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Rethinking The Epistemology And Learning Process In Contemporary Designstudio - A Constructionist Approach, Hally El Kony, Ghada El Kony, Magdy Mousa
Rethinking The Epistemology And Learning Process In Contemporary Designstudio - A Constructionist Approach, Hally El Kony, Ghada El Kony, Magdy Mousa
Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ)
The paper examines the epistemology and learning process in the contemporary design studio. It provides a particular focus on the learners' engagement level and their ability to integrate their acquired knowledge in a systemic approach that enables them to create innovative yet authentic settings and products. In this context, the authors investigate the impacts of two aspects on the design process, the design outcome and the overall learning quality. These aspects are narrowed down to :1- the learning environment and theories as implemented in design studios, and 2- the perceptual behavior and its related variables as integrated in the design …