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Promoting Student Engagement and Creativity: an evaluation of the ‘Spatial Concepts’ module

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Montague, Lisa (2010) Promoting Student Engagement and Creativity: an evaluation of the ‘Spatial Concepts’ module. Investigations in university teaching and learning, 6 (1). pp. 25-30. ISSN 1740-5106

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This paper is a development of a curriculum evaluation of the Spatial Concepts Module on Interior Design Foundation Degree (FdA). The evaluation reviewed in particular the level of student engagement subsequent to the introduction of extensive self/peer assessment (supported by tutor-moderated feedback) and more challenging learning scenarios focussed on creative design processes. The objective of the changes was the promotion of student involvement and interaction; critical and reflective students; creative engagement; and a supportive “community of practice” (Lave and Wenger (1991) cited in Sims and Shreeve 2008). The evaluation raised questions regarding the ongoing use of individual tutorials as a teaching method and the understanding of creativity held by tutors and students.

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