Abstract
Civil engineering is a specific discipline in education due to the complexity of requirements and the rapid technological
changes in practices. The importance of civil engineering education is to provide the well-being of society, socio-economic development
and improve the quality of life. On the other hand, programs in civil engineering can be complex and challenging since they require
knowledge from many different fields such as mathematics, mechanics, structural analysis and others. As a result, students show less
motivation during the class to participate and engage in the learning process. Using Schon’s reflection model on teaching experience
in civil engineering programs and architecture programs, it can be observed that sometimes there is a lack of student motivation to
participate actively in classes. This paper investigates different strategies as a solution to motivate students to engage in class instead
of being passive participants in the teaching process. To enhance teaching experience, a review of the current trends in teaching in the
civil engineering field is conducted. The results show two different strategies for motivating students to participate in the learning
process: problem-solving and gamification. The problem-solving approach is based on solving practical engineering problems with
teacher guidance, through which students obtain the necessary skills and knowledge. Gamification can be shown as using game design
elements to improve the learning experience.
changes in practices. The importance of civil engineering education is to provide the well-being of society, socio-economic development
and improve the quality of life. On the other hand, programs in civil engineering can be complex and challenging since they require
knowledge from many different fields such as mathematics, mechanics, structural analysis and others. As a result, students show less
motivation during the class to participate and engage in the learning process. Using Schon’s reflection model on teaching experience
in civil engineering programs and architecture programs, it can be observed that sometimes there is a lack of student motivation to
participate actively in classes. This paper investigates different strategies as a solution to motivate students to engage in class instead
of being passive participants in the teaching process. To enhance teaching experience, a review of the current trends in teaching in the
civil engineering field is conducted. The results show two different strategies for motivating students to participate in the learning
process: problem-solving and gamification. The problem-solving approach is based on solving practical engineering problems with
teacher guidance, through which students obtain the necessary skills and knowledge. Gamification can be shown as using game design
elements to improve the learning experience.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 14th International Scientific Conference: Science and Higher Education in Function of Sustainable Development – SED 2025 |
| Place of Publication | Užice, Serbia |
| Publication status | Published - 6 Jun 2025 |
