Blueprint for tomorrow : redesigning schools for student-centered learning /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nair, Prakash (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard Education Press, 2014.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : The $2 trillion mistake : how traditional school design fails our kids
  • "Reading" school buildings : a visual literacy primer
  • A welcoming message : entries and common areas
  • Capturing more space for learning : reconfiguring classrooms and hallways
  • Integrated learning ares : labs, studios, and do-it-yourself spaces
  • Making room for collaboration : professional space for teachers
  • Putting people and ideas together : the changing role of the school library
  • Beyond the classroom window : bringing learning outdoors
  • From cafeterias to cafés : celebrating community
  • Conclusion : Putting theory into practice : where should schools begin?