re-designing learning spaces for 21st century girls
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21st CENTURY GIRLS
Re-designing learning spaces for
Ellen Duff, Design AssociateFielding Nair International (MI)
Renata Rafferty, Head of SchoolSaint Gertrude High School (VA)
21st Century Learning Design
Case Study: Saint Gertrude
Design Discussion
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Case Study: Magnificat
Design Discussion
Overview
Who is FNI?
ARCHITECTS EDUCATORS
Glad you asked!
We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.
- Winston Churchill
http://www.shorpy.com/node/5907?size=_original#caption
http://www.radnor-sevenoaks.org/school-of-life-or-exam-factory/
https://www.slideshare.net/mrhovey/classroom-design-an-exploration
Education Drives our ProcessIndividually Owned Rooms
Silo Teaching
Teacher Directed
Segregated Subjects
Classroom-based
Team Teaching
Student Directed
Integrated Content
Network-based
Teacher Desk
Corridor
Classroom
Space Limits New Ways of Teaching + Learning
TRADITIONAL
METHODS
INNOVATIVE
PRACTICES
Education Drives our Process
Silo Teaching
Teacher Directed
Segregated Subjects
Classroom-based
Team Teaching
Student Directed
Integrated Content
Network-based
Teacher Desk
Corridor
Classroom
Individually Owned Rooms
75-85% utilization rate
Space Limits New Ways of Teaching + Learning
TRADITIONAL
METHODS
INNOVATIVE
PRACTICES
Education Drives our Process
Silo Teaching
Teacher Directed
Segregated Subjects
Classroom-based
Team Teaching
Student Directed
Integrated Content
Network-based
Corridor
Classroom
Shared Classrooms Rooms
Sharing Classrooms allows
for 100% utilization
Teacher Collaboration
Space allows for more Collaboration
TRADITIONAL
METHODS
INNOVATIVE
PRACTICES
Education Drives our Process
Silo Teaching
Teacher Directed
Segregated Subjects
Classroom-based
Team Teaching
Student Directed
Integrated Content
Network-based
Space is Maximized for Innovative Practices
Learning Community Model
Sharing Classrooms allows
for 100% utilization
Learning Suite Learning Studio
SeminarActive Lab
Learning Commons
Small Group
Teacher Collaboration
TRADITIONAL
METHODS
INNOVATIVE
PRACTICES
Learning Community provide more:
- Tighter integration between
questioning, exploration, and
presentation modes of learning
- Greater access to resources and
digital media
- More opportunity to differentiate
and individualize for all students
Learning Community provide more:
- More opportunity to flexibly
group students quickly
- More teacher collaboration in
planning and delivery of learning
program
- More professional growth for
teachers
Saint Gertrude High SchoolTransitioning to a 21st century
learning pedagogy
60% of your impact is in your physical presence.
Learning Community
Existing Proposed
Welcoming Entry
Existing Proposed
Social Heart
Existing Proposed
Performing Arts
Existing Proposed
Indoor/Outdoor Connections
Existing Proposed
Distributed Learning
Existing Proposed
Learning Modalities - Simplified
Independent Study
Project Based Learning
Team Collaboration
Teacher Lecture
Peer Tutoring
1-on-1 Learning with Teacher
Student Presentation
Online Learning
Performance Based Learning
Interdisciplinary Learning
Social Emotional Learning
Art Based Learning
Design Based Learning
Play Based Learning
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What type of learning takes place in this space?
What is the role of a teacher in this space?
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Opportunities and Barriers:
Discuss one of the questions below with your table.
Design Interventions
Opportunities and Barriers:
Discuss one of the questions below with your table.
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What type of learning takes place in this space?
What is the role of a teacher in this space?
What are the clear advantages and limitations of this space?
Design Interventions
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CASE STUDYMagnificat High School
Rocky River, Ohio
Nooks and cranniesLibrary Entrance : Before
Library : Before
Library Entrance : After
Library Entrance : After
Library Interior : After
Corridor : Before
Cafeteria : Before
Corridor : After
Cafeteria : After
Cafeteria : After
Cafeteria : After
TABLE DISCUSSIONHow can I re-imagine existing
spaces within my school to enhance 21st century
learning?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!
Feel free to ask any questions….