So, you want to teach with materials? Developing materials literacy using object-based learning

Peters, Morwenna; Dowling, Fiona; Coxhead, Billie

Abstract

Supported by an ARLIS Research Award, a knowledge exchange project between UAL and UWE Bristol was initiated to integrate technical and making literacies with librarian-led object-based learning frameworks.

We define materials literacy as: the ability to think critically and make informed and balanced judgements about the materials we encounter, source and select. It empowers us as citizens to contribute to a more sustainable society by developing our understanding of material origins, properties and environmental impact.

This workshop will briefly summarise the project's outcomes, which include resources for facilitators to help learners explore and experiment with materials. Participants will engage with activities and materials, and practice facilitating these activities, empowering them to incorporate these resources into their teaching.

• Presentation Conference Type: Presentation / Talk
• Conference Name: ARCLIB (Architecture Librarians Group)
• Start Date: Jul 9, 2025
• End Date: Jul 11, 2025
• Deposit Date: Jul 24, 2025
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: Materials literacy, object based learning, materials libraries, information literacy, academic literacy
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/14716239