How to manage the support role to ensure successful learning using industrial simulation

McLean, SN

Abstract

The paper analyses the success of an industrial simulation delivered to final year BSc Building Surveying students. Research is undertaken using an action research approach. The analysis does not focus upon the assessment wording and the methodology employed, but upon the support provided to the learners. The need for this support and the nature of the support is initially established using current literature, whilst its effectiveness is monitored using learner feedback and achievement data. The need for prior risk assessment of potential areas of student disadvantage is proposed, leading to establishment of a robust, flexible and evolving regime of support being imposed throughout the activity. The rationale for a support regime is derived from risk assessment of the proposed activity and its success is tested through feedback obtained from participant learners. It was concluded that evidence gained from feedback and achievement data suggested that, when adequately supported, industrial simulation is an appropriate tool for delivering both academic learning and vocational skills training, as required by all four stakeholders to building surveying education.

Citation

McLean, S. (2013, April). How to manage the support role to ensure successful learning using industrial simulation. Presented at International Post Graduate Research Conference, University of Salford

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: International Post Graduate Research Conference
• Conference Location: University of Salford
• Start Date: Apr 8, 2013
• End Date: Apr 10, 2013
• Acceptance Date: Mar 1, 2013
• Deposit Date: Jun 16, 2015
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 16, 2015
• Additional Information: Event Type : Conference