Brennand, Kathryn (2014) An Investigation into the Impact of Learning Environments and Teaching Large Student Cohorts within Design Subjects at Higher Education Level. Masters thesis, University of Huddersfield.
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Abstract
This research study investigates current pedagogical practices and examines the
characteristics of the learning environment for design-based degree programmes
within UK higher education. Its purpose is to identify current teaching and
learning practices across a range of design disciplines within one specific
institution in order to evaluate and implement improvements to enhance the
undergraduate learning experience. In a period of rapid change, education is
faced with higher expectations of what degree programmes are providing and is
fast becoming a highly competitive market where the quality of education is
paramount.
Literature surrounding this subject will be reviewed and discussed focusing on
the increase in student participation within vocational subjects, design-based
pedagogies, learning theories and the physical learning environment. The
triangulation of methods used for this investigation examines two levels of
perspective including that of academic tutors and entry-level undergraduates.
The data collection methods include academic interviews, undergraduate
questionnaires and a student focus group. The research findings were analysed
and coded into key themes, these link back to existing research. The study
measures the effectiveness of current teaching and learning practices; the
academic and undergraduate input provides a detailed insight from tutors who
facilitate the degree programs and students who have recent learning experience.
The research concludes that practical-based degree programs must incorporate
flexibility in the delivery of the subject; a blend of teaching methods is useful in
supporting entry-level students in order to develop core subject knowledge,
encourage autonomous learning and develop early employability skills.
Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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Subjects: | A General Works > AS Academies and learned societies (General) L Education > L Education (General) N Fine Arts > NX Arts in general |
Schools: | School of Art, Design and Architecture |
Depositing User: | Kathryn Brennand |
Date Deposited: | 19 Mar 2015 14:36 |
Last Modified: | 28 Aug 2021 18:25 |
URI: | http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/23555 |
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