Abstract
This paper explores how Peer-to-Peer learning can level-up students' understanding of computer-aided design (CAD) with Autodesk Auto- CAD programme for Interior Design Year 1 students. As students come from different knowledge backgrounds, they approach the module with different understanding levels, with the weaker students unable to follow the live demonstration tutorials. A peer tutoring assignment using a student-led peer-to-peer learning pedagogy, was introduced to advance students' understanding and internalise content better by reinforcing their learning. Each group has an equal proportion of students with different levels of knowledge and capabilities, and each group member conducted self-research on a topic segment, shared their knowledge and findings within their group, and thereafter curated a 15-minute lecture and facilitation workshop for peers. Tutors provided consultation and mediation, encouraging students’ participation. The assignment’s results showed that the peer-to-peer learning approach efficaciously empowered students and motivated learning, enabling them to be self-directed learners.
Highlights
This paper explores how Peer-to-Peer learning can level-up students' understanding of computer-aided design (CAD) with Autodesk AutoCAD programme for Interior Design Year 1 students
I learned a lot of new functions of AutoCAD and learned how to draw environments in different perspectives,” said Student B, Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Graduate
The teaching team strongly felt that a peer tutoring method has the potential to be introduced into the syllabus based on the students’ profile, as collaborative learning can be generated by peer tutoring, which allows students to learn from their peers
Summary
Interior Design Communication 1 (IDC1) makes up a critical part of the diploma in interior design studies in Singapore Polytechnic. One major issue faced by the teaching team is that students come from different backgrounds, in terms of their technical and design skill sets They are from either the traditional secondary school system or graduates from The Institute of Technical Education (ITE), who already have three years of basic vocational knowledge experience, which often includes AutoCAD for those who studied an interior design / spatial design course. They belong to a different generation of students, who think, and behave rather differently. Pedagogy · Critique · Transformation curated, way of teaching by permitting a more active role for the students themselves, which may allow a paradigm shift of student’s mentality towards their learning
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