Learning Democracy - Hans Scharoun's schools and the politics of postwar reconstruction

Society of Architectural Historians 65th annual conference, Detroit, Michigan, USA, 18-22 April, 201

The influence of learning methodologies on the understanding of Architectural Technologies

The present research looks at teaching/learning tools for Architectural Technologies, based on the studio outcome after using the same learning methodologies with two groups of Year 3 students from two different schools of Architecture. Since these groups of students have joined architectural courses in two different schools (one in Ireland and the other in Spain), we shall not presume that being at the same stage they must have achieved the same expertise using various means of expression. Therefore, why should we consider that using the same teaching/learning tools will be equally appropriate or successful with both groups of students? Are the results of a teaching/learning methodology related to the student’s means of conveying his understanding of Architectural Technologies? This paper investigates the influence of using different learning tools on the understanding of Architectural Technologies and aims at a better understanding of the learning methodologies applied to architectural technologies

Inclusive Teaching & Learning Case Studies in Engineering, Architecture & Affiliated Disciplines

Diversity and inclusion are core to UCD values. We seek to attract students from a wide range of social and economic backgrounds and students who reflect the true diversity of the country. And as a global university, UCD attracts international students from over 100 countries. This diversity enriches our campus, and the experience of our students. The University's strategy 2020-2024 'Rising to the Future' also recognises the importance of inclusion and diversity, in seeking to "provide an inclusive educational experience that defines international best practice and prepares our graduates to thrive in present and future societies." However, an inclusive educational experience will not be achieved by simply creating diversity in the student body. It requires that we adjust our approach in everything we do to support and encourage our students’ success. We have clearly articulated in our strategy, and further emphasised in our Education and Student Success strategy, that our goal is to "equip all our educators with the tools and resources required to embed Universal Design for Learning on an institution-wide basis"