Abstract
This paper addresses the provision of interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students enrolled on Built Environment, Design and Construction courses in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), drawing from a variety of case studies based in the UK. The paper cites published literature from across disciplinary boundaries, demonstrating a need for, and an interest in, interprofessional collaborative learning. Case studies of seven projects from four UK HEIs are reviewed and strategies compared. The studies demonstrate the value of such teaching; the context within which the teaching is provided; some examples of good practice; of disincentives and of barriers; and student feedback. Key shared characteristics begin to suggest a taxonomy of collaborative projects. The paper concludes with suggested actions and/or strategies that could be employed by Schools, HEIs and/or Institutions to further incentivise such teaching.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 180-202 |
Journal | International Journal of Construction Education and Research |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 13 Feb 2017 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- Collaborative learning
- interprofessional learning
- Multidisciplinary
- Built Environment
- Design
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Rachel Simmonds
- Edinburgh College of Art - Senior Lecturer
- Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
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