Variations in Conceptions of Learning in Construction Technology: Implications for Learning.

Pillay, Hittendra; Boulton-Lewis, Gillian

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Publication Date: 2000

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Variations in Conceptions of Learning in Construction Technology: Implications for Learning.

Pillay, Hittendra; Boulton-Lewis, Gillian

Journal of Education and Work, v13 n2 p163-81 Jun 2000

Students in construction technology (n=65) described their general and subject-specific conceptions of learning. Among general conceptions were lifelong and self-directed leaning; subject-specific conceptions included self/career development and obtaining grades to get a degree. Differences between the two were influenced by context and motivation. (SK)

Descriptors: Construction Industry, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Learning Motivation, Learning Processes, Lifelong Learning, Self Actualization, Technology

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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