The Workshop Project: Active Learning Methods in Design And Urban Studies

Abstract

The workshop project is a methodology that promotes active student learning in a practical way. In teaching, this methodology is applicable primarily to subjects' projective character, in our case design, architecture and urbanism. The student work is done in teams of 3 or 4 members encouraging feedback. The teamwork stimulates discussion, establishing close ties among students. Students experience, learn and evolve gradually. In the process acquire skills and abilities that will serve not only the teaching context, but also to unfold and interact in real life and professional field. The classroom becomes a workshop for students learning projects and development work, tutored by the teacher (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd.