Describes Florida's Early Learning Program for 3-, and 4- and 5-year-old children of migrant workers. (ED)

Presents eight ideas for making your music classroom visually attractive. (Editor/RK)

Presented is the stage-set design approach to classroom environment, in which the classroom is designed as a stage so that learning experiences and situations may become life-related and purposeful. (BD)

Many modern educational facilities reflect tremendous architectural and engineering advancement. However, the most important element, the individual learning space, has been grossly neglected. (Author/MLF)

Ever wish you could give your classroom a face-lifting? You can, inexpensively and effectively. To show you how, the Instructor staff invaded two rooms at Dansville Elementary School to help solve some problems. You'll be intrigued by their suggestions and encouraged to try your own ideas. (Editor/RK)

Problems to be overcome in making the transition from a traditional classroom to a real business environment include provision for a mix of activities, variety of space sizes and shapes, multifuction spaces, and flexible planning. (Includes guidelines for adapting facilities.) (JOW)

Investigated the effect of row versus table (clustered desks) seating arrangements in three classrooms with children having emotional and moderate learning difficulties. Results showed on-task behaviors doubled as conditions changed from desk clusters to rows. Rate of disruption was three times higher in the desk cluster seating arrangement.…

Discusses classroom design and uses of interactive media. Covers the design of public speaking/interpersonal/small group communication classrooms, the simulation laboratory, the communication effectiveness trainer (ComET system), audience response systems, speech evaluation using computers, and system design considerations. (PD)

Provides information related to the design of chemistry classrooms and laboratories. Project cost estimates, space assignment by function, generation of space requirements, educational specifications, and space conversion formulas (considering net assignable square feet) are among the topics discussed. (JN)

Describes spatial, pedagogical, and psychological dimensions of the pottery studio as an art learning environment. Contends that the art learning environment, at its deeper levels, is determined by the philosophic meanings and underlying attitudes of student and instructor as conveyed in their speech and writing. (RM)

Outlines a study of two teachers' image of "the classroom as home" illustrating how personal and professional experiences are expressed in their classroom practices. Offers a theoretical concept of "image" as knowledge incorporating theoretical, practical, objective, and subjective experience. (MD)

Described is a program developed and used by two teachers to individualize instruction and overcome student apathy in their biology classes. A book, "An Approach to Teaching Biology, Student Guide to Learning," was developed to supplement the textbooks used. The physical rearrangement of the classroom was also considered imperative. (EB)

The verbal behavior, physical locations, and seat preferences of members of large groups assembled in row-and-column seating arrangements were investigated. Research procedures revealed that location significantly affected the verbalization rate of certain categories of experimental subjects. The findings confirmed previous observations that there…

This paper addresses classroom design trends and the key issues schools should consider for better classroom space flexibility and adaptability. Classroom space design issues when schools embrace technology are discussed, as are design considerations when rooms must accommodate different grade levels, the importance of lighting, furniture…