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**Teachers – The Architects of Our Future 🌟** As the saying goes, "Teaching is the profession that teaches all other professions." Teachers possess the extraordinary ability to shape not just individual lives, but entire futures. They are the quiet architects, designing the blueprints of a better tomorrow with each lesson they impart. Every teacher has the potential to ignite the flame of curiosity, cultivate resilience, and inspire greatness. It’s not just the subjects they teach, but the life skills, values, and passion they embed in young minds that make the most lasting impact. From the first day of school to graduation, teachers walk alongside us, guiding, nurturing, and believing in our potential long before we realize it ourselves. They serve as mentors, confidants, and role models—shaping not just careers but characters. 📚💡 In a rapidly evolving world, the role of teachers has become even more pivotal. They are the ones who foster critical thinking, adaptability, and emotional intelligence in the next generation. In their classrooms, they mold future leaders, innovators, and changemakers. 🌍✨ As we reflect on the power of education, let's take a moment to honor those who have dedicated their lives to this noble profession. The future they build is not in the bricks and mortar of structures, but in the hearts and minds of the students they inspire. To all the incredible teachers out there, thank you for believing in us, challenging us, and for being the guiding lights in our journey. Your work doesn’t just change lives; it changes the world. 🌱❤️ **Who was the teacher that made the most lasting impact on your life? Share your story below!** #TeachersMouldTheFuture #EducationMatters #InspireGreatness #MentorsForLife #LifelongLearning #TeachingWithPassion #GratitudeForTeachers #ShapingTomorrow

Learning By Design Magazine thanks AIA-CAE (The American Institute of Architects: Committee on Architecture for Education) for its recent contribution to the Summer edition of LBD, "Student Engagement Through Authentic Learning Experiences: How CTE Creates Real-World Learning for Students " In an educational landscape increasingly focused on preparing students for real-world success, Career and Technical Education (CTE) design is a pivotal force in shaping the learning experiences of tomorrow’s workforce. The AIA Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) continues to champion innovative approaches to CTE, through firm projects, advocacy, and research. Read more about CTE’s impact on student engagement, and how it cultivates authentic learning experiences crucial for preparing students for the challenges of the future, here: https://lnkd.in/gNJsxnRg The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Integration of the sustainable development Goals (SDGs) in architecture curriculum – quantifying the extent of SDG contributions | Open Access Edoardo Bertone, Cecilia Bischeri & Jennifer Boddy Pages: 1-20 | DOI: 10.1080/13504622.2024.2365403 Abstract Addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has become of paramount importance for higher education institutions; however, a lack of a transparent, transferrable approach to identifying and quantifying the extent of SDG contributions hinders the ability to benchmark against past performance or other institutions. In this study, a four-level, quantitative SDG contribution classification system was developed and applied to a Bachelor of Architectural Design program of an Australian university, by analysing all learning contents and assessment tasks for all the course of the Program. Results show that overall, the highest contributions were towards targets from SDG11 and SDG7, though most SDGs were addressed at some level. Contributions were mainly associated to lower cognitive learning levels, though there was a shift to higher-level (e.g. applications) contributions towards the last year of the program. Results also show that convenor-driven contributions, especially for some specific SDGs, can be significant, though in most cases SDG contributions were deemed part of core assessment/learning contents. The proposed approach provides a numerical assessment of SDGs contributions of a university-level program, which could be refined in the future and used more systematically by other institutions to benchmark and track progress towards achieving these goals. Highlights - Quantitative SDG contribution approach for universities programs - Applied to a Bachelor in Architectural Design - Highest contributions towards SDG 11 and SDG 7 - Convenor- vs course-driven contributions assessed #ArchitecturalEducation #HigherEducation #Sustainability #SDG4 #qualityeducation https://lnkd.in/giddpN5x

Learning By Design Magazine thanks AIA-CAE (The American Institute of Architects: Committee on Architecture for Education) for its recent contribution to the Summer edition of LBD, "Student Engagement Through Learning By Design Magazine thanks AIA-CAE (The American Institute of Architects: Committee on Architecture for Education) for its recent contribution to the Summer edition of LBD, "Student Engagement Through Authentic Learning Experiences: How CTE Creates Real-World Learning for Students " In an educational landscape increasingly focused on preparing students for real-world success, Career and Technical Education (CTE) design is a pivotal force in shaping the learning experiences of tomorrow’s workforce. The AIA Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) continues to champion innovative approaches to CTE, through firm projects, advocacy, and research. Read more about CTE’s impact on student engagement, and how it cultivates authentic learning experiences crucial for preparing students for the challenges of the future:: https://lnkd.in/eFv8BK5H The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗔 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 Yesterday, I had the pleasure of guiding my T Level students through their very first debate on a topic that’s close to my heart: "𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀?" We kicked off the session by splitting into two passionate teams—one in favour of traditional architecture, the other championing modern designs. Since this was their first time debating, I provided them with a detailed questionnaire to help steer their research, knowing how easy it is to get lost in the vast ocean of information online. The goal was to give them structure while still allowing them to explore both sides of the argument. What happened next was absolutely mind-boggling. The way these students gathered their points, formed arguments, and presented them left me in awe. Their engagement, discipline, and dedication during the entire two-hour debate were nothing short of inspiring. They approached the debate with resilience, bringing thoughtful, supportive statements that showcased not only their understanding of the subject but also their ability to think critically. By the end of the session, when they asked me to choose a winner, I had to admit that I couldn’t. Both teams had argued their positions with such strength and passion that declaring a “winner” seemed impossible. Instead, I chose to appreciate everyone’s hard work equally. After all, the goal wasn’t about winning but about growing, sharing knowledge, and learning more about themselves in the process. What really stood out to me was the excitement on their faces at the end. They realised just how knowledgeable they are and how connected their understanding is to the world around them. This debate truly opened doors for them—not just to discover more about architecture but also to see how much they know and how much they’re capable of. 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝘁𝘄𝗼-𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. 𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲. #ArchitecturalDebate #TraditionalVsModern #ArchitectureEducation #TeachingInnovation #FutureArchitects #DebateSkills #KnowledgeSharing #TLevelTeaching #DesignThinking #CriticalThinking #ActiveLearning #CreativeTeaching #StudentEngagement #ArchitectureLearning

How do you create more inclusion in our industry? Engage young people of diverse backgrounds and encourage their interest in architecture, engineering, and construction. That’s why we are proud supporters of the ACE Mentor Program of America, a no-cost after-school mentorship program for high school students. #acedayofaction2024 #acementorprogram #constructioninclusionweek

While we, industry professionals do get invited to educational institutes for 'gyanbazi' OR tete-e-tete with the students OR a story telling, learning session, but it's not very often that we get to speak on the Academia, the gaps in education system, mitigation strategies, innovations in curriculum design etc. It's the other way round actually :) So Thank you GHRDC Co for inviting me for this exciting conversation where I will get to share my perspective from our industry's lens. Hoping to add value on the burning topics of the decade and I am sure the take away will be more for me. Looking forward to tomorrow which will be, not just another day :) Cheers! #ideck #architectureindustry #educationsystem #sustainability #climatechange #inclusivity #policyreforms

💡 New Year, New Career Goals: 2025 Resolutions with PEA! As we gear up for an exciting new year, PEA is thrilled to share some practical tips to inspire your New Year’s resolutions and professional growth in architecture. Whether you’re mapping out your career or preparing for licensure, here are key highlights to help you succeed: 1️⃣ Set Meaningful Goals - Reflect on your passions and skills to define your long-term vision. - Take on new project types to discover what excites or challenges you. 2️⃣ Focus on Licensure Progress - Stay on top of AXP hours to build essential skills. - Schedule exams in advance to keep your momentum. 3️⃣ Build Your Network - Attend events, connect with peers, and exchange ideas to fuel your growth. - Keep tabs on Philadelphia Emerging Architects to see what the next networking event is! - Also check out the event calendars at DesignPhiladelphia and AIA Philadelphia! 4️⃣ Mind Map Your Goals - Writing down or visually mapping goals clarifies the steps needed for success. 5️⃣ Learn From Others - Seek insights from those ahead in their journey to gain invaluable guidance. - PEA is here to support and motivate you every step of the way! We are your resource! Let’s make 2025 the year we transform our aspirations into achievements. 💪 Together, we’ve got this! ✨ #NewYearsResolutions2025 #ArchitectureYoungProfessionals #YoungProfessionals #BuildYourFuture #ProfessionalDevelopment #PEA #PhiladelphiaEmergingArchitects #Architecture #Engineering #InteriorDesign #2025 #DesignYourYear #Philadelphia Post by: Zuzanna Bojarska

Elevate Your Knowledge with Our CEU Courses! Looking to stay ahead in the industry? Join us for our informative and engaging CEU courses, designed to equip you with the latest insights and best practices with our very own Austin Ondracek. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your expertise and earn valuable continuing education credits. Stay tuned for upcoming course announcements! #CEU #ContinuingEducation #IndustryUpdates #ProfessionalDevelopment #LandscapeDesign #Construction #Architecture