Abstract
Capstone experiences provide critical opportunities for undergraduate students to integrate and apply the skills and knowledge they have previously developed in their degree or program. Commonly, this involves students engaging in learning experiences that involve real-world issues and which in turn enhance the student experience and employability skills. The research on capstone experiences in the construction management education literature indicates a need to develop customized delivery models that addresses the specific requirements of construction industry and education providers. This paper aims to showcase an innovative model of distributed delivery for multiple capstones (cornerstones) in a construction management program. The case study described in this paper realized an improvement in capstone design and practice-based learning by incrementally enhancing a student's knowledge of construction project management skills. The model of multiple capstones discussed here is applicable to diverse disciplines, including construction engineering and management programs.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Implementing Innovative Ideas in Structural Engineering and Project Management |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the Eighth International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, Sydney, Australia, November 23-28, 2015 |
Editors | Swapan Saha, Y. X. Zhang, Siamak Yazdani, Amarjit Singh |
Place of Publication | Fargo ND USA |
Publisher | ISEC Press |
Pages | 971-976 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780996043717 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference 2015: Implementing Innovative Ideas in Structural Engineering and Project Management - Sydney, Australia Duration: 23 Nov 2015 → 28 Nov 2015 Conference number: 8th |
Conference
Conference | International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference 2015 |
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Abbreviated title | ISEC 2015 |
Country | Australia |
City | Sydney |
Period | 23/11/15 → 28/11/15 |
Keywords
- Construction engineering and management
- Distributed capstones
- Global learning by design
- Pedagogy
- Project-based learning
- Student-centered learning