First, the emergent literature suggest that if educational systems listen to and work with children and teachers they can transform both learning spaces and pedagogical approaches, creating possibilities for rethinking all aspects of school design through the focus on spatial pedagogies
(Combe et al., 2006)
ILE Decision Making
Teachers and Principals are primarily educators, yet when new classrooms are being designed we are asked to make decisions about buildings, room designs and furniture that will impact the learning of our students. Where do teachers go to educate themselves and construct an understanding of the concepts that straddle both education and architecture?
SCEC provides a space where individuals, groups or whole schools can explore, be inspired by and locate the research that will allow them to ask the right questions and confidently discuss concepts with architects, designers and furniture manufacturers from an educational perspective. After all you are the experts.
SCEC has also developed a number of ILE Models to allow schools to see some of the possibilities of making changes to teacher’s pedagogical practice and to whole school pedagogical models.
SCEC – Catalyst for Change
SCEC acts as the catalyst for pedagogical change within new learning environments. What comes first? The contemporary pedagogy or the new learning environments. The answer is never the same. SCEC can work with schools and organisations to develop facilitation workshops for transitioning staff to contemporary pedagogies within innovative learning environments. Workshops include;
- Introducing the notion of innovative Learning Environments
- Identifying the learning possibilities in your context
- Planning for transitioning staff and students
- Delivering innovative pedagogies and teaching strategies that are matched to innovative learning environments that actually improve students outcomes
SCEC can provide resources for teachers and schools to support the identification, development and implementation of contemporary pedagogical practice. Comprehensive Case Studies and student work samples will give teachers the opportunity to evaluate and enhance their own classroom practice.
SCEC is your trusted advisor, pointing you in the right direction.
Need to work with SCEC – Contact US
Greg Swanson, Educational Consultant SCEC – Ph 0407 625 950