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This document discusses different approaches to rethinking classroom design and layout to better support learning. It presents examples of classrooms that feature: 1) Flexible and permeable boundaries between classrooms and corridors to allow for collaborative and informal learning spaces. 2) Dividing classrooms into zones for different functions like active, breakout, and flex spaces. 3) Combining multiple learning studios into learning suites that can be adapted for individual or combined use. 4) Organizing into small learning communities of shared teaching spaces for focused groups of students. 5) Using furniture design to encourage student movement and flexibility in the classroom.

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RETHINKING CLASSROOMS function + design Presented by: Ermais Erpham thinking outside the box
Panther Lake Elementary School Federal Way, WA Images courtesy of School Designer Graphic courtesy of Design Share • Traditional classroom was modeled after the industrial line of production • A variation of this approach sees the corridor as an auxiliary space useful in the learning process • Corridor could be used as: • Collaborative area for group learning • Display area • Informal learning area Classroom – Shift in boundaries
Polaris K-12 School Anchorage, AK Images and graphic courtesy of Design Share • Evolved from the L-shaped learning spaces first explored by Eliel Saarinen at the Crow School in Winnetka, IL • Offers flexible learning environment suitable for different teaching and learning styles • The classroom is divided into three functions: • Active Zone: Entry area, storage and project work • Breakout Area with soft seating • Flex Space: Seminar, quite individual work or presentation Classroom – Learning Studios
Cristo Rey High School Minneapolis, MN Images and graphic courtesy of Design Share • Two learning studios can be combined to form a learning suite • Separation could be moveable wall, a screen or some sort of a storage unit • When needed studios can function as individual units • Provision of an outdoor learning terrace can increase flexibility and versatility of learning environment Classroom – Learning Suite
Greenman Elementary School Aurora, IL Images and graphic courtesy of Design Share – Designing for the future of learning • A school within a school • Communal teaching/knowledge sharing • Small size and scale • Provide focused learning environments: • A group of teachers and other adults working closely with a particular group of students Classroom – Small Learning Community
Marine Elementary School Marine on St. Croix, MN Images courtesy of The New York Times • Encourages movement and fidgeting • Helps expend energy • Helps them to be alert and awake • Helps teacher communicate at the students’ level • Encourages to move, see, play outside Classrooms – Flexibility through furniture design
Ordrup School Gentofte, Denmark Images courtesy of School Design Studio + Imagine Inspirational school design • Designed for personalized learning • Does away with standardization • Heightened creativity: furniture = design object and open for personal interpretation • Learning = fun Classroom – Full sensory stimulation
Bcra classrooms
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Bcra classrooms

  • 1. RETHINKING CLASSROOMS function + design Presented by: Ermais Erpham thinking outside the box
  • 2. Panther Lake Elementary School Federal Way, WA Images courtesy of School Designer Graphic courtesy of Design Share • Traditional classroom was modeled after the industrial line of production • A variation of this approach sees the corridor as an auxiliary space useful in the learning process • Corridor could be used as: • Collaborative area for group learning • Display area • Informal learning area Classroom – Shift in boundaries
  • 3. Polaris K-12 School Anchorage, AK Images and graphic courtesy of Design Share • Evolved from the L-shaped learning spaces first explored by Eliel Saarinen at the Crow School in Winnetka, IL • Offers flexible learning environment suitable for different teaching and learning styles • The classroom is divided into three functions: • Active Zone: Entry area, storage and project work • Breakout Area with soft seating • Flex Space: Seminar, quite individual work or presentation Classroom – Learning Studios
  • 4. Cristo Rey High School Minneapolis, MN Images and graphic courtesy of Design Share • Two learning studios can be combined to form a learning suite • Separation could be moveable wall, a screen or some sort of a storage unit • When needed studios can function as individual units • Provision of an outdoor learning terrace can increase flexibility and versatility of learning environment Classroom – Learning Suite
  • 5. Greenman Elementary School Aurora, IL Images and graphic courtesy of Design Share – Designing for the future of learning • A school within a school • Communal teaching/knowledge sharing • Small size and scale • Provide focused learning environments: • A group of teachers and other adults working closely with a particular group of students Classroom – Small Learning Community
  • 6. Marine Elementary School Marine on St. Croix, MN Images courtesy of The New York Times • Encourages movement and fidgeting • Helps expend energy • Helps them to be alert and awake • Helps teacher communicate at the students’ level • Encourages to move, see, play outside Classrooms – Flexibility through furniture design
  • 7. Ordrup School Gentofte, Denmark Images courtesy of School Design Studio + Imagine Inspirational school design • Designed for personalized learning • Does away with standardization • Heightened creativity: furniture = design object and open for personal interpretation • Learning = fun Classroom – Full sensory stimulation