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the classroom environment (principles for designing (physical space…
the classroom environment
informs and documents the social interactions that go on
encounters
friendships
learning
shapes how teachers and students will feel think and behave
lasting effects on [students and teachers] lives
constraints
space
existing infrastructure
access to resources
teachers confront what is and is not possible in the classroom environment
designing is an art and a science
configuring the best spaces for promoting student learning
"create a literate environment that fosters reading and writing"
create a literate classroom environment where students learn together about the real world and possible worlds
discovers uses of their minds
imagination
materials
where they feel well, productive, energized, and safe
principles for designing
physical space aligned with instructional goals
"what people do is markedly influenced by where they are
space should accommdate multiple configurations for large and small groups
be flexible
sufficient materials organized well
availability of materials
access to materials
contain a variety of literacy materials in sufficient amounts
for teacher use:
manuals/
books/charts
for student use:
little books, word cards/letter tiles, practice books
contain enough books at appropriate levels for independent & recreational reading
walls that teach
appeal is artful but depends on key strategies such as creating clear uncluttered displayes proper signage and using graphics to enhance ideas
orderly yet varied
a participatory environment
Development of participatory skills needs to start early and to be
continually nurtured across the elementary school years
greening the environment
greening=improves environmental quality to
the benefit of students and teachers
healthy schools and classrooms:
promoting more natural lighting, less toxic cleaning agents, improved ventilation and acoustics, better artificial lighting, and improved air quality
problem of practice