Proposal to improve the quality indicators of architecture teaching

Abstract

In response to the lack of specific indicators for architectural education, the text proposes the exploration of new indicators using a graphical method. The methodology involves gathering data from architecture students and professionals and encoding this information to create graphical diagnostic tools. Over 1,200 in-person interviews with students and online surveys of architecture professionals have been conducted, and new indicators have been introduced. These indicators are assigned average values based on the obtained results, which will serve as a reference for future applications and previous studies aiming to reform existing curriculum plans. By implementing this evaluation system, it becomes possible to make comparisons among different schools and generations of students. It also facilitates the alignment of education with the self-assessments provided by architecture professionals. This approach addresses the need for comprehensive assessment tools in architectural education and offers valuable insights for curriculum development and improvement.