Art and design pedagogy for tomorrow’s lifelong learners
Globalization, the knowledge economy, and advances in technologies have changed the way we live and work. They demand a new generation of graduates who can adapt to the new and constantly changing environment and yet remain competitive. This paper argues that educators need to examine the traditio...
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| author | Pun, Siu Kay |
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| description | Globalization, the knowledge economy, and advances in technologies have changed the way we live and work. They demand a new generation of graduates who can adapt to the new and constantly changing environment and yet remain competitive. This paper argues that educators need to examine the traditional ways of teaching and of producing knowledge expertise. The urgent demand now is for knowledge inquirers and creators, and self-directed lifelong learners. Using case studies of two art and design general electives, this paper examines the pedagogical role of art and design in nurturing lifelong learning skills. Based on student responses to learning and teacher observations, the result is positive. The pedagogical approaches described in this study can serve as a model for general studies education to nurture lifelong learning skills and to raise the standard of design literacy in nondesign students. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/1037782020-02-26T14:40:56Z Art and design pedagogy for tomorrow’s lifelong learners Pun, Siu Kay School of Art, Design and Media DRNTU::Humanities Globalization, the knowledge economy, and advances in technologies have changed the way we live and work. They demand a new generation of graduates who can adapt to the new and constantly changing environment and yet remain competitive. This paper argues that educators need to examine the traditional ways of teaching and of producing knowledge expertise. The urgent demand now is for knowledge inquirers and creators, and self-directed lifelong learners. Using case studies of two art and design general electives, this paper examines the pedagogical role of art and design in nurturing lifelong learning skills. Based on student responses to learning and teacher observations, the result is positive. The pedagogical approaches described in this study can serve as a model for general studies education to nurture lifelong learning skills and to raise the standard of design literacy in nondesign students. Published version 2015-05-13T07:06:26Z 2019-12-06T21:20:02Z 2015-05-13T07:06:26Z 2019-12-06T21:20:02Z 2014 2014 Journal Article Pun, S. K. (2014). Art and design pedagogy for tomorrow’s lifelong learners. Advances in social sciences research journal, 1(8), 24-33. 2055-0286 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/103778 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/25517 10.14738/assrj.18.704 en Advances in social sciences research journal © 2014 Society for Science and Education, United Kingdom. This paper was published in Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal and is made available as an electronic reprint (preprint) with permission of Society for Science and Education, United Kingdom. The paper can be found at the following official DOI: [http://dx.doi.org/10.14738/assrj.18.704]. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic or multiple reproduction, distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law. 11 p. application/pdf |
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