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in this screencast will look at some of

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the research around innovative learning

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environments so does that off it's very

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difficult to imagine something as

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familiar as our school system in ways

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that depart significantly from what we

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have today and even if we can imagine

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that it's not easy to get from where we

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are to where we want to go it's a bit

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like trying to build a plane while

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keeping it flying however it's important

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to state that this is not a social

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experiment our children and guinea pigs

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and that there's a lot of thinking and

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research and behind some of these

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changes in saying that there's a lot of

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skeptics out there and these are some of

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the things that are here often hear

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open-plan we did this in the 80s the

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right open plan didn't work but the main

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reason for this was that the focus was

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all on the environment rather than on

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changing the teaching in the learning

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styles so for me though the real

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questions should be some of these where

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is the evidence that a single cell

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classroom approach is most effective

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that's what the research showed the

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current provision of one class and

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teacher for every 25 to 29 children it's

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got nothing at all to do with learning

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pedagogy research or anything else it is

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simply financial when a school gets its

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number of children they're entitled to

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another classroom and a teacher what's

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pleasing now is that all new schools are

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being built as innovative learning

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environments for student learning in

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mind but I do suspect that no doubt it's

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also supported by the fact that benefit

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of learning and Barbie teper to build in

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single cells whereas the evidence at

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working by yourself is better than with

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others no surprise here where's the

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evidence that sitting in the same place

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by the same person all day is most

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effective for all students what I have

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found is some evidence

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so a myth here is that the physical

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environment makes no difference to

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learning now I know it's all about the

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teaching and learning within these

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environments that's covered in some

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separate screencasts in different areas

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of this website but this research focus

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purely on the physical environment an

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interesting report here coming out of

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university of salford earlier this year

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well design classrooms can explain

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sixteen percent of the variation and

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learning progress this was a

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comprehensive study it followed close to

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4,000 students over three years separate

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research here field in the near pradesh

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the environment does make a significant

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difference colony will look at the

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impact that an effective approach the

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teaching-learning has within these

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innovative learning environments and a

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separate screencast thank you

Redefining Education: Exploring Innovative Learning Environments

In this screencast, we delve into the research surrounding innovative learning environments. It challenges the traditional school system, paving the way for a more modern and effective approach to education. The transition from today's norms to a more innovative model is likened to building a plane mid-flight - a daunting task full of complexities and challenges.

The shift towards innovative learning environments is not a mere social experiment; children are not guinea pigs. Extensive thinking and research underpin these changes. However, skeptics often question the effectiveness of open-plan learning spaces, citing failed attempts in the 80s. The key, as emphasized, lies not just in the environment but in transforming teaching and learning methodologies.

One critical query raised is the efficacy of the traditional single-cell classroom approach versus more collaborative settings. Research indicates that the current classroom setup, with one teacher for every 25-29 students, is more about financial constraints than pedagogical considerations. The move towards innovative learning environments in new schools signals a shift towards prioritizing student-centered learning over outdated structural norms.

Contrary to the myth that physical environments bear no impact on learning, studies reveal that well-designed classrooms can significantly influence learning progress. A study from the University of Salford demonstrated that classroom design alone can explain sixteen percent of the variation in learning outcomes among students. Similarly, research from Bihar, India, underscores the importance of the environment in enhancing learning experiences.

In the quest for effective education, it becomes imperative to explore how teaching-learning approaches complement these innovative environments. A separate analysis will delve into the profound impact of effective pedagogy within these settings, shedding light on the holistic view of education reform.

The journey towards innovative learning environments is not just about changing structures; it's about revolutionizing the very essence of education. As we navigate through this transformative period, let's remember that every step taken today shapes the future of generations to come.