Questions for Individual Interviews - Initial thoughts
I've formulated the following questions as the basis for my interviews during the visits. Time with each individual is certainly going to vary so I'll probably not be able to address all of them. We may also find as a result of the initial interviews that these should be altered. I welcome suggestions for improving them.
Questions I hope to ask everyone
What is AE Design (AED)?
- As embodied in the school's program
- As practiced in industry
- Your personal view
How does AE Design differ from discipline design (structure, MEP, etc)?
- Within program
- To industry
- To you personally
- Nationally
How important is AE Design?
- Within program
- To industry
- To you personally
- Nationally
What are the ingredients of AE Design?
- In your program?
- In industry
- As you teach it
- Nationally
What methods are used to teach AE Design?
- In your program
- As you teach it
e.g.
- Case study
- Guided Design
- Studio method
- Lecture
- Project based design
What do you think are the best methods to teach AE Design?
- In your program
- As you teach it
What's missing for AE Design as it's currently taught?
- In your program
- As you teach it
- Nationally
What are key content issues for the Teaching of AE Design?
- In your program
- As you teach it
- Nationally
e.g.
- BIM
- Student preparation
- Green design
- Masters as first Prof. degree
What haven't we covered that you think is relevant?
Extended Interview questions
- What do you find is the most satisfying thing about teaching AE Design?
- What do you find is the most frustrating thing about teaching AE Design?
- What is the most confusing thing about teaching AE Design?
- What research is needed related to Teaching AE Design?
- It's been observed that what commonality exisits among AE programs is the result of the ABET requirements. What comments do you have about this?
- Should there be any national standards for Teaching AE Design?
- Is there a need for any national effort (ASCE for example) related to Teaching AE Design?
