design education

16 Oct 202316 Oct 2023

Cultural knowledge deficit: how facilitation theory can reduce the impact of your knowledge bias

This article explores the challenges posed by cultural knowledge deficits in higher education, particularly in culturally diverse environments. Acknowledging biases and cultural preferences, I reflect on my teaching experience in southeast China. Drawing inspiration from Piaget's cognitive theories and Rogers' facilitative approach, the article emphasizes the importance of embracing cultural complexities and creating space for …

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11 Mar 202019 Mar 2020

Teaching Multidisciplinarity

Abstract The Design Council (2018) urge Higher Education institutions to do more to break down discipline boundaries to educate the design innovators of the future. In the Design Council (2018) Design Economy Report, Multidisciplinary has been identified as the second largest industry subsector of design-intensive firms, as well as one of the major areas of …

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6 Mar 202019 Mar 2020

Reflecting on the inclusivity and accessibility of a learning space for textiles education

Inclusive Learning Spaces for Textiles Education

Abstract The aim of this reflection was to investigate the extent to which one of my teaching spaces is inclusive and accessible for my students that will be using it. With inclusivity and accessibility being increasingly discussed within a university setting, it felt important to look at the spaces I use when teaching my workshops …

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