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Ghosh, Somik; Bigelow, Ben; Johnston, Jonathan – Journal of Civil Engineering Education, 2023
Ranking systems are readily available and offer a simplistic way to differentiate among universities. However, end-users are not informed about the criteria and methods used to develop the ranking systems. Whereas ranking systems are used by prospective students, their lack of reliability and transparency outweigh their benefits. There are a few…
Descriptors: Models, Construction (Process), Civil Engineering, Administrator Attitudes
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Zheng, Junwei; Wu, Guangdong; Li, Hongyang – Journal of Civil Engineering Education, 2020
Creativity is an important characteristic for civil engineering professionals and students when facing innovation challenges associated with construction engineering projects. Previous studies have not examined the temporary group context when conducting research on creativity. Drawing on the social cognitive theory and the actor-partner…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Civil Engineering, Creativity, Construction (Process)
Garry, Anna; Cowan, John – 1986
A project was established to design and implement appropriate workshops for self-help groups of British mid-career engineers who wanted to attain chartered status. During the preparatory period, interviews identified the experiential learning difficulties and needs of prospective participants. Pilot workshops also identified the experiential…
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, Construction (Process), Engineers, Foreign Countries