Organising Cognitive Learning Environment in Teaching. The Case of Computer Technique Courses at Architectural Studies

AbstractNowadays architects are challenged by constantly evolving technology and, in consequence, are provoked to explore undiscovered domains. The masterpieces of contemporary architecture would not be possible without advanced information technology. As a result, it evokes constant challenges and requirements of the education process.The paper, based on the author's pedagogical experience, addresses methods for teaching/learning of computer aided design in a changing and challenging educational setting. The impact of the Bologna Process and implementation of the Bloom's taxonomy on the assessments’ requirements are stressed. The results of students’ selected semester projects and workshops are presented, and teaching methods are discussed. Various modes of teaching applied in the projects are presented, including group work, workshop and problem based learning as compared to instructional courses. On the basis of the analytical, systematic overview of teaching experiences and approaches the paper concludes with posing some questions concerning the best methods to achieve intellectually satisfying results of high quality