COGNITIVE SKILLS AND LEARNING STRATEGIES MOST FREQUENTLY USED IN THE FIRST YEAR OF ARCHITECTURE

Abstract

The present study identified the cognitive skills and learning strategies most commonly used in the first year of studies of an architecture degree program. It was based on the review of the literature available in databases such as Scopus, Web of Science and SciELO. A total of 100 documents were reviewed, 79 of which were selected for the systematic review using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) methodology and reflective thematic analysis. The general objective of the review was to identify what cognitive skills are required in the academic training of architecture and what learning strategies have been implemented for their development. From the review of the selected literature, it is concluded that the cognitive skills required in the first year of architecture are fostered through appropriate learning strategies.