Pedagogy and Professional Development

What do students really learn from a fashion show? A theoretical approach to a project-based learning activity

Authors: Charles Edward Freeman (Mississippi State University) , Phyllis Bell Miller (Mississippi State University) , Caroline Kobia (Mississippi State University) , Juyoung Lee (Mississippi State University)

Abstract

Currently, there is very limited research on the value or educational objectives associated with student engagement in a fashion-show production. Therefore, the purpose of this investigation was to apply a project-based learning, theoretical framework (Blumenfeld, Soloway, Marx, Krajcik, Guzdial, & Palincsar, 1991) to a merchandising/promotions project that involved planning and executing a student-directed fashion show.

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How to Cite: Freeman, C. E. , Miller, P. B. , Kobia, C. & Lee, J. (2015) “What do students really learn from a fashion show? A theoretical approach to a project-based learning activity”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 72(1).