Empower students to engage in multiple learning styles simultaneously by expanding the existing learning environments with indoor commons and outdoor learning, and differentiating spaces with Small Huddle (break out) rooms.
Original classroom buildings are called "corridor" buildings due to their long, straight corridors flanked with identical classrooms. The primer for these existing buildings highlights some of the elements needed for their transformation into small learning communities.
Is too much space dedicated to circulation leaving no break out areas?
Are there walls that can open up to make rooms larger for team teaching or expanding the learning studio footprint?
Is there are line of sight for supervision of students in one class using more than one space?
Do learning environments vary in shape and size?
Is daylight provided from two sides?
Are there breakout spaces, team teaching, or study rooms?
Do learning environments vary in shape and size?
Is there space adjacent to learning studios that can empower students to take ownership of their learning and engage in different learning styles simultaneously?
Are there breakout spaces that can serve multiple purposes?