Classroom Spaces That Work.M. K. Clayton with M. B. Forton. Greenfield Greenfield, town (1990 pop. 18,666), seat of Franklin co., NW Mass., at the confluence of the Deerfield and Green rivers, near their junction with the Connecticut; settled 1686, set off from Deerfield and inc. 1753. , MA: Northeast Foundation for Children, 2001. 181 pp. Classroom Spaces That Work provides practical strategies and ideas for creating an environment that is conducive con·du·cive adj. Tending to cause or bring about; contributive: working conditions not conducive to productivity. See Synonyms at favorable. to teaching and learning. A recipient of the Independent Publisher Book Award of 2002, Classroom Spaces That Work is a readable read·a·ble adj. 1. Easily read; legible: a readable typeface. 2. Pleasurable or interesting to read: a readable story. and useful resource. Teachers, professors, and administrators all can benefit from this thoughtful examination of classroom environments. Educators need to look for connections between how a classroom is designed and the learning climate that is promoted. Too often, we become caught up in the demands of curriculum and learning standards Learning Standards is a term used to describe standards applied to education content, particularly in the US K-12 space. The Learning Standards themselves can can be found on the individual web sites for states [1] and forget that the classroom environment can be an asset in planning and teaching. A well-organized classroom delivers several messages to the learner: * You are welcome here * Your needs are important * You will learn and participate in many interesting experiences * You can trust the routine and expectations in this classroom * You share responsibility for maintaining our classroom. The author reviews the selection and organization of materials and furnishings furnishings the extra type or quantity of hair on the head, tail, ears or legs, specified for a particular breed. For example, the feathers in setters, the beard in Bearded collies, the eyebrows in Schnauzers. , strategies for creating meaningful learning from centers and displays, and the effects of carefully organized meeting areas. Teachers are encouraged to eliminate clutter, and to be sensitive to the impact of allergies Allergies Definition Allergies are abnormal reactions of the immune system that occur in response to otherwise harmless substances. Description Allergies are among the most common of medical disorders. , sound, light, and texture on children's well-being, behavior, and ability to learn. This text recognizes that teaching is more than meeting curriculum standards; the curriculum also must be cognitively challenging and appropriate. Reviewed by Teri Lawrence |
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