> To continue from my Friday posting - I was intrigued by
>Eugene's question about what a setting would look like that fit for a
>variety of educational approaches (am I correct about that question,
>Eugene?).
Yes, this was what I meant.
> So, Eugene, I think one kind of setting that works is one that has
>flexible furniture that can easily be moved about for various activities,
>enough space to move around in, and lots of natural light.
>
I think I agree with you. I think the classroom arrangements should
flexible: 1) for a teacher to support a variety or classroom activity
designs; 2) for a diversity of teachers using different educational
philosophies from traditional (lecturing, dittos) to children-run (a lot of
hands-on activities) and collaborative (group projects and discussions);
and finally 3) for students themselves who may want to rearrange the space
to make it more comfortable private and communal (I was thinking about
something like Eva's example of "coffee chat room" for students). It is
also interesting question whether school space should allow for two or more
classes to meet for their learning joint activities. Also open space
around school can be also arranged to host learning activities.
What do you think?
Eugene
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Eugene Matusov
Willard Hall Educational Bldg., Room 206G
Department of Educational Studies
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716-2920
Phone: (302) 831-1266
Fax: (302) 831-4445
e-mail: ematusov who-is-at udel.edu
http://www.ematusov.com
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