The Role of Model Making as a Constructivist Learning Tool to Enhance Deep Learning in a Building Technology Module

This paper explores how the use of model making assignments in a Building Technology module encourages deeper learning of a particular topic compared to traditional lecture style teaching using 2D drawings or 3D models. It also investigates how student engagement can be improved as a result of creat...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Niall Holmes, Una Beagon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Technological University Dublin 2014-01-01
Series:Irish Journal of Academic Practice
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Online Access:https://arrow.tudublin.ie/ijap/vol3/iss1/11/