Pedagogy 2025

Abstract

Covid-19 pandemic has posed exceptional challenges to educational institutions especially in the area of architecture. The transition from studio-based learning to online learning has been a long and challenging process for the teachers and students in architecture programs. Traditionally, architecture education has been an interactive process that involves group works and collaborative teaching-learning which help in the development of the student’s creative abilities. The paper attempts to categorize the subjects based on the use of teaching modes and in making a comprehensive list of modes(combination) for teaching various subjects in Architectural Education. Although online learning offers flexibility, it is challenging to meet the learning needs of the students, especially Architectural Design, Building Construction, Building Services, etc. where hands on practice is vital. The primary issue of the studio-based courses was a lack of physical interaction between the teacher and the learner, which resulted in a sense of isolation. Therefore, the research focuses to critically examine the online, hybrid and blended modes for their pros and cons in the teaching of various categories of subjects. The paper aims to obtain an insight into the teaching modes required for efficient delivery of subject content to students of B.Arch. program. It attempts to integrate various modes into teaching for the augmentation of learning in Architecture. The methodology used refers to various published papers that examines the strategies and approaches that educational institutions adopted during the crisis, offering insights, challenges, and recommendations. Based on the findings, suggestions are offered for a better synchronisation of teaching modes with the requirements of learning different subjects in the architecture programs.