The proper understanding and effective use of space in open space schools requires teacher, administrator, and student participation and involvement. Open plan schools can improve instruction because teachers are all visible. As a result, instructional improvements can be observed and encouraged, and weaker teachers tend to become stronger as they identify the traits of stronger teachers. Open plan schools can also encourage individualized learning situations, more student-teacher multi-activity, and interdisciplinary programs based on central themes. (Author/MLF)