A review of the theory and literature on learning and assessment over the last thirty years
indicates that group-based problem-solving assessment is suitable for construction-related …

It is commonly agreed that assessment is the single most powerful driver on learning in
postgraduate education. Effective assessment methods are held to be very important in …

Problem based learning (PBL) requires that the educational experience be student-centred
and situated in a real-world context. Further, the motivation to learn is largely driven by the …

The approach to assessment practices in Higher Education (HE) has been undergoing wide-
ranging changes for a number of years and is particularly evident in certain disciplines …

Group-based assessments have long been adopted as a means to develop interpersonal
and leadership skills of project management students and reduce marking workload. The …

Quality of learning students experience is heavily dependent on the effectiveness of course
design. Assessments are a key component in course design and students determine their …

Capable graduates are able to demonstrate excellence as individuals and as team players.
This quasi-experimental study develops a framework for peer assessment. Data from 94 …

The goal of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
pedagogy that was implemented in two different concrete construction courses. Both …

The skill sets required for the successful completion of projects have changed dramatically
in recent years. Employers now expect project practitioners to possess a balanced mixture of …

This paper discusses the congruence between problem-based learning (PBL) and
competencybased assessment and describes how competency based assessment has …