Thematic review on teaching approach in fostering the CT skills in architectural education / Norhayati Kassim ... [et al.]

Teaching critical thinking (CT) presents a formidable challenge, yet it holds tremendous significance in our increasingly intricate world. Employing the right teaching methods and strategies is essential to nurture CT skills effectively. This study endeavors to investigate the teaching methods present in recent literature, between 2010 and 2021, that may contribute to fostering CT in architectural education, utilizing Atlas.ti 8. Furthermore, we conducted a comprehensive search for journal articles across electronic databases using identical keywords. Employing a search string from three prominent databases (Scopus, Science Direct, and Mendeley), we identified 22 articles for subsequent analysis. A thematic review of these 22 articles revealed 24 initial codes that succinctly encapsulated the findings within the literature. The discourse surrounding CT in architecture education can be categorized into five primary domains: collaborative approach, constructivist approach, inquiry-based approach, and integrative approach. This discovery holds promise for enhancing pedagogical practices in architectural education to enhance students' CT skills.