From Embodied Perception to Spatial Construction: Design and Practice of an Open-Source Spatial Education Curriculum at Taichung Green Museumbrary

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Weiting Lin, SiSi. Learn by Space, Taiwan
Hsinju Hsieh, SiSi. Learn by Space, Taiwan
Yichen Lee, SiSi. Learn by Space, Taiwan

Abstract

In response to the pervasive lack of spatial literacy education in Taiwan and the uneven geographic distribution of cultural resources, this study examines the pedagogical mechanisms of an open-source spatial education curriculum designed around the Taichung Green Museumbrary—a landmark hybrid institution designed by the architecture firm SANAA. Adopting a Design-Based Research (DBR) framework, the project develops an adaptable, open-source curriculum package structurally aligned with the principles of Open Educational Resources (OER). The curriculum synthesizes two primary modalities: a situated sensory promenade based on Le Corbusier's concept of the architectural promenade, followed by a hands-on architectural design workshop. The guided spatial walk-through transforms SANAA's fluid and transparent architectural codes into primary school students' intuitive bodily awareness and embodied perception. Subsequently, modularized learning templates function as an interactive scaffolding, supporting students in transforming transient sensory experiences into coherent three-dimensional spatial compositions. Learning outcomes evaluated through the Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs) framework reveal substantial advancements across spatial scale cognition, high-order design thinking, and critical social reflexivity concerning the publicness and inclusivity of civic spheres. The findings validate that lowering specialized professional barriers through open educational materials establishes a highly scalable pathway for art institutions to promote cultural equity, transformative museum learning, and democratic citizenship.

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