Impact of Game-Based Learning on Understanding Lean Construction Principles

Lean philosophy introduces a new approach for maximizing value while minimizing waste, facilitating sustainable practices at the same time. Companies have become aware of these improvements and are demanding students well formed in Lean concepts. However, to meet this demand, universities must adapt...

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Published in:Sustainability 2019-10, Vol.11 (19), p.5294
Main Authors: Herrera, Rodrigo F., Sanz, M. Amalia, Montalbán-Domingo, Laura, García-Segura, Tatiana, Pellicer, Eugenio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case studies
Civil engineering
Construction industry
Curricula
Games
Impact analysis
Lean manufacturing
Philosophy
Planning
Principles
Questionnaires
Skills
Statistical tests
Students
Sustainability
Sustainable practices
Teaching methods
Workloads
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Summary:Lean philosophy introduces a new approach for maximizing value while minimizing waste, facilitating sustainable practices at the same time. Companies have become aware of these improvements and are demanding students well formed in Lean concepts. However, to meet this demand, universities must adapt their curricula to include courses that use alternative teaching methods to connect to real contexts. This paper seeks to analyze the benefits of lecture- and game-based learning for developing students’ understanding of Lean Construction Principles. A case study is carried out in the “Lean Construction” course of the Master of Planning and Management in Civil Engineering of the Universitat Politècnica de València. A combination of a traditional lecture and three simple games is applied. Descriptive statistics, the Mann–Whitney U-test, and the Wilcoxon test are performed to analyze the impact of each activity on the understanding of each Lean Construction Principle. Results highlight the importance of combining the lecture class with multiple games to effectively impart knowledge about Lean principles and their application in the construction industry. In addition, they emphasize the importance of selecting the game according to the Lean principle to be taught.
ISSN:2071-1050
2071-1050
DOI:10.3390/su11195294