Team-based questioning battles in construction and building engineering educational environments: a useful tool for engaging active learning in the classroom

This manuscript presents a comprehensive exploration of an innovative active learning approach implemented in a Master’s Degree in Construction Engineering program. The pedagogical intervention involved a series of competitive battles among student teams, wherein each team formulated and presented m...

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Authors: Pujadas Álvarez, Pablo|||0000-0001-5634-7431, Aidarov, Stanislav|||0000-0001-5576-7215
Format: article
Publication Date:2024
Country:España
Institution:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repository:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Language:English
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/414474
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/414474
https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/educsci14090969
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Educational games
Active learning
Motivation in education
Team-based questioning battles
Construction engineering programs
Aprenentatge actiu
Jocs educatius
Motivació en l'educació
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Ensenyament i aprenentatge
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Summary:This manuscript presents a comprehensive exploration of an innovative active learning approach implemented in a Master’s Degree in Construction Engineering program. The pedagogical intervention involved a series of competitive battles among student teams, wherein each team formulated and presented multiple-choice questions to their peers. The study aims to provide a detailed account of the implementation process, assess the effectiveness of this approach, and evaluate its impact on students’ learning and motivation. The assessment was conducted through triangulation of experiences, surveys, and interviews. The results provide key insights into how Team-Based Questioning Battles can foster highly competitive environments, enhancing the learning experience, understanding, and retention of concepts, all while motivating and engaging students.