A survey asking teachers to rate the suitability of their laboratory for instruction in independent study, small group instruction, and large group instruction modes was sent to random samples of Michigan Class B and C high schools identified from a preliminary study as having biology laboratories with either a split lecture-laboratory design, a…

This study was undertaken as an effort to inform secondary school planners relative to the effects of the long block-of-time class period for fewer days on the achievement, retention and attitudes of pupils. The study was limited to six class groups enrolled for Biology I and six class groups enrolled for Plane and Solid Geometry at Cape…

A STUDY WAS CONDUCTED TO INVESTIGATE THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENTS UPON STUDENT PARTICIPATION AND INTERRELATIONSHIPS. AN EXPERIMENTAL CLASS IN INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY WAS FORMED WITH AN ENROLLMENT OF 144 STUDENTS. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE EXPERIMENTAL CLASS AND OTHER CLASSES WAS THAT THE ROOM SELECTION HAD BEEN PREARRANGED…

Describes the overall design of the physical sciences building, the numerous and flexible facilities it includes and looks at specific teaching and research areas. Reflects favorably on the practical design and success in using the facilities. (GA)

Described is a classroom plan which provides sensory stimulation centers for severely and profoundly retarded children. (SBH)

This, the first of two articles on the physical environment of a training room, discusses how to plan and design a meeting room. It covers size limitations, entrances and exits, walls and ceilings, visual display boards, sitting in comfort, and elbow room. (EM)

Suggests some options which can be provided for young children so that both boys and girls can experience many opportunities for complete development of their potential. (MS)

Discusses practical considerations for planning and designing microcomputer laboratories so that equipment can be easily installed, protected, and accessed. (MLF)

A comfortable, colorful classroom may help motivate children to learn. Suggestions for decorating walls, making children's furniture, and organizing a private place are discussed. (DF)

Presents floor plans and activity schedules for primary grade, middle grade, and secondary school classrooms as a guide for teachers who wish to maximize access to classroom microcomputers through the use of small interactive learning centers. (MBR)

A learning disabilities resource teacher describes ways in which she individualized instruction through physical arrangement of the classroom, availability of materials, and instructional methods that focus on readiness, a learning station framework, and thorough record keeping and evaluation. (CL)

A study of 120 students selected from the user populations of four music education computer laboratories was conducted to determine the applicability of current ergonomic and environmental design guidelines in satisfying the needs of users of educational computing workspaces. Eleven categories of workspace factors were organized into a…

A major problem of accommodating computer technology in today's classrooms is space availability and the general design and construction of most traditional classrooms. This document addresses the types of classroom architectural and interior considerations believed necessary in order to create a more amenable environment for classroom computers.…

Pilot project results indicate that under certain conditions, fluorescent lighting may cause or aggravate hyperactivity in school children. Drawing on observations made in photobiological research, a new type of lighting was developed. Teachers in two experimental classrooms reported improvement in hyperactive pupils, which was also verified by…

Described is an open space plan for a secondary business education department which is the space equivalent of five tradiational classrooms. A floor plan is presented and discussed, staff requirements and responsibilities are given, and advantages of the plan are explored. (SC)