Enhancing Construction Management Education Through Collaborative Learning

Abstract

Collaborative learning has emerged as a vital pedagogical approach in construction management education, reflecting the industry’s emphasis on teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration. This paper examines the application of collaborative learning strategies within construction management programs, focusing on their effectiveness in enhancing student engagement, skill development, and industry readiness. Through a review of the analysis of a specific case study, the paper highlights the benefits and challenges of implementing collaborative learning in this context. The case study includes Collaborative Learning Through Design-Build Projects in a Capstone Course. These examples demonstrate how collaborative learning deepens students’ understanding of construction processes and prepares them for the complex, collaborative environments they will encounter in their professional careers. The paper concludes with recommendations for integrating collaborative learning into construction management curricula and suggestions for future research in this area.