Redesigning the Learning Space

Reflection: How is space the third teacher?

Space is the third teacher because it is the nonverbal that is always around us. As a small child we learn not only from the adults around us but primarily from our environment, that’s what the putting everything in their mouth is all about right? So from the beginning we know what we are exposed to and the spaces we frequent. We learn about gravity on the playground and buoyancy at the pool. If all classrooms had collaborative spaces I believe that more students would lean toward those types of activities instead of away from. As an adult I sit at the bar when I am feeling social but at a small table when I want to be left alone. Appropriate spaces can encourage students to learn to make those choices for themselves and their learning.

Before Redesign

Redesign Goals:

1. Flexibility

2. Creativity

3. Productivity

After Redesign