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van Dooren, E. J. G. C.; van Merriënboer, J.; Boshuizen, H. P. A.; van Dorst, M.; Asselbergs, M. F. – International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 2018
A fascinating and rich landscape of personal views and approaches can be seen in architectural design and in architectural design education. This variation may be confusing for students. This paper focuses on the question: is the framework of generic elements that we developed for explicating the design process helpful to compare the differences…
Descriptors: Building Design, Architectural Education, Architecture, Design Requirements
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Seery, Niall; Canty, Donal; Phelan, Pat – International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 2012
This paper presents the response of the technology teacher education programmes at the University of Limerick to the assessment challenge created by the shift in philosophy of the Irish national curriculum from a craft-based focus to design-driven education. This study observes two first year modules of the undergraduate programmes that focused on…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Evidence, National Curriculum, Handicrafts
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Logan, Cheri – International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 2008
This paper discusses the ways in which the long-established tradition of the design "practicum" continues to structure teaching and learning in undergraduate programmes. It draws on an in-depth empirical study of one degree course in graphic design and accompanying research in a small number of professional graphic design studios; this dual focus…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Practicums, Figurative Language, Graphic Arts
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Lim, J. – International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 2004
In architecture courses, the bridging of design learning and construction is a constant challenge for educators. When designing the construction details of a building, students lack the field/site experience of the construction process and an understanding of the problems and solutions associated with erecting a building. The degree of…
Descriptors: Technology Education, Architectural Education, Construction (Process), Building Design