Abstract
In the last years we have seen how the traditional teacher-centered model of education is being replaced by a learner-centered model where both the student and the instructor share prominence. This shift has required the implementation of new teaching methodologies but, very often, has not been accompanied by changes in the physical space where the learning process takes place. In this paper, the authors introduce an experimental classroom designed to teach several structural engineering courses at Princeton University. The classroom is named "The Structural Playground" because it was conceived as a nice and playful environment inspired by the playgrounds and classrooms of nurseries schools and kindergartens. The paper describes the "Structural Playground" and summarizes the main lessons learned with it.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | IABSE Conference, Geneva 2015 |
| Subtitle of host publication | Structural Engineering: Providing Solutions to Global Challenges - Report |
| Publisher | International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE) |
| Pages | 336-339 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783857481406 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2015 |
| Event | IABSE Conference, Geneva 2015: Structural Engineering: Providing Solutions to Global Challenges - Geneva, Switzerland Duration: Sep 23 2015 → Sep 25 2015 |
Other
| Other | IABSE Conference, Geneva 2015: Structural Engineering: Providing Solutions to Global Challenges |
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| Country/Territory | Switzerland |
| City | Geneva |
| Period | 9/23/15 → 9/25/15 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Building and Construction