Providing project management knowledge and skills through scaffolding and project-based learning strategy

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. © 2021, Emerald Publishing Limited.

Keywords

Author Keywords

Project-Based Learning learning model Scaffolding Project management Engineering students

Index Keywords

Learning systems Education computing Students Project based learning Project management Learning models Project-based Engineering student Scaffolds Project engineering Project management knowledge Project management skills Project-based learning methods Project-based Learning Strategy Scaffolding

Author Affiliations

Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar

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No funding information

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Providing project management knowledge and skills through scaffolding and project-based learning strategy

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