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ERIC Number: EJ798528
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-May
Pages: 5
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-0003-0945
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Versatile Spaces: Using Furniture to Create Spaces for Varied Needs, Even on a Budget
Stewart, David
American School & University, v80 n9 p41-45 May 2008
The learning landscape is changing quickly, and education institutions are hard-pressed to make sure their academic facilities are meeting the evolving needs of teachers and students. Within a universe of continual change, though, school facilities still need furniture. Furniture selection goes beyond color or size. Furniture must be flexible and functional, and support the needs of individual students. With so much at stake, forecasting furniture needs for 2010 may seem overwhelming. Whether considering a retrofit project or new school installation, furniture is a key component in the planning process. The overall design affects how furniture will be used in the classroom, how the instructor prepares the curriculum, and how students learn. Using information on a room environment, its general purpose and the expected enrollment, administrators should look for furniture that makes spaces more versatile, enhances the overall classroom space, and improves individual work environments.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Grade 8
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: North Dakota
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