@inproceedings{00de24a564e44a58a9a5b147215e3a1d,
title = "Effective Teaching Methods in Concrete Education",
abstract = "Teaching engineering students reinforced concrete and concrete materials topics is not a trivial task. Students learn in a variety of different ways and many professors rely on only a few methods of presenting the material and directing learning. The disconnect can create a struggle in the learning process for all parties involved. This paper introduces several different common teaching styles and methods that have been used in engineering education. The methods are compared and contrasted based on complexity, resources required, and preparation time. Various levels of change are discussed from small incremental adjustments to completely redesigning the course. A series of examples are described to demonstrate a few ways of implementing new teaching ideas into a classroom. Companion papers expand upon this introductory paper and provide in-depth and specific applications to topics common in concrete education. The goal of this special publication is to provide a venue to share teaching ideas and make concrete education more effective, efficient, and enjoyable for everyone.",
keywords = "active learning, civil engineering, concrete materials, Engineering education, learning styles, reinforced concrete, teaching examples, teaching methods",
author = "Swenty, {Matthew K.} and Dymond, {Benjamin Z.} and Carroll, {J. Chris}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2023 American Concrete Institute. All rights reserved.; Best Practices and Lessons Learned for Teaching Concrete Materials and Reinforced Concrete 2021 ; Conference date: 17-10-2021 Through 21-10-2021",
year = "2023",
doi = "10.14359/51740287",
language = "English (US)",
series = "American Concrete Institute, ACI Special Publication",
publisher = "American Concrete Institute",
pages = "1--17",
editor = "Benjamin Dymond and Carroll, {J. Chris}",
booktitle = "Best Practices and Lessons Learned for Teaching Concrete Materials and Reinforced Concrete 2021",
address = "United States",
}