24.5.11

braamfontein comments - general - external examiner's

PUD4] Making the open city

The Brief

Brief is concise and clear in its objective, it generates interest and allows for meaningful, in-depth study of the city as well personal discovery and expression.

Was encouraged by the setting which allows for learning to take place through the analysis of problems and possible solutions, through the use of video, photographs, drawings and modeling.

Students learn and locate answers by doing, and are provided an opportunity to ruminate on their work, to exchange critical ideas, to clarify meanings, and to develop the ability to discuss their work. This process helps students to separate work from self and to acquire the maturity and perspective needed in order to benefit from intelligent criticism. These evaluations are a fundamental and imperative exercise in critical thinking.

Glad to have taken part.