Trust the Process: A Scalable Model for UX Pedagogy

While user experience (UX) and technical and professional communication (TPC) are intertwined, how UX is taught in TPC is highly variable. In this article, we report data from a study with TPC instructors who teach UX to identify patterns in approaches to teaching UX. We provide background on UX ped...

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Published inJournal of technical writing and communication Vol. 55; no. 1; pp. 3 - 30
Main Authors Rose, Emma J., Turner, Heather N.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.01.2025
Sage Publications Ltd
Subjects
Pedagogy
Technical communication
User experience
user experience
UX process
pedagogy
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ISSN0047-2816
1541-3780
DOI10.1177/00472816231210234

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Summary:While user experience (UX) and technical and professional communication (TPC) are intertwined, how UX is taught in TPC is highly variable. In this article, we report data from a study with TPC instructors who teach UX to identify patterns in approaches to teaching UX. We provide background on UX pedagogy, share methods including collecting data from a questionnaire and interviews and conducting qualitative analysis. The findings map teaching activities onto the design process and show patterns and commonalities. We conclude by proposing a process-based approach for teaching UX in TPC classes and programs to provide scaffolding and connections for students.
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ISSN:0047-2816
1541-3780
DOI:10.1177/00472816231210234