21ST CENTURY LEARNING SPACESCONTEMPORARY DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS FOR EDUCATION SPACES

TREVOR MCCANN/ALOK KUMAR

The goal is to understand the role of agile spaces and furniture to support the learning experience, as well as explore the impact technologies, pedagogies, and furniture has on learning spaces.

We are living and learning in the 21st Century!

21ST CENTURY LEARNING SPACES

Understanding the evolution19th Century ReflectionWhy?Engaging the changeSpace Landscapes/LearnscapesStem/Steam commentsShowcase furniture pieces and….Feature ProjectsHow “Civom” can assist

UNDERSTANDING THE EVOLUTION

“Schools have been leaving behind the traditional rigid classrooms and libraries and they are transforming into collaborative and agile learning environments. Design and Placement of Furniture are influencing pedagogical practice more than ever.”“Previously there had been little research conducted into how learning spaces and library design, layout and seating arrangement effects student learning.”

Byers, T. Imms, W. & Hartnell-Young (2014). Making the case for space: the effect of learning spaces on teaching and learning. Curriculum and Teaching 29(1) 5-19. DOI:10.7459/ct/29.1.02

UNDERSTANDING THE EVOLUTION

“The need to explore the relationship between pedagogy, space and technology has brought a dramatic shift to more student-centred and collaborative approach to learning.”“Schools and universities are re-designing their individual learning spaces and open plan areas to increase student engagement, welfare and academic performance.”

Byers, T. Imms, W. & Hartnell-Young (2014). Making the case for space: the effect of learning spaces on teaching and learning. Curriculum and Teaching 29(1) 5-19. DOI:10.7459/ct/29.1.02

19TH CENTURY LEARNING SPACES - REFLECTION

WHY THE EVOLUTION IS NECESSARY – RELEVANCE!

Learning spaces need continued change to be relevant! “Design , Functionality and People”

The strong push towards self discovery learning is reshaping spaces to accommodate the methods of learningModern spaces need to accommodate a choice for students in the way they engageBetter Learning outcomes for tomorrow’s leaders

ENGAGING THE CHANGE

Agility - agile learning spaces promote active engagement in the learning space . Incorporate soft seating, bean bags, chairs, collaborative tables, high benches. Having designated ‘zones’ for group work, individual work, critical reflection and instruction can help diversify the learning space layout.Having writable surfaces or glass boards aides in student collaboration, especially brainstorming and unpacking ideas.Interactive, mobile, and creative technologies are emerging trends in learning spaces.Learning spaces zones - reading, chill out, collaborative, discovery, sanctuary, break out.

FURNITURE LANDSCAPES - LEARNSCAPES

“Challenge Conventional Thinking”“Space Architecture”Furniture Landscapes provide student choice in how they learn and how they communicate with each other in the learning environment.Consider ILETC!

FURNITURE LEARNSCAPE OUTCOMES

Assist student centred direction Provide a solution based learning environment.Encourage and enhance student engagementEnhance student participation in the learning processRemove the traditional look and formality in learning spaces.STEM/STEAM - Robotics, Creative Technologies, tactile experience….careful not to replace Libraries!

STEM/STEAM - Robotics, Creative Technologies, tactile experience….Emerging trends across the globe with the development of these spaces and that’s a good thing………however be careful not to replace Libraries!STEM/STEAM are a topic for another presentation

LEARNSCAPES SIGNATURE FURNITURE

Adding signature furniture pieces stimulates interest, engagement, and enhances learning activity.Examples………

SIGNATURE PIECES - FURNITURE

SIGNATURE PIECES - FURNITURE

SIGNATURE PIECES - FURNITURE

SIGNATURE PIECES - FURNITURE

EXAMPLES OF LANDSCAPES / LEARNSCAPES

Following slides highlight projects -overseas and throughout India.

EXAMPLES OF LANDSCAPES / LEARNSCAPES

Overseas Projects

FLOOR PLAN EXAMPLE - CLASSROOM

FLOOR PLAN EXAMPLE – LEARNING SPACES

CIVOM - HOW CAN WE HELP?

Civom has emerged from and with Raeco who has been in the Global Education and Learning Industry for over 55years. Civom provide in house design and customization making us a one stop shop for all project partners.Civom provide Consultancy/Floor Plans and Interior Design Services. Civom are expanding to incorporate all 360* learning platforms into our portfolio.