The Technical Teaching Certificate in Architecture is a program that focuses on teaching that seamlessly combines design and technical subjects in architecture: environmental building systems, construction methods and materials, enclosure, and structural systems. The program is designed for graduate students interested in teaching during their architectural careers. The Certificate can be acquired as they pursue a Master of Architecture, Master of Science, or Master of Interior Architecture degree programs. Recognizing the need for training to produce qualified design teachers, the Technical Teaching Certificate program was started in 1997 by Emeritus Professors John Reynolds and Edward Allen and is supported by the Ed Allen Technical Teaching endowment.
This course provides a forum for those interested in preparing for teaching in practice or academia; gaining preparation as potential Graduate Employees, pursuing the Technical Teaching Certificate; or simply being part of pedagogical endeavors. Offered two terms each year, we will discuss issues related to teaching technical subjects in concert with the design process and vice versa. A variety of activities and assignments might include: developing presentations for the class that will be peer-critiqued; conduct teaching evaluations of faculty, discussing feedback and critiques in studio, and finding innovative contributions to new activities that address sustainable design. It is the only formalized course for technical teaching credits (all others are individualized study). Those taking the course for 2 credits will develop teaching material.
Learning Goals & Outcomes:
- Provide a forum for discussion about teaching technical subjects and general handling of teaching issues related teaching and learning
- Develop innovative experiential exercises and activities for design integration with technical subjects, in ECS, structures, building construction, building enclosures
- Gain practice teaching and providing peer-critique for collaborative teaching to peers and future colleagues in seminars, studios, and eventually practice.