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Illuminating Engineering Society, New York, NY. – 1962
THIS IS A GUIDE FOR SCHOOL LIGHTING, DESIGNED FOR EDUCATORS AS WELL AS ARCHITECTS. IT MAKES USE OF RECENT RESEARCH, NOTABLY THE BLACKWELL REPORT ON EVALUATION OF VISUAL TASKS. THE GUIDE BEGINS WITH AN OVERVIEW OF CHANGING GOALS AND NEEDS OF SCHOOL LIGHTING, AND A TABULATION OF COMMON CLASSROOM VISUAL TASKS THAT REQUIRE VARIATIONS IN LIGHTING.…
Descriptors: Auditoriums, Classroom Design, Data, Dormitories
Pendell, Sue Davis – 1976
This study assessed the effect of room design on small-group communication patterns. Twenty-seven groups of three subjects each were assigned to nine types of rooms that differed with respect to shape, interior decoration, and other environmental elements. Subjects discussed a standard group-discussion topic. Data indicated that room design had no…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Communication Research, Discussion Groups, Doctoral Dissertations
Jones, William Lane – 1974
This study investigated achievement and attitude changes of students, and attitude changes of teachers in open-space and closed-space classrooms. Two hundred students stratified on sex and elementary school were randomly selected from open- and closed-spaced high schools. Students were pre- and post-tested on reading comprehension, language usage,…
Descriptors: Achievement, Attitudes, Classroom Design, Doctoral Dissertations
Download full textTyler, Russell M. – 1975
This study was designed to: (1) obtain ecological data on the social behaviors of children in the preschool classroom especially in freeplay settings, and (2) identify characteristics of the physical environment and program variables which support, attenuate, or preclude social behaviors and social development. Observations were made of 16 3-, 4-,…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Ecological Factors, Instructional Materials, Interaction Process Analysis
Narang, H. L. – 1974
In order to determine what programs and practices in teaching reading were being used by the elementary schools in Saskatchewan, a survey was carried out in the winter of 1973. Eighty-two percent of the questionnaires (630) were returned by the schools. The survey shows that elementary schools in Saskatchewan use a variety of plans for classroom…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Elementary Education, Elementary Schools, Instructional Materials
Michigan State Dept. of Public Instruction, Lansing. – 1964
Factors for consideration by an industrial education planning committee are discussed. Selection, purchasing, and storage of new types of equipment and supplies, in addition to students' project storage, are noted as worthy of consideration in planning the shop facility. Planning factors for the various types of industrial arts laboratories are…
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Bibliographies, Classroom Design, Educational Specifications
Sibly, Nancy, Comp. – 1972
Selected periodicals dealing with the open classroom concept are reviewed and evaluated in this annotated bibliography, which is intended as an introduction to open education for parents and concerned citizens. Technical journals are avoided. Some articles are singled out and rated as good, very good, or excellent. The majority deal with the open…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bibliographies, Classroom Design, Classrooms
Katz, Judd A. – 1972
Research shows that great success in behavior change lies in the manipulation of environmental contingencies. Efficient teaching is a function of the proper manipulation of events in the classroom. Many studies concerning classroom design, contingency contracting, and educational engineering have shown the effectiveness of the use of reinforcement…
Descriptors: Administrative Change, Administrator Attitudes, Behavior Change, Classroom Design
Pedrini, Bonnie C.; Pedrini, D. T. – 1972
The paper presents a philosophy of education for severely deviant children and adolescents who are brain damaged (severely retarded), mentally ill, or behaviorally uncontrolled. The following are program components: psychologically and educationally sound materials such as programed materials following a life experience approach, operant…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Classroom Design, Educational Philosophy, Emotional Disturbances
Peer reviewedHaubrich, Paul A.; Shores, Richard – Exceptional Children, 1976
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attention Span, Behavior Change, Classroom Design
Richter, Marilyn Groer – Teacher, 1978
The author taught in an open-space classroom at Argyle Junior High in Montgomery County, Maryland. Here is a candid look at the inner workings of a room without walls. (Editor/RK)
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Design, Elementary Education, Illustrations
Peer reviewedKrasner, Leonard – Educational Researcher, 1976
Presents a theoretical model of the classroom by placing the model in historical perspective and discussing its implications for training professionals such as teachers, counselors and others to work within the model and to influence subsequent direction of the educational process. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Conceptual Schemes
Peer reviewedWinicur, Daniel H. – CEFP Journal, 1988
Provides a sequence of planning considerations at the University of Notre Dame leading to the decision to construct a "generic" classroom building for use by the entire university. Discusses the building program, determination of its size and mixture of classrooms, and the definition of general purpose "generic" classrooms.…
Descriptors: Class Size, Classroom Design, Construction Costs, Educational Facilities Planning
Peer reviewedVandeman, Barry A. – Science and Children, 1976
A description of a learning center built on a low budget with a design aimed toward enhancing academic programs through a variety of environments. (EB)
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Educational Environment, Environment
Peer reviewedGifford, Robert – Journal of Experimental Education, 1976
Investigates student behavior in a situation where no alternative was available; they had to either accept or alter their surroundings. It was hypothesized that in the institutional settings the students would not substantially change an inhospitable arrangement, despite their membership in a relatively high environmental awareness group.…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Data Analysis, Diagrams, Educational Research
