Open AccessFramework for a Summer Experience based on Transformational Leadership and Constructivism (SumEx-TLC)
Author(s) -
Sandeep Langar,
Tulio Sulbaran
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
epic series in built environment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
ISSN - 2632-881X
DOI - 10.29007/tbf8
Subject(s) - transformational leadership , disadvantaged , economic shortage , constructivism (international relations) , perception , engineering , psychology , public relations , political science , linguistics , philosophy , international relations , neuroscience , government (linguistics) , politics , law
The Construction Industry plays a critical role in the construction and maintenance of the national infrastructure. However, the industry faces numerous challenges, one of which is the labor shortage. One way to alleviate the challenge is to encourage high school students to pursue careers in construction industry programs. Historically, summer experiences have been utilized by educators to facilitate career choices among high school students. However, limited literature exists on the use of Transformational Leadership and Constructivism (TLC) for Construction Summer Experiences. Therefore, the study discusses the development, delivery, and assessment of the Construction of Transportation Infrastructure Academy – Summer Experience grounded on TLC theories. The targeted population of the study was the economically disadvantaged high school students in the inner cities. Four Key Performance Indicators (KPI) were used to assess the summer experience's effectiveness based on TLC. Utilizing an online survey at the end of the summer experience among the participating high school students, the study found that the participating students' perception of careers in the construction of the transportation industry improved considerably.