According Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development study, students in OECD countries receive an average of 7 590 hours of compulsory instruction during their primary and lower secondary education. Though classroom structure remains synonymous, it’s formative design has the power to discourage or invigorate students.
Classroom decor can have a subtle, yet longstanding effect on the learning experience, easily separating a solitude from a simple meeting ground.
Here are a few things to remember:
A classroom should be a comfort zone. Regardless of grade level, a classroom should be an environment for all students to feel welcome. A new school year can frighten some, placing importance on creating a space where students feel included. A well-designed classroom will reflect the persona of the teacher, and spark an understanding that students can freely be themselves.
A classroom should be a think tank. Students should be able to think freely and explore the inner workings of their minds in a classroom. As teachers provide more and more information for growth in subject matter, students should also be growing their mental capacity. A classroom should be a place where students are constantly questioning, and using their own growing forethought to find the answers.
A classroom should build a community. Technology has placed an ever-growing gap between the current generations. They’re constantly separated by devices and even social roles, but the classroom causes all lines to disappear. A well-designed classroom can forge a community of forward thinkers and establish an environment for ideas to grow. By merely providing students with a place that offers security and encouragement, an effective community is able to grow.
