Hands‐on Digital Design Course during the Pandemic: Moulding Design for Fabricating Small Objects

Abstract

Due to the pandemic conditions, hands-on courses in architectural education were conducted remotely and their presentation had to be reconsidered. Hands-on courses, by their nature, support learning and learner-instructor interaction in the classroom environment. It was necessary to develop innovative solutions to ensure this interaction in virtual classrooms. This study discusses a method we experienced in the 2021-2022 spring semester of the "Principles of Digital Design and Fabrication in Architecture" course given at Gazi University. To combat potential interaction deficits, "problem-based learning (PBL)" and "learning by doing (LBD)" teaching methods were applied. While reflecting on foreseen problems in the curriculum on the students, we determined the distance education process causes different reflections on students in terms of digital modelling and fabrication techniques. All constraints and problem determinations obtained by the students were classified and a way to solve these problems developed with the LBD style. By the end of the course, the students, who were expected to design a small 3D object, first designed the mould then realised their fabrication of the object. In this process, while the foreseen problems and curriculum determined at the beginning overlapped, other problem determinations and their reflections formed an important base for the future curriculum.

Linguistic Diversity in Education: Strategies for Inclusive Learning Environments

“…The documented occurrences of experiencing exclusion or misunderstanding emphasize the interconnectedness of social and emotional aspects with linguistic variety, requiring specific support systems to promote an inclusive atmosphere. The The role of teacher assistance is crucial in molding the educational experiences of these students (Escotet, 2023;Özman & Selçuk, 2023). The prevailing consensus underscores the significance of instructors acknowledging and appreciating linguistic variety, indicating a need for an educational environment that is culturally sensitive.…”