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The Tumut High School Library, (in its current location) was opened in 1981.
The Tumut High School Library, (in its current location) was opened in 1981.
In 2017 it received a make-over and was turned into a flexible learning space with a focus on collaboration. The space is used for whole year group activities and special presentations through to accommodating up to three classes. There are different spaces for different types of learning supporting explicit instruction, collaborative group work through to individual focus with room for dynamic and engaging blended learning experiences.
In 2017 it received a make-over and was turned into a flexible learning space with a focus on collaboration. The space is used for whole year group activities and special presentations through to accommodating up to three classes. There are different spaces for different types of learning supporting explicit instruction, collaborative group work through to individual focus with room for dynamic and engaging blended learning experiences.
Before: Senior study space and teaching space combined. Fixed computers, yellow lights and lots of brown and beige.
Before: Senior study space and teaching space combined. Fixed computers, yellow lights and lots of brown and beige.
After: Open, light and bright with notebook computers and a variety of moveable furniture for flexibility.
After: Open, light and bright with notebook computers and a variety of moveable furniture for flexibility.
Examples of some of the exciting and memorable learning experiences afforded by the Resource Centre physical spaces can be seen at Curriculum: Special Learning Experiences
Examples of some of the exciting and memorable learning experiences afforded by the Resource Centre physical spaces can be seen at Curriculum: Special Learning Experiences
Following are explanations and photographs of the different Resource Centre spaces, furniture and their uses for teaching and learning.
Following are explanations and photographs of the different Resource Centre spaces, furniture and their uses for teaching and learning.
Main teaching space - Small group and explicit teaching tables
Main teaching space - Small group and explicit teaching tables
Small group (left)
Small group (left)
View into the main teaching space
View into the main teaching space
Explicit teaching (right)
Explicit teaching (right)
Furniture configurations can help to direct focus and the way students learn. Teachers are able to make the most of the space to move students around to create engaging and dynamic learning experiences. Interactive whiteboards can be use for presentating to one side for class groups and two sides for larger groups.
Furniture configurations can help to direct focus and the way students learn. Teachers are able to make the most of the space to move students around to create engaging and dynamic learning experiences. Interactive whiteboards can be use for presentating to one side for class groups and two sides for larger groups.
Booths and focus tables
Booths and focus tables
The booths (left and middle) are very popular with small groups and as a motivation for students in class groups. Focus tables (right) at the side of the room are also popular.
The booths (left and middle) are very popular with small groups and as a motivation for students in class groups. Focus tables (right) at the side of the room are also popular.
Foyer
Foyer
Above: Students using the whiteboard wall for a breakout activity.
Above: Students using the whiteboard wall for a breakout activity.
Middle: A large pinboard showcases student work.
Middle: A large pinboard showcases student work.
Above: The Foyer is a bookable space popular for small class groups, as a breakout space or for staff meetings.
Above: The Foyer is a bookable space popular for small class groups, as a breakout space or for staff meetings.
Senior Study and Focus Room
Senior Study and Focus Room
Above: The Focus Room is a bookable small classroom or meeting space.
Above: The Focus Room is a bookable small classroom or meeting space.
Above: Distance Education students (Years 11 and 12) have access to computers for their online learning.
Above: Distance Education students (Years 11 and 12) have access to computers for their online learning.
Middle: Senior Study
Middle: Senior Study
Senior students have access to a Senior Study that is separate, but within the Resource Centre space. They appreciate the quiet space designated to study with access to computers, the student printer and print resources.
Senior students have access to a Senior Study that is separate, but within the Resource Centre space. They appreciate the quiet space designated to study with access to computers, the student printer and print resources.
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