Architecture and Learning - The role of physical space in educational settings
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Examensarbete för masterexamen
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2020
Författare
Bergström, Jonas
Lindberg, Angelica
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The engineering education is in the midst of transformation, and with that, a
need for new learning environments arises. This study investigates the impact of
the physical space on perceived learning, through the perspective of engineering
students in higher education. It uses the lens of Challenge-based Learning in the
strive to give recommendations for the future design of learning environments. To
accomplish this goal, an engineering course was followed and assessed using direct
observations, student and instructor surveys, and a student focus group interview.
The questions were designed around planning and execution for the instructor
surveys, and identified environmental factors of the physical space as well as defined
learning for the student surveys and interview. The observations were used to
document the factors of the physical space and the use of, and activities taking
place within, the physical learning environment. The results of the study indicated
an effect of physical space on perceived learning, where specific factors showed to
influence specific parts of the defined learning. It was concluded that the physical
space was one of three actors with power to influence learning, with the other two
being identified as pedagogy and instructor. This study emphasises the importance
of considering what type of learning is intended for the physical learning spaces,
both in architectural design and evaluation, as the interaction between pedagogy
and space was the focal point of the conclusion.
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space , perceived learning , engineering , education , CBL , learning environment , pedagogy , instructor , architecture , design