Essential Components of Framework for Virtual Pedagogy in Architecture Education

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted traditional educational practices, forcing institutions to transition to remote or online modalities. This is particularly challenging for architecture education, which has historically relied on the design studio, a highly collaborative and hands-on learning environment. The sudden shift to virtual learning has highlighted the constraints and potential of digital platforms in supporting architectural pedagogy. However, the results seem to be quite unsatisfactory from both teachers & student community on the usage of virtual learning platforms for teaching and learning purposes due to the non-availability of dedicated tools or platforms for delivering architecture education. This study aims to identify the essential components of the framework for virtual pedagogy in architecture education. The research methodology employed in this study involves a systematic literature review of relevant academic sources to identify the key components of a virtual pedagogy framework for architecture education. While these studies provide valuable insights, there remains a need to synthesize the key findings into a cohesive framework to guide the development of virtual pedagogy in architecture education.