Spatial Visualization in Construction Management Education: A Review and Validation of the Literature Using Professionals and Related Practitioners

D. Porter, Scott J. Glick
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ABSTRACT Little research exists concerning the differences of spatial abilities among Construction Professionals (CP) compared to other STEM and Non-STEM Professionals. The literature on spatial abilities in STEM vocations was reviewed and summarized to form research questions to test practitioners’ perceptions on spatial abilities. This study used a survey and the Purdue Spatial Visualization Test: Rotations (PSVT:R) to identify if specific activities, experiences, or education are perceived to improve mental rotation abilities among practicing construction/related fields professionals. Differences in spatial ability were measured and a statistically significant difference was found between CPs and Non-STEM Professionals (p =.016). Results suggest that the activity of drawing to enhancing spatial ability was attributed more frequently among high scoring individuals (52%) than low scoring individuals (15%). PSVT:R scores were also compared with the amount of time per day participants made use of their spatial abilities and no statistically significant difference was found. Findings from this study suggest that a high level of spatial abilities are present among Construction Professionals. Construction education curriculum benefits from the findings that suggest drawing is an important activity to increase one’s spatial ability and should remain in CM program curriculum.
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建筑管理教育中的空间可视化:利用专业人士和相关从业者的文献回顾和验证
关于建筑专业人员空间能力与其他STEM专业人员和非STEM专业人员的差异研究很少。对STEM职业空间能力的相关文献进行梳理和总结,形成研究问题,以测试从业者对空间能力的认知。本研究使用了一项调查和普渡空间可视化测试:旋转(PSVT:R)来确定特定的活动、经历或教育是否被认为可以提高实践建筑/相关领域专业人员的心理旋转能力。测量了空间能力的差异,发现CPs和非stem专业人员之间存在统计学显著差异(p = 0.016)。结果表明,高得分个体(52%)比低得分个体(15%)更频繁地将绘画活动归因于空间能力的增强。PSVT:R得分也与参与者每天使用他们的空间能力的时间进行了比较,没有发现统计学上的显著差异。本研究结果表明,建筑专业人员具有较高的空间能力。建筑教育课程受益于研究结果,表明绘画是提高一个人的空间能力的重要活动,应该留在CM课程中。
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期刊介绍: The International Journal of Construction Education and Research is a respected international refereed journal that publishes original works that address cutting edge issues related to construction around the globe. The Journal supports the mission of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC), a professional association comprised of about 100 universities and colleges. The ASC encourages the sharing of ideas and knowledge and promotes excellence in curricula, teaching, research and service relating to the construction industry.
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