Compendium of Civil Engineering Education Strategies: Case Studies and Examples

This book provides strategies and information on civil engineering education, including critical thinking, design thinking, leadership, and communication skills, as well as professional ethics, global perspectives, assessment, recruitment, retention, and more. It is designed to enhance student learning and development and can be used separately or in combination with other chapters.

Format: Hardback
Length: 226 pages
Publication date: 20 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book offers a wealth of proven strategies and invaluable information on civil engineering education, equipping readers with the essential skills required for a successful career in this field. It delves into critical thinking, design thinking, leadership, and communication skills, among other crucial competencies, emphasizing their pivotal role in civil engineering practice. Moreover, the book addresses a range of relevant topics, including professional ethics, global perspectives, assessment, recruitment, retention, and more.

Designed with versatility in mind, each chapter can be utilized independently or in combination with other chapters to promote student learning and skill development. The book features overviews of successful academic approaches for each topic, accompanied by implementation examples throughout, ensuring a practical and engaging learning experience.

Furthermore, it sheds light on the complexities of moral and professional ethics in engineering, emphasizing the importance of adopting a global perspective and the successful strategies employed in educating resilient, globally minded engineers. This compendium serves as a valuable resource for engineering faculty, practitioners, and graduate students embarking on a career in academia. It provides instructional and reference material for developing and assessing career skills, as well as for intellectually curious students seeking a deeper understanding of the need for professional development and lifelong learning.

By embracing the insights and methodologies presented in this book, readers can embark on a transformative journey toward becoming skilled civil engineers and contributing to the advancement of society.

Weight: 610g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032235387