Abstract:

Considering the ever-evolving landscape of education, integrating collaborative learning methodologies into curriculum design has become imperative. It proposes creative approaches for increasing student engagement and improving learning outcomes.

This abstract discusses the implementation and benefits of collaborative learning in these courses, demonstrating how it helps students develop important skills for sustainable design practices and public space development.

Environmental Design course (master course in Design for Innovation) aims to provide students with advanced methods and technological tools required for eco-design. The curriculum covers pollution, eco-oriented design elements, and environmental and technology analysis approaches. Students participate in case studies and eco-oriented design projects, encouraging a hands-on, collaborative approach to learning. They create graphic-descriptive works and participate in practical projects to improve their grasp of eco-design.

The "Design for Public Spaces" course (bachelor’s in Design and Communication) aims to equip students with the necessary skills to design sustainable and resilient open public places. The paper investigates the importance of collaborative learning in the curriculum, emphasizing how group projects, peer reviews, and multidisciplinary teamwork contribute to a full educational experience. Collaborative approaches are intended to increase creative problem-solving skills and technical competencies and prepare students for the broad problems of public space design.

Collaborative learning in this course focuses on numerous vital elements. Group projects allow students to collaborate on real-world design issues, fostering different viewpoints and collaborative innovation.

These courses incorporate collaborative learning, allowing students to build important design abilities while working collaboratively on complex tasks. This method improves their technical skills and encourages teamwork, critical thinking, and effective communication. As a result, students will be better equipped to face the challenges of sustainable design and public space planning in their future employment. The collaborative learning approach also facilitates peer-to-peer learning, allowing students to exchange varied ideas and solutions and further expanding the educational experience.

This methodology teaches students how to identify theoretical principles and methodological tools for achieving long-term environmental transformation by combining traditional technical expertise with cutting-edge technologies. This comprehensive educational plan guarantees that students are well-prepared to actively contribute to the built and natural environments by addressing current issues of sustainability and public space usage.

This abstract emphasizes the importance of collaborative learning in the Environmental Design discipline, highlighting the educational methodologies' ability to develop skilled and creative designers. These courses equip students to contribute meaningfully to sustainable development and public space design by emphasizing practical, real-world applications and promoting a collaborative learning environment.

Keywords:

Collaborative learning, environmental design, systemic approach, urban open spaces.