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| Engr. Irene Ubay-Anongphouth with her students (best reporters) |
Construction Materials and Testing (CIVMATL) focus
on the study of the physical properties of construction materials. For the majority of the course, lectures are
given where the manufacturing processes, properties, applications, quality
control, as well as testing of these materials are discussed. However, the
highlight of the course is when students present their assigned construction
materials. Presentations are separated into two parts: the individual reports
and the group video project. Such activities allow the students to hone their
research and presentation skills as well as utilize their creativity and
ingenuity to effectively provide adequate information while entertaining their
audience.
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| Students with costume and props make a lively report |
Individual reports are presented from 8 to 10
minutes. The main idea is to try to “sell” their assigned products to the
audience. In addition to the purpose and application of the construction
material, the student discusses the advantages (and even disadvantages),
maintenance and safety precautions, and the cost. They also have the option of
coordinating and collaborating with other reporters to improve their
presentation style.
Aside
from the typical presentation using a powerpoint slides, students may choose
other presentation tools or styles such as creating songs or product jingles,
game shows, talk shows, or impersonating famous personalities to enhance the
entertainment factor of their report. At the end of all reports, the audience would
vote for the best reporter who was able to effectively impart the needed
information.
The
culminating activity of the course is the video presentation of the group term
project. Each group represents an existing company that manufactures materials
used in construction. It is encouraged that the students would conduct personal
interviews and company visits to be able to obtain sufficient information for
their term project. The content of the 15 to 30 minute video is similar to the
individual report but also includes the company profile and product catalogue.
Faculty,
alumni, and senior students are invited to witness and evaluate the video
presentation. A best group were awarded based on the completeness of the
required information and creativeness.
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| One of the groups with the best video |
Article by Irene Ubay-Anongphouth
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