Tag: classroom
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Rethinking Grading in Art and Design Education
The traditional grading system in art and design education may hinder individual creativity and inadvertently favor largely privileged students. Experiments with self-assessment grading models have shown promising results, encouraging student risk-taking and offering a fairer and more inclusive approach. However, the introduction of these methods presents challenges due to established classroom hierarchies and the need…
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Exploring Generative AI in Design Education
Generative AI in higher education, particularly in interior design, has sparked conversations ranging from enthusiastic adoption to outright resistance due to ethical concerns. While AI offers potential for improved efficiency and creative problem-solving, there are fears of homogenization of ideas and loss of the human touch. The emergence of AI is causing a resurgence in…
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Navigating Imposter Syndrome in LGBTQ+ Design Academia: A Personal Reflection
When I received the email last week notifying me of my promotion to Associate Professor, I experienced a fleeting moment of pride. This milestone represented years of hard work, positive student reviews, and a rigorous evaluation process affirming my qualifications. By all measures, I had earned this career advancement. Yet despite the extensive vetting and…
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Blank Stares
This semester, I’m co-teaching a new elective titled “Contemplative Design and Sacred Spaces.” This class resonates deeply with my research interests in contemplative practice, engagement, and pedagogy, allowing me to further explore the profound connection between place attachment and the significance of traditional and everyday sacred spaces. Last week marked my first solo week with…
Cotter Christian 