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What is Activity Based Learning?

What is Activity Based Learning?

by Peter Lippman | Dec 21, 2016 | 21st century learning, evidence based design, learning environment design, learning spaces, teaching

Understanding activity-based learning is significant for creating the appropriate social environment; however, in conjunction with this knowledge, the physical environment must be well-thought-out to support the transactions that are intended to take place. Defining...
The L-Shaped Classroom

The L-Shaped Classroom

by Peter Lippman | Dec 21, 2016 | 21st century learning, architecture, evidence based design, learning environment design, learning spaces, teaching

In November of 1994, James A. Dyck published an article, “A Case for the L-Shape Classroom: Does the shape of a classroom affect the quality of the learning that goes inside it?” in Principle Magazine. Unlike many articles and books that describe school settings, this...
Environmental Psychology Basics

Environmental Psychology Basics

by Peter Lippman | Dec 21, 2016 | 21st century learning, architecture, evidence based design, learning environment design

Can the physical environment have an impact on  the learning environment? This paper argues in favour of challenging “best practice” generally accepted by the architectural profession by embracing a responsive design approach for creating learning environments. This...
Space Planning

Space Planning

by Peter Lippman | Dec 21, 2016 | 21st century learning, evidence based design, learning environment design, learning spaces, teaching

My journey for understanding the transactional relationship between the learner and the learning environment began when I walked into a first and second grade public school as a teacher’s assistant in East Harlem, New York City. This classroom was different from...
Activity Based Learning Environments

Activity Based Learning Environments

by Peter Lippman | Dec 21, 2016 | 21st century learning, learning environment design, learning spaces, teaching

No matter where I travel, the people I come in contact with are always talking about pedagogy, educational policy, and the design of learning environments. These discussions veer to looking at the inside out rather that from the outside in. These views also recognise...
Responsive Design Approach

Responsive Design Approach

by Peter Lippman | Dec 21, 2016 | 21st century learning, evidence based design, learning environment design

In an interview with HoltThink, I indicated that designing within the allotted square footages is necessary for keeping the costs of the school project into line with the anticipated budget. While we work to align projects costs, we must also understand the mission...
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