Evaluation Research as a Mechanism for Critical Inquiry and Knowledge Construction in Architectural and Urban Education

Salama, Ashraf (2012) Evaluation Research as a Mechanism for Critical Inquiry and Knowledge Construction in Architectural and Urban Education. FORMakademisk, 5 (2). ISSN 1890-9515

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Abstract

This article responds to the misconceptions that continue to characterize the delivery of knowledge content in architectural courses. Based on reviewing the literature on pedagogy the paper explores the value and benefits of introducing evaluation research as a mechanism for critical inquiry and knowledge construction in theory courses in architecture and urbanism. A framework is developed and employed to demonstrate the way in which this type of learning can be incorporated. The development and implementation of a series of in-class and off campus exercises in two different contexts reveal that structured actions and experiences help students to be in control over their learning while invigorating their understanding of the body of knowledge delivered in a typical lecture format. It firmly believed that this would offer students multiple learning opportunities while fostering their capabilities to shift from passive listeners to active learners and from knowledge consumers to knowledge producers.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: architectural and urban education, inquiry-based learning (IBL), evaluation research, experiential learning, active learning
Subjects: K100 Architecture
K400 Planning (Urban, Rural and Regional)
K900 Others in Architecture, Building and Planning
Department: Faculties > Engineering and Environment > Architecture and Built Environment
Depositing User: Rachel Branson
Date Deposited: 18 Aug 2022 13:37
Last Modified: 18 Aug 2022 13:45
URI: http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/49906

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