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A pedagogical approach optimization toward sustainable architectural technology education applied by massive open online courses

Bifeng Zhu (Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, China)
Yuan Zheng (School of Architecture and Urban and Rural Planning, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, China)
Manqi Ding (Zhijiang College, Zhejiang University of Technology, Shaoxing, China)
Jie Dai (Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, China)
Gebing Liu (Zhijiang College, Zhejiang University of Technology, Shaoxing, China)
Liting Miao (Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China)

Archnet-IJAR

ISSN: 2631-6862

Article publication date: 4 July 2023

Issue publication date: 11 October 2023

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Abstract

Purpose

The application of massive open online courses (MOOCs) helps integrate sustainable development goals (SDGs) into architectural curricula. The essence of MOOC development is building an education platform that promotes the sharing and continuing of global education resources.

Design/methodology/approach

This study establishes a four-dimensional evaluation model based on the four characteristics of MOOCs. The quadrilateral area evaluation method is used to create an evaluation radar chart to comprehensively evaluate satisfaction and demand in the traditional teaching model of architectural technology. This study discusses whether the curriculum is suitable for the development of MOOCs and how to optimize the sustainable pedagogical mode according to its characteristics to meet future teaching needs and realize the sustainable development of education.

Findings

Satisfaction evaluation found that current education is not open enough from the students' perspective; therefore, MOOCs enhance students' participation and significantly reduce future learning costs. Through demand evaluation, it was found that both teachers and students believed that the lack of direct and effective communication between them and the difficulty in ensuring the learning effect were problems that must be addressed in MOOCs.

Originality/value

This study focused on the sustainability of MOOCs in curriculum development. It emphasizes the combination of MOOCs' teaching modes and the course itself and provides specific guidance and suggestions for improving the course. It uses an evaluation method for objective analysis and visualization.

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Acknowledgements

Thanks to the members of the research group who participated in the questionnaire survey. Thanks for the support and help of the Architectural Technology Institute of Zhejiang University.

Citation

Zhu, B., Zheng, Y., Ding, M., Dai, J., Liu, G. and Miao, L. (2023), "A pedagogical approach optimization toward sustainable architectural technology education applied by massive open online courses", Archnet-IJAR, Vol. 17 No. 3, pp. 589-607. https://doi.org/10.1108/ARCH-07-2022-0151

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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