Architectural education, as one of the distinctive branches of education, requires the

development of creative capabilities. The primary concern of architects is to design three

dimensional space and form to accommodate related human activities. Like other types of
education, architectural education conveys, conserves, and transmits the values of the
profession and society at large. Debates on education confirm that the mission of
architectural and design pedagogy should create an environment that nurtures exploration,
enlightenment and critical thinking among all students.

Inquiry, investigation, and discovery are now viewed as activities central to architectural
programs.

THE DESIGN PROCESS

12 points of design process (pedagogy)

Table 1
Stages of a pedagogical pattern for a design project compared with the twelve activities of a conversational
framework; identifying opportunities for technological enhancement
Seven steps for a Twelve activities from
learning project the conversational
framework

(1) teacher’s theory,

ideas; and, (6)
teacher sets goal
1. Project is explicitly
defined

(10) student’s
adaptation of actions
in light of theory, goal,
2. Visit the work and feedback
situation, review the
context and
stakeholders

(2) student’s
conceptions; and (11)
student’s reflection on
3. Theories and concept in light of
concepts are experience
reviewed

(7) student’s action

4. Critical thinking,
action, and critical
reflection

(5) adaptation of task

goal in light of
student’s description;
5. Discussions with (8) feedback from
teacher and learning teacher; (9) student’s
group (students) modified action; and
(12) reflection on
learners’ action to
modify descriptions
(3) teacher’s re-
description; and (4)
student’s re-
6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 description
(in any order)

(9) student’s modified

action
7. Produce report
THE DESIGN PROCEDURE
1 INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Contribution to the Field
Extent of the Study
Organization of the Study

REVIEW OF RELEVANT LITERATURE

METHODOLOGY
Choosing Qualitative Research
Theoretical Framework of the Study
Statement of Problem
Selection of Participants
Research Questions
Human Subject Research
Data Organization and Analysis Procedures
Summary