Title: Creative Learning Environment: A Collaborative Study Defining the Characteristics and the Adaptable Prototype
Stream: Learner Experience Design
Presentation Type: Live-Stream Presentation
Authors:
Natalia Albul, American University in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Annamaria Lambri, American University in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Abstract:
In the teaching-oriented academic institutions, the focus is often placed on the teaching requirements rather than a research component. Frequently, faculty have limited time to engage in research activities, and one of the strategies is to integrate empirical research into the teaching component. This approach allows faculty to participate in the academic research while providing valuable lessons to students (Shields et. al, 2020). The purpose of this two-fold qualitative study was to generate creative learning environment characteristics and an adaptable prototype while engaging students in undergraduate research. 22 undergraduate Interior Design students in junior level studio voluntarily participated in the study led by two course instructors. The first step was to introduce the project. After, students completed individual experiences evaluation, compiled literature reviews, conducted surveys, created an analysis of the gathered data, and presented creative learning environment characteristics. Then, based on the analysis, students produced spatial examples. Finally, faculty evaluated students’ analysis reports, literature reviews and space examples, and produced creative learning environment characteristics and an adaptable prototype. Three major characteristics were identified: flexibility; comfort and wellbeing; and technology. The prototype space is shaped as a regular modular form facilitating further module addition as needed. The prototype is based on Conceptual Zones and includes the following: Learn, Explore and Think Zone; Design and Produce Zone; Co-Working Zone; Meet and Relax Zone; and Garden Zone. During presentation, the process of the undergraduate faculty led research will be discussed while presenting creative learning environment characteristics and an adaptable prototype.
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