TEACHING LEAN CONSTRUCTION FOR UNIVERSITYSTUDENT(S)
2015
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Authors: Wenda Nofera, Tariq S. Abdelhamid, Ali Lahout
Citation:
Nofera, W., Abdelhamid, T., & Lahouti, A. (2015). Teaching Lean Construction for University Student(s). Lean Construction Journal. In Lean Construction Journal pp. 34–44.
Abstract:
Question: What approach can be used to teach Lean Construction for university student(s)? What are the results of the current approach evaluation and what improvement can be made?
Purpose: This paper describes the Lean Construction teaching approach at the School of Planning, Design and Construction (SPDC) at Michigan State University (MSU).
Research Method: The course evaluation was conducted by: (1) analyzing students’ perception compiled from the Student Instructional Rating System (SIRS), which is independently administered and managed by Michigan State University; and (2) an anonymous survey managed by the first author of the paper. To compile students’ comments on what is going well and what needs to be changed, the authors used the Plus/Delta format.
Findings: Most respondents found the course interesting, enjoyable, and intellectually challenging at the same time. Some highlights on the course evaluation results and the implications of the course in professional career are also presented.
Limitations: This paper only describes approach used in one university. Comparison to other university approach and evaluation will provide more feedbacks.
Implications: The paper provides detail descriptions of an approach to teach Lean Construction for university students. It also provide feedback to the approach and what improvement should be made.
Value for authors: This paper will benefit the diffusion of LC by sharing ideas and encourage other instructors to contribute their insights from years of teaching the subject matter.