Pro Tips to Optimise Your K-12 Classroom Design Tip 2 – “VISIBILITY” a. Students can see the teacher, board, and one another without strain b. Teachers can always see all students c. Administrators have space to observe without interruption
Pro Tips to Optimise Your K-12 Classroom Design Tip 3 – “CIRCULATION & MOVEMENT” a. Students can navigate the room and egress without distracting others. b. Teachers can circulate to support learning or proctor testing. c. Space allows for kinetic learners to move around.
Pro Tips to Optimise Your K-12 Classroom Design Tip 4 – “STORAGE” a. Students have space for personal items and accessible storage for classroom materials b. Easy access to frequently used items while longer-term storage is secure and out of sight c. Teachers have a locked area for sensitive information and materials
Pro Tips to Optimise Your K-12 Classroom Design Tip 5 – “SEL / SENSORY” a. Classroom can facilitate “heads down” project work as well as social and collaborative work b. Space for students who need fewer sensory distractions c. Students can relax comfortably during non-instructive time
Pro Tips to Optimise Your K-12 Classroom Design Tip 6 – “MOBILITY & FLEXIBILITY” a. Students can appropriately use furniture in the way that best supports their learning style b. The classroom can easily be rearranged for large assemblies or presentations, small group work, and individual work c. The classroom can be arranged to meet…
Pro Tips to Optimise Your K-12 Classroom Design Tip 7 – “BIOPHILIC DESIGN” a. Visibility to the outdoors or natural elements b. Natural light is utilized as much as possible c. Access to fresh air as well as cooling and heating ventilation
