Enhancing Architectural Design Education through Information Literacy Assessment: A Case Study of O'conner and Radcliffe
Sina Ghazizadeh
1
(
Department of Architecture, Arak Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran
)
Mohammad Hadi Kaboli
2
(
Islamic Azad University, Damavand branch
)
Saeed Salehi
3
(
Department of Architecture, Faculty of Art & Architecture, Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran
)
Keywords: Information literacy, Architectural education, Accreditation, sustainability, O', conner-Radclife,
Abstract :
The effectiveness of architectural education at the undergraduate level is a matter of paramount concern in many academic institutions, especially within the context of a nation's higher education system. Graduates holding a Bachelor's degree in architecture often face considerable challenges when it comes to addressing complex architectural design issues, which may serve as indicators of the shortcomings within the existing educational framework of universities. the primary objective of this research is to propose a pragmatic solution that involves the initial categorization of students based on their information literacy skills. Subsequently, we aim to explore the impact of various information literacy criteria on the overall quality of architectural education. One of the pivotal questions that this research aims to address is whether the criteria associated with information literacy significantly contribute to the enhancement of architectural education. In pursuit of these research objectives, we have employed a correlation-based research methodology, complemented by a quantitative survey approach. This research was conducted at the Islamic Azad University of Tehran West Branch, where we carefully selected our sample group. To collect data, we designed a tailored questionnaire that facilitated the systematic collection of information relevant to the study's objectives. The target population for this research comprises undergraduate architecture students who were enrolled at this university during the academic year 2016-2017. Leveraging Morgan's table, we determined a sample size of 341 individuals for the study.