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Aligning Pedagogy with Physical Learning Spaces
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van Merriënboer, Jeroen J. G.; McKenney, Susan; Cullinan, Dominic; Heuer, Jos – European Journal of Education, 2017
The quality of education suffers when pedagogies are not aligned with physical learning spaces. For example, the architecture of the triple-decker Victorian schools across England fits the information transmission model that was dominant in the industrial age, but makes it more difficult to implement student-centred pedagogies that better fit a…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Physical Environment, Educational Quality, School Buildings
Can the Physical Environment Have an Impact on the Learning Environment?
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Lippman, Peter C. – CELE Exchange, 2010
This article argues in favour of challenging "best practice" generally accepted by the architectural profession by embracing a responsive design approach for creating learning environments. Such an approach accepts that the environment shapes the learner, and that learners influence their environment. A responsive design approach would embrace the…
Descriptors: Design, Interaction, Physical Environment, Educational Environment
The Evolution of Academic Library Architecture: A Summary.
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Toombs, Kenneth E. – Journal of Library Administration, 1992
Reviews the history of architectural developments in academic libraries. Highlights include natural lighting and the invention of the incandescent bulb; compact shelving; open versus closed stacks; modular construction methods; central air conditioning and controlled environments; interior arrangements; access to handicapped users and staff; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accessibility (for Disabled), Architecture, Climate Control
Architectural Features and Perceptions of Community Residences for People with Mental Retardation.
Thompson, Travis; And Others – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1996
Architects, group home administrators, people with mental retardation, family members of people with mental retardation, and college undergraduates substantially agreed in rating the homelikeness of 20 community residences for people with mental retardation. Clusters of physical features identified using an architectural inventory were found to be…
Descriptors: Adults, Architecture, Attitudes, Building Design
Interdependence of Architectural Features and Program Variables in Community Residences for People with Mental Retardation.
Thompson, Travis; And Others – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1996
The behavior of 80 individuals with mental retardation living in community residences was assessed to investigate the influence of architectural features identified with homelikeness. Results found that adaptive and maladaptive behavior covaried with homelikeness ratings. Associations between specific architectural features and the behavior of…
Descriptors: Adults, Architecture, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems
East Meets West--An Introduction to the Design of Residential Interiors in Contemporary Asian Countries. Asian Studies Module.
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Hagan, Kay – 1997
This curriculum module presents information for an introductory course designed to develop a cross-cultural awareness and appreciation of the rich opportunities for growth in interior design and related fields that has resulted from the expansion of the global marketplace. First, the instructional goals of the course are outlined, suggesting that…
Descriptors: Architecture, Asian Studies, Community Colleges, Course Content