Sanoff proposed an observation form and rating scales for school buildings, encompassing everything from indoor and outdoor learning space, to informal social areas, to the dining space, to classrooms. He also used open-ended questions such as “I wish my school …” and used photographs of th...
Space renovated:Thomas G. Carpenter Library (Main Library), 199 000 sq. ft Features of the new space:Circulation and Reference areas on two separate floors; group study rooms; large glass walls and improved lighting; stacks redesign; appealing outdoor landscape; extensiveart collection(donated by...
For Utah’s rural schools in the central, southwest, southeast, and northeast corners of the state we combined the districts in those areas into piles to send to the regional service centers. It was a huge undertaking and took up all of the free space in our storage area. With Clark Plan...
So what does this actually look like? The first step in creating a physical environment that works for you is to ensure that you have created specific learning areas in your classroom for the different types of instruction that takes place during the day. For example: Whole Group Small Group ...
In the morning, the co-teachers set up the classroom with different ‘ learning areas’, Every classroom will have different learning areas based on the needs and interests of the children,and the co-teachers are constantly chang...
Ultimately, the replication of the method across a wider variety of classroom types could help teachers identify areas for early intervention and micromanagement of classrooms as well as help nurture and inform future design decisions.doi:10.1080/17452007.2018.1477727Paula Cardellino...
Many higher education institutions are developing a schedule for routine cleaning and disinfection of frequently touched surfaces and open or communal areas like bathrooms, drinking fountains, etc. and limiting communal areas as much as possible. Keeping a Close Eye Out Lastly, staff and students on...
Students can view their most up to date grades, allowing them to easily track their progress and empowering them to take control of their learning. By having access to their grades, students can quickly assess their strengths and weaknesses, find areas that need improvement, and take corrective...
Short on classroom space? You will get great ideas for storing your center and explore some alternatives to having a permanent spot for every center. You will master an easy, effective process for introducing centers and their materials to your students and develop strategies for what to do when...
Beware of OVER decorating.While it can be tempting to go all out with your classroom decor, remember that you don't want to over-stimulate your students! This can be especially tough on neuro-divergent students. Leave space for your anchor charts.As the year progresses, you will be creating...