October 2004: BI Program Strengthens Student Learning

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Awareness of Daylighting on Student Learning in an Educational Facility

This study examines how awareness of the interior architecture of a building, specifically daylighing, affects students academic performance. Extensive research has proven that the use of daylighting in a classroom can significantly enhance students��� academic success. The problem statement and purpose of this study is to determine if student awareness of daylighting in their learning environment affects academic performance compared to students with no knowledge of daylighting. Research and surveys in existing and newly constructed high schools were conducted to verify the results of this study. These design ideas and concepts could influence the architecture and design industry to advocate construction and building requirements that incorporate more sustainable design teaching techniques.

The Influence of Space Layout, Technology and Teaching Approach on Student Learning: An Architectural Technology Perspective

Some would argue that there is a need for the traditional lecture format to be rethought in favour of a more active approach. However, this must form part of a bipartite strategy, considered in conjunction with the layout of any new space to facilitate alternative learning and teaching methods. With this in mind, this paper begins to examine the impact of the learning environment on the student learning experience, specifically focusing on students studying on the Architectural Technology and Management programme at Ulster University. The aim of this study is two-fold: to increase understanding of the impact of learning space layout, by taking a student centered approach; and to gain an appreciation of how technology can impact upon the learning space. The study forms part of a wider project being undertaken at Ulster University known as the Learning Landscape Transition Project, exploring the relationship between learning, teaching and space layout. Data collection was both qualitative and quantitative, with use of a case study supported by a questionnaire based on attitudinal scaling. A focus group was also used to further analyse the key trends resulting from the questionnaire. The initial results suggest that the learning environment, and the technology within it, can not only play an important part in the overall learning experience of the student, but also assist with preparation for the working environment to be experienced in professional life.

Illustrations of tests for evaluating instruction in some phases of consumer-buying. Home economics education.

Mimeographed.

An educational program for household employment : trade and industrial and home economics education.

"November 1936 [i.e. 1935]"

A study of graduates of the University of Minnesota home economics education curriculum.

Mode of access: Internet.

Staff monograph on home economics education in Texas State-supported institutions of higher education.

Bibliography: p. xvii-xviii.

Personal and family living and home economics education,

"A summary of Education for personal and family living and its relation to home economics education, by Esther F. Segner and Ethel L. Cornell."

The teaching of certain aspects of child development in the homemaking program in the secondary school: a complilation of materials from states. Home economics education.

"Prepared by Rua Van Horn."--p. iii.

Home economics education : a device for evaluation in teacher education.

"January, 1949."

State survey of home economics education : final report /

Mode of access: Internet.