Innovative teaching and learning of structural concepts

Author: Tianjian Ji and Adrian Bell

Date published

28 August 2014

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Innovative teaching and learning of structural concepts

The Structural Engineer

Author

Tianjian Ji and Adrian Bell

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 92, Issue 9, 2014, Page(s) 10-14

https://doi.org/10.56330/WSPP2393

Date published

28 August 2014

Author

Tianjian Ji and Adrian Bell

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 92, Issue 9, 2014, Page(s) 10-14

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/WSPP2393

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

This year's winners of the Institution's Award Scheme for Excellence in Structural Engineering Education, Tianjian Ji and Adrian Bell of The University of Manchester, describe some of the resources developed over a 14-year period, that are enhancing student engagement in (and teacher delivery of) structural concepts.

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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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