Will a Humanistic Approach to Teaching Lead to Better Student Performance When Presenting Project Work Within Foundation Art and Design
Introduction For this assessment a rational of a researchable issue, which impacts on professional practice is required. The rational will discuss the methodology and research methods used, analysis of data, conclusion of findings and make recommendations for future improvements. The research question asked “will a humanistic approach to teaching lead to better student performance when presenting project work within foundation art and design”. Art and design students are regularly asked to present work to their tutors and peers. This is often a stressful yet vital time for students, as it aids the development of work and encourages them to speak articulately about art and design. Personal experience in being both a student and a tutor within this situation has led to this particular question being asked. It is hoped by discussing this issue; students will be provided with a learning environment that encouraged them to success, within the foundation course and wider learning environment. To identify whither a humanistic student centred autonomous approach to teaching, leads to better student performance when presenting project work. Students were asked to fill out a questionnaire. The questionnaire aimed to discover, which method of teaching students prefer. How they felt when presenting in certain situations. To support the findings an interview with the class tutor was held discussing which method of teaching they felt results in better student performance when presenting. The question was specifically asked to foundation students specialising in fashion design along with their