COVID-19 responsive teaching of undergraduate architecture programs in India: learnings for post-pandemic education

Varma, Anurag; Jafri, Mohammad Shoeb

doi:10.1108/arch-10-2020-0234

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“…Until the end of 2020, published literature dealt with Covid-19 and design studios in architecture schools focused on global south cases studies (i.e., India, Turkey, Jourdan, and Saudi Arabia) from qualitative and quantitative approaches. They measured the students' satisfaction on the shift from traditional to online forms (see: Varma and Jafri (2020), Ceylan et al (2020), Ibrahim et al (2020), and Khogali (2020)). The authors of these papers conducted primary data from educators, analyzed specific universities in their regions, and measured students' satisfaction with selected courses.…”

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Architectural and Urban Education in Egypt in the Post Covid-19 Pandemic

Elrawy¹,

Abouelmagd²

2021

EJSD

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Quality of education is a global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) to be achieved by the united nations by 2030. The covid-19 pandemic resulted in a significant problem in education worldwide and Egypt with problems related to the shift to distance learning and accessibility to technology and facilities supporting this shift. This paper aims to contribute to the currently ongoing research that asses the changes in architecture and urban education due to the Coronavirus pandemic, including the shift to distance learning in the practical courses that initially need studio work. The state of distance education via the Internet is difficult for architectural teaching curricula. Most studio environment courses require in-class follow-up. In developing countries like Egypt, not all architecture schools are equipped to move to e-learning, and most have not dealt with this before. This paper assesses student satisfaction and analyzes the entire process of distance learning in practical architectural courses during the coronavirus pandemic in Egypt. the research applies a quantitative and qualitative approach. A questionnaire was designed and distributed; 304 students from 17 Egyptian schools of architecture responded. A survey and series of interviews were completed among twelve schools of architecture in Egypt to analyze their responses during the crises and study the shift to e-learning in teaching the practical courses. The paper shows that the psychological effect and working solo from home have affected the students the most. There is a need to solve the internet problems, train the staff and the students to use the online tools for virtual classes, and provide a stable e-learning platform. The future of the traditional studio environment is under questioning. This study responds to the urgent need to evaluate the effect of Covid-19 on architecture education and to question the studio environment in the future to achieve a sustainable higher education in schools of architecture in Egypt.

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Architectural and Urban Education in Egypt in the Post Covid-19 Pandemic

Elrawy¹,

Abouelmagd²

2021

EJSD

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“…However, the inevitable involvement of technologies in virtual education uncovers additional longstanding challenges in contemporary design education. Equal access to resources, software, and hardware proved to be an issue in many developing countries, and providing support is particularly important in ensuring students have equal opportunities for success (Alhefnawi & Afify, 2021;Varma & Jafri, 2020). Additionally, provisions for contingency plans in case of technical issues are critical in maintaining successful classes or studios (Alhefnawi & Afify, 2021).…”

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Transitioning Architectural Pedagogy Into the Virtual Era via Digital Learning Methods

Estrina¹,

Huang²,

Hui³

et al. 2021

Education and New Developments 2021

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In an age of physical separation, a new pedagogical paradigm was established via the integration of pre-recorded videos, video conferencing, and online assessments to become hallmarks of the “new normal”. In architectural education, the hands-on learning methodologies were suddenly compromised, challenging design pedagogy to reconfigure how students integrate collaborative design, studio culture, and develop analog skills into virtual learning. This prompted the question, how can architecture be effectively taught and experimentally explored through distanced and virtual means? The recent COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted this pedagogical environment and extinguished the opportunity of accessioning collaborative facilities considering recent distancing parameters. Conducting a literature review on experiences of virtual teaching in the realm of architecture, the paper explores scenarios, surveys, and adaptations to an unprecedented full online architecture studio. The paper showcases a series of teaching modifications that prove to be useful in maintaining and improving student engagement and performance in virtual architectural pedagogy.

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“…Despite the many difficulties, most educational institutions have made a successful transition from face-to-face learning to online methods. The satisfaction rate for online methods is claimed to reach more than 30% (Varma & Jafri, 2020). However, there are still obstacles in the implementation of online lectures because not all students or tutors are able to operate the required equipment smoothly.…”

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“…This fact is contrary to those who live in rural areas (Chaturvedi, Vishwakarma, & Singh, 2020). Thus, the blended learning method accompanied by tools mastery training needs to be developed (Varma & Jafri, 2020). Schools perform at least three functions: presenting knowledge, educating and maintaining students, as well as a place for students to begin to recognise and build a society.…”

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Analysis of Proposed Adaptation of Fostered Environment and Evaluation of Built Environment in Bali in Facing Covid-19

Putra

2021

arj

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At the time this paper started being written, the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic had been taking place for more than a year. To date, it has caused fear in society because the number of deaths it causes is nearly 3 million people, the effectiveness of the vaccines being developed is uncertain and there is no convincing drug available. As a result, the virus having hit almost all countries and regions around the world has affected the way humans behave and will have an impact on the architectural design and urban spaces in which humans live. This paper explores the possible criteria for architectural design and urban design in response to a pandemic, particularly in Bali. Plural society serves as the characteristic of the island whose inhabitants have traditional activities mixed with modern trends. The mixed society has a rich tradition of communal living with social activities involving large masses of people. To produce post pandemic design criteria, this study critically reviewed recent publications including peer-reviewed articles, journals, and expert’s blog posts. In the next stage, the results of the review were used to evaluate activity patterns and fostered environment at several locations in Bali. The locations observed included traditional houses in Ubud, urban houses in Denpasar, offices, and traditional markets. Secondary data were organised into several themes. Meanwhile, field observations were focused on the possibility of implementing Health protocols in different places as well as community compliance in complying with them. This study found that during the period of limiting community activities due to the pandemic, health, safety and environmental hygiene had received the attention of all groups. The study also revealed that the built environment tried to make many adjustments. Nevertheless, the effectiveness of these adjustments is questionable. For this reason, further research that will produce new built spaces needs to be carried out. It will result in the need for more detailed design criteria as a mechanism to prevent the spread of the virus.

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COVID-19 responsive teaching of undergraduate architecture programs in India: learnings for post-pandemic education

Cited by 67 publications

References 10 publications

Architectural and Urban Education in Egypt in the Post Covid-19 Pandemic

Architectural and Urban Education in Egypt in the Post Covid-19 Pandemic

Transitioning Architectural Pedagogy Into the Virtual Era via Digital Learning Methods

Analysis of Proposed Adaptation of Fostered Environment and Evaluation of Built Environment in Bali in Facing Covid-19

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