Beyond the Furniture: Space Creating a Learner-centered environment Ben Wagner, Resource Teacher Office of Digital Learning

Globally Competitive Graduate Learning and Innovation Skills Media, Information, & Technology Skills Our Goal What a globally competitive CURRICULUM look like Preparation and Planning Classroom Environment P21 Rigorous Relevant Globally Competitive Graduate What a globally competitive TEACHER looks like Accessible Responsive “Where no man has gone before…” Explain the teaching and learning framework P21, Danielson framework, curriculum What a globally competitive STUDENT looks like Instruction Professionalism Core Knowledge Life and Career Skills Framework for Teaching, The Danielson Group, 2011 Framework for 21st Century Learning, Partnership for 21st Century Skills, http://p21.org

A learner-centered environment is much more than student desks grouped together. Session Outcome: Teachers can identify elements of space that support a learner- centered environment.

How we are using space to support learner-centered instruction We will discover: How we are using space to support learner-centered instruction How our spaces are showing evidence of learner- centered instruction What we can do to show more evidence Explain outcomes Emphasize third bullet.

Space Physical Space In creating a classroom environment, teachers make specific choices about the organization of physical space. This includes: Furniture Physical Resources and Visuals Room Orientation 1 2e 3 4 Preparation and Planning Classroom Environment Instruction Professionalism Danielson Framework Refer to article Get examples of the three bullets from staff. Use this to get everything thinking along similar lines

Professional Learning Tool How do you know if what you see in a classroom is good evidence of a learner-centered environment?

Teacher-Centered Student-Centered

Teacher-Centered Student-Centered

Teacher-Centered Student-Centered

Teacher-Centered Student-Centered

Digging Deeper into the Classroom Space Characteristic Evidence

Digging deeper into the Professional Learning Tool How do you know what is good evidence of a Learner-Centered Environment? Displayed student work is current and evidences choice and pride Furniture is strategically arranged and supports instructional outcomes Resources and materials are organized and available based on student needs Visual resources support students’ independent thinking and learning The space allows students equitable access to instruction Solicit questions and write them on a chart. Use a separate chart for each bullet.

How can you transform your classroom space to reflect today’s learning? Which area do you need to focus on? What are some ideas from today’s workshop that you can start to implement in your classroom to transform your space to be more learner-centered?