Providing project management knowledge and skills through scaffolding and project-based learning strategy
Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology
ISSN: 1726-0531
Article publication date: 7 October 2021
Issue publication date: 4 July 2023
Abstract
Purpose
Project management skills are important for today’s engineers, as they get involved in various project-based employment roles. The purpose of this paper is to discuss a learning model to provide project management knowledge through scaffolding and project-based learning (PjBL) methods in the project engineering course.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper discusses a generic learning model that includes how scaffolding and project-based methods are integrated to provide project management skills to the students. The paper uses the survey method to collect and analyze data on the applicability of the model.
Findings
Statistical analysis of the collected data shows that the respondents positively perceive the value of the learning model to gain project management knowledge and skills. The response shows that the model is useful not only to the current students but also the graduates who use project management skills in their employment.
Practical implications
The learning model can be used by the instructors to provide project management skills to undergraduate and graduate students from all education disciplines.
Originality/value
This paper focuses on the development of a unique learning model, and artifacts used by the students and the instructors for interactive learning and gaining skills on project management.
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Acknowledgements
I would like to take this opportunity to thank for the support by all my students throughout the years when I was teaching this course. I would also like to thank them for remembering the class sessions and using the knowledge in their career, when required. Special thanks to those who participated in the survey promptly. Also, thanks to all anonymous reviewers who recommended the acceptance of the first version of manuscript without any changes.
Citation
Pokharel, S. (2023), "Providing project management knowledge and skills through scaffolding and project-based learning strategy", Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. 21 No. 4, pp. 1153-1172. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-07-2021-0343
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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