Assessing the Effectiveness of Bloom's Taxonomy in Architectural Design Studios: A Study on Implementing Outcome-Based Education in Pakistan

Abstract

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of Bloom's Taxonomy specifically in the architectural institutions of Pakistan with design studios taken as a specific case. The Bachelor of Architecture degree program is designed to give architectural education to participants; focusing on developing skills related to building planning and construction. These skills can be achieved by incorporating the outcome-based education (OBE) system in the curriculum focusing on skill and knowledge building. Bloom's Taxonomy is a powerful tool for promoting OBE in education. A qualitative analysis based on a questionnaire survey was conducted among faculty members of recognized institutions offering Bachelor in Architecture programs, using a convenience sampling technique. The results show that incorporating Bloom’s Taxonomy in architectural design studios can improve student learning outcomes and critical thinking ability. It is recommended to integrate the Outcome-Based Education system into the curriculum of architecture to enhance graduate learning milestones and guarantee successful completion of the degree program.