E-Bricks and E-Tiles: The Helping Apps to Development and Evaluate of Competency-Based E-Modules in Building Material Science Course

Abstract

A profound understanding of building materials plays a crucial role in the civil engineering industry. However, laboratory practices in engineering education still face challenges in their effectiveness. Therefore, the development of competency-based e-modules, which include e-Bricks and e-Tiles, is considered a promising solution in enhancing the quality of Building Materials Science education. This research aims to develop competency-based e-modules and evaluate students’ competency levels in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective aspects. The research method involves the development and validation of e-modules, as well as data collection from 33 Building Engineering Education students who use the e-modules. The research results show that competency-based e-modules effectively enhance students’ understanding and competency in Building Materials Science, evidenced by significant improvements in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective aspects. It also makes a significant contribution by enabling students to learn independently, discuss in virtual classes, perform reciprocal task assessments, and assess their own competencies in the context of building engineering education. The development of competency-based e-modules has the potential as an effective and efficient learning method. Future research is suggested to further develop these e-modules by involving a more representative sample for more generalizable and applicable results.