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Classroom Design

The document summarizes the process of redesigning a classroom. It describes collecting information through surveys of students and teachers about the pros and cons of the current classroom. This included issues like lack of ventilation and crowded space. Brainstorming ideas involved researching inspirational classroom designs online. Proposed solutions included introducing a meeting area, grouping tables in fours, adding two smart boards for easy access, and evenly distributing space. The conclusions were that students work better collaboratively but computers should be available, a spacious bright room provides comfort, and separating lesson and group areas could help attention.

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Classroom Design

The document summarizes the process of redesigning a classroom. It describes collecting information through surveys of students and teachers about the pros and cons of the current classroom. This included issues like lack of ventilation and crowded space. Brainstorming ideas involved researching inspirational classroom designs online. Proposed solutions included introducing a meeting area, grouping tables in fours, adding two smart boards for easy access, and evenly distributing space. The conclusions were that students work better collaboratively but computers should be available, a spacious bright room provides comfort, and separating lesson and group areas could help attention.

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Classroom

Design
Xiao Xiao Wen & Justin Sinanan

Phase 1
Collect Information

What we did
-

General information of the room


Pros and Cons of the current classroom
Student survey
Teacher survey

General Information
The current classroom (B6)...

Holds ~20-35 students


Large, plastic tables and standard metal chairs
Fluorescent lights
Cluttered in certain areas

Pros and Cons


P - Computers are readily available

C - narrow paths

P - Spacious

C - windows are blocked

P - high ceiling (heat distribution)

C - cables everywhere (tripping


hazards)
C - yellow tinted (dull)

Student Survey
Do you learn better with more collaborative or independent work in
your math class?

Do you like your current math classroom? Why or why not?

Yes

No

Open desk space


Ability to discuss
with partners
Good lighting
Lots of
whiteboard space

Lack of proper ventilation...


too hot to focus
Its crowded

What would be your ideal math classroom? Describe. (i.e. Bigger


screen, more space)

- More smaller boards


- Bigger screen
- Easy access
information
- Bigger desks
- Smaller groups of
discussion

Teacher Survey (Mr. Troesch)


- One thing I see as an issue with my current classroom
is its awkward orientation and dimensions. The
classroom is longer than wide...
- I prefer a rather small classroom that allows me to
pay attention to the needs of other students.
- A smartboard influences the way I teach my
students...

Phase 2
Brainstorming Ideas

What we did
- Browsed through Flickr for inspiration
- Sketched out ideas for our classroom

Students working independently in a calm, quiet and peaceful


environment.

https:
//flic.
kr/p/qp
cNQf

A circular room
creates a feeling that
the room is very
spacious and roomy

https://flic.
kr/p/ckM7Vu

Comfortable cushioned chairs paired with bright colors provides


a pleasant environment and keeps students awake

https:
//flic.
kr/p/61Y
X57

What We learned
- Large windows and bright colors help the students as
well as the teacher mentally and emotionally.

- Classrooms that are colorful, open, and interactive


are those that seem to be interesting.

Phase 3
Develop Solutions

Solutions
- Introduction of a meeting area
- Tables grouped together in 4s
- 2 smart boards for easy access
- Even distribution of space
- Computers for independent work if needed

Conclusions

Students work better collaboratively. But computers should be provided


just in case for an independent study session.

Spacious room and a bright environment provides comfort for both the
students and teacher.

Incorporation of plants brightens the room

Separation of lesson and group work is helpful because students pay


more attention in a close-packed area.

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