Implementing studios for experiential learning

Abstract

This paper summarises some of the key issues arising from the implementation of studio-based teaching in two IT-based undergraduate courses. The studios aim to provide students with experiential learning, in which they can `learn by doing'. They are based on a model of studio teaching advocated by Schon. The paper describes a wide variety of ideas which have been tried in the studios, and discusses student and staff responses. It indicates some of the lessons which have been learned, and identifies the key issues which need to be addressed when implementing studio teaching.