Listen "[Archive] Talking Design Studio Pedagogy with Alice Hellard and Derek Jones"
Episode Synopsis
Send me a message.Recommended read: Studio Properties: A field guide to design education (edited by Derek Jones , Elizabeth Boling, James Benedict Brown , James Corazzo, Colin M. Gray, Nicole Lotz)Derek Jones and Alice Hellard explore the concept of design studio as a transformative educational approach that extends beyond physical space to encompass social dynamics, extended cognition, and embodied knowledge.• Design studio is not just a physical space but a collection of practices involving social interaction, extended cognition, and listening in• Virtual design studios reveal important insights about how students learn through observation and "legitimate peripheral learning" • The process of enculturation into design practices requires students to develop confidence in the language and methods of design• Studio practice allows students to externalize thinking through models and drawings as part of the cognitive process• Current assessment frameworks often fail to recognize or value the types of knowledge central to design practice• Implementing aspects of studio practice in secondary schools faces challenges but offers opportunities for more authentic design education• Students need opportunities to design without predetermined outcomes, though this creates tensions with traditional assessment modelsIf you want to support the podcast financially, you can become a patron. Links to SpeakPipe, Patreon and my website are in the show notes.Support the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Threads @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show. If you want to support me by becoming a Patron click here. If you are not able to support me financially, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or sharing a link to my work on social media. Thank you!
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