Interesting methodology for measuring learning space design

Measuring the effect on teaching practice of room design has many complexities. Here is a very useful method described in this paper. A set of teaching and learning activities are defined. Classroom observations record at intervals, the position and activity of the teacher. The maps and lengths and sequences of activities can then be compared. They are further explored in interviews. Martin's conclusions are that rooms do influence, but most strongly in a negative way. The strongest of these being for student-centred teachers in teacher centric classrooms.
S h martin. The classroom environment and its effects on the practice of teachers

Measuring the effect on teaching practice of room design has many complexities. Here is a very useful method described in this paper. A set of teaching and learning activities are defined. Classroom observations record at intervals, the position and activity of the teacher. The maps and lengths and sequences of activities can then be compared. They are further explored in interviews. Martin's conclusions are that rooms do influence, but most strongly in a negative way. The strongest of these being for student-centred teachers in teacher centric classrooms.
S h martin. The classroom environment and its effects on the practice of teachers

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