This thought came up after reading a little of Paul Ramsden’s book “Learning to Teach in Higher Education” (2003)
How do we change the students’ learning approaches to graphic design subjects thus improving the learning and integration of research?
Does that make sense?
1) I think one point to make on this topic is getting students at an undergraduate level to be more reflective in their learning process. The ability to reflect creates an environment for deeper learning and understanding.(should back that up) One way that I have learned to push reflection is through assessment. Another would be establishing different criteria in project assignments.
For example: Designing a logo for company x
Concurrently with handing in thumbnails, brief, presenting comprehensives, and a final presentation, and assessment; the criteria could also include researching logotypes in the service of company x and design a mood board, self assess concepts early in the design process, and/or get the students to actively research the user’s perspective of possible comps using visual questionnaires, etc.
I think I’m going somewhere with this, but its late. I will continue tomorrow.