Understanding and planning for informal learning space development: A case study in Hong Kong

Understanding and planning for informal learning space development: A case study in Hong Kong

• Yau, Oscar K. T. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Chin, David C. W. Café de Coral Holdings Limited, Hong Kong
• Hsu, Cathy H. C. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Cogent Education, 10(1), 2023

Taylor & Francis

2023

• S School Environment & Facilities, Organization
  • SE School Building, Campus & Environment

Informal Learning Space Capacity Planning Theory of Constraints Master Plan

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Post-Secondary Education

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Informal learning space (ILS) has increasingly become important for higher education. Yet, most studies were conducted on a piecemeal basis, without considering the planning of the campus. This study adopts a systematic and data-driven approach in understanding the types of ILS, preferences and behaviors using a case study in Hong Kong, by first classifying ILS into user-defined types followed by usage behavior for each ILS types. A mixed-method approach was used by conducting qualitative interviews, focus groups, on-site fieldwork observations and large-scale quantitative survey ( N = 999) with students. Five types of ILS with unique characteristics were identified. This applied research seeks to suggest development directions and design input for ILS types, with implications for master planning in ILS development, extending to any universities using the same procedure. © 2023 The Author(s).

• English

Journal Articles

• 2331186X

• 10.1080/2331186X.2023.2180863

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/en/bibs/8b890fa9

2024-07-11