Studies developed by Russel and McCulloch (1990) and by Bett and Liow (1993) point out case studies as the most efficient approach for developing creativity, self confidence, ability to deal with multidisciplinary matters and with decision making from their own experiences and knowledge. Newton and Ormerod (1997) analysed the
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difficulties of cost engineers on learning from their own experiences. The authors concluded that these difficulties come from the flaws in lifelong learning abilities and recommend an action learning approach to develop this ability, since it integrates education, work and the personal development.
engineering undergraduates