Article
Making a Classroom Work for PBL
John Tindall-Gibson
This article highlights how a simple rearrangement of classroom furniture can significantly enhance the implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL).
Classroom Design
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Well-Being Spaces for Teachers and Staff
Kaiser Permanente
This analysis provides guidance on creating well-being spaces for teachers and staff, suggesting active living and calming areas with practical tips for design and maintenance to support educators' health
Research/Report
Making the Space for Learning
Paula G. Gonzalez, Daniel Noh, Daniel Wilson
This white paper aims to examine what is known about the qualities of spaces that support learning and offer guiding principles for designers to consider.
Research/Report
Design Lessons from Teachers 2.0
Corgan
This report asserts that teacher wellbeing, thoughtful integration of physical and virtual learning, and strategic flexibility are crucial for educators. Addressing these needs can aid in teacher recruitment and retention.
Research/Report
The Effect of School Design on Users’ Responses: A Systematic Review (2008–2017)
Sara Manca, Veronica Cerina, Valentina Tobia, Simona Sacchi, and Ferdinando Fornara
This journal article, a systematic review of research, underscores the importance of pleasant, flexible learning environments with good acoustics, thermal comfort, ventilation, and natural light for students' and teachers' performance, satisfaction, and wellbeing, also noting the benefits of integrating indoor and outdoor learning
Article
Lessons from Teachers: How Classroom Design Impacts Teachers
Corgan
This analysis shares insights from educators on how classroom design impacts their satisfaction, employment, and effectiveness, emphasizing the importance of considering teacher needs in school environments
Research/Report
Clever Classrooms: Summary Report of the HEAD Project
Peter Barrett, Yufan Zhang, Fay Davies, and Lucinda Barrett
This report describing the findings from HEAD Project (UK) shows that well-designed primary school classrooms can boost learning by as much as 16%. It highlights the impact of key environmental design factors and offers practical, low-cost tips for improving classroom environments to support academic progress.
Research/Report
A History of School Design and Its Indoor Environmental Standards, 1900 to Today
Lindsay Baker
This report traces how school buildings have evolved from 1900 to today, focusing on how environmental design features like ventilation, lighting, and acoustics have shaped student health and learning.
Research/Report
The Classroom Environment and its Effects on the Practice of Teachers
Sandra Horne Martin
This article investigates the intricate relationship between classroom design and teacher practice, providing valuable insights for educators, researchers, and designers.