L. Chi, and X. Wang, “A critical review of the use of virtual reality in construction engineering education and training,” Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, vol. 15, no. 6, 2018, doi: 10.3390/ijerph15061204.[5] A. Shepherd and B
as 90%. Overall, the research from the studentperspective would address perceptions of the BIM applications course, especially constructionmanagement students’ opinions related to BIM implementation, and help implement into thecurriculum from student feedback.References[1] S. Glick, D. Porter and C. Smith, "Student visualization: Using 3-D models in undergraduateconstruction management education," International Journal of Construction Education andResearch, vol. 8, (1), pp. 26-46, 2012.[2] P. Meadati et al, "Enhancing visual learning in construction education using BIM,"International Journal of Polytechnic Studies, vol. 1, (2), 2012.[3] J. Irizarry et al, "Exploring applications of building information modeling for enhancingvisualization and
assessed using a larger sample that is representative of the constructionstudents’ population body to establish the generalizability of the study’s findings.References[1] Schwartz, J. L. (2018). The Spanish flu, epidemics, and the turn to biomedical responses. American Journal of Public Health, 108(11), 1455-1458.[2] Hays, J. (1908). "The School and Its Part in the Prevention of Tuberculosis." The Lancet, 171(4419), 1327-330.[3] Kinney, L., Liu, M., and Thornton, M. (2012). Faculty and Student Perceptions of Online Learning in Engineering Education. Paper presented at 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, San Antonio, Texas. https://peer.asee.org/21387[4] Viswanathan, S., & Wyne, M. F. (2013
did not experience changes during their internships during the summerof 2020. Although from an economic perspective, PPE might appear to be non-consequential, forconstruction, the additional PPE is an additional cost. More importantly, the difficulty in findingwork that was identified is quite essential. This finding indicates that internships during times ofeconomic change, whether sudden or due to an ongoing recession, affect students. Additionalresearch is required to determine if all recessions affect internships, as they are often required aspart of graduation requirements.References[1] Barr, A., Turner, S.E. and Danziger, S.(2013). "Expanding Enrollments and Contracting State Budgets: The Effect of the Great Recession on Higher
Paper ID #32440Gender Differences in Construction Management Students’ Sense of Belong-ingDr. Luciana Debs, Purdue University Programs Luciana Debs, is an Assistant Professor of Construction Management in the School Construction Man- agement Technology at Purdue University. She received her PhD from Purdue University Main Campus, her MS from the Technical Research Institute of Sao Paulo (IPT-SP), and BArch from the University of S˜ao Paulo (USP), in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Prior to her current position she worked in design coordination in construction and real estate development companies in Brazil. Her research is mainly
Manual.” Washington, DC, 2018.[13] Y. Kang, C. Kim, H. Son, S. Lee, and C. Limsawasd, “Comparison of preproject planning for green and conventional buildings,” J. Constr. Eng. Manag., vol. 139, no. 11, pp. 1–9, 2013, doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000760.[14] G. W. Flintsch, K. L. S. Bernhardt, Z. Zhang, and S. Tighe, “Enhancing infrastructure management education through collaboration,” ASEE Annu. Conf. Proc., pp. 5151–5159, 2004, doi: 10.18260/1-2--13589.[15] M. Elzomor, C. Mann, K. Doten-Snitker, K. Parrish, and M. Chester, “Leveraging Vertically Integrated Courses and Problem-Based Learning to Improve Students’ Performance and Skills,” J. Prof. Issues Eng. Educ. Pract., vol. 144, no. 4, 2018
contract deliveryeducation.The findings of the study contribute to the existing body of knowledge on contract delivery ofconstruction projects by highlighting the significance of education for the evolution and adoptionof advanced methods in contract delivery of complex infrastructure projects. Although theintegration of ATC for contract delivery may address the shortcomings of different projectdelivery methods, it is not widely promoted, and many construction stakeholders are completelyunaware of such concepts. Therefore, the integration of such concepts in the constructionmanagement curriculum may extensively improve project delivery with the greatest potential forwide acceptance of this method in the future.References[1] A. Saeedi, S. Emami
rung may become a knowledge disaster waiting to happen. Thehierarchical progressive structure promotes integrated curricula that collectivelycontribute to student learning outcomes. Prerequisite knowledge provides students witha strong foundation on which to build on and connect to upper-level courses. Theresearch by Efimba and Smith [3] explored the problem of unreadiness and the need tostrengthen students’ prerequisite knowledge. The research posits that studentunreadiness may result from the following reasons.1. Taking a course out of sequence and, therefore, do not have the prerequisites.2. Performed poorly or just barely passed the prerequisite course(s).3. Performed well but have forgotten most of what they learned in the
used during the drafting and prototyping phase of this project included twodifferent 3D printers available in Bucknell University’s Maker-E space; the Pulse XE [8], andthe Fusion3 F410 [9]. Their specifications are shown in Table 1 below. The filament used for thismodel was Polylactic Acid (PLA), but it is possible to print with many other types such asAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), and Polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Table 1: 3D Printers Specifications Specification Pulse XE Fusion3 F410 Build Volume 250 x 220 x 215mm 355 x 355 x 315mm Print Speed 60mm/s 250mm/s Layer Height
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