This space is intended to greatly increase the versatility of the adjoining General Learning Spaces by creating additional space for independent study and collaborative group work, the sharing of information technologies and resources. Direct access to the Practical Activities Area supports creative, investigative and construction activities. It gives opportunities for learner self-management and self-direction. It is configured to support seating plans for 16 senior students in individual and small groups. The area can also be used for focussed learning sessions for those requiring support. It is suitable for learning activities that include discussion, reading and storytelling, explicit teaching and demonstrations. Students can work individually or in small groups on research and reflective activities. Work samples can be displayed and students can rehearse and perform in small groups.
FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES
This space lends itself to dedicated use as a number of special purpose settings, incorporating an information technology zone and/or a dedicated Key Learning area focus. Different choices of furnishings e.g. lounge/ottomans will support flexible seating plans and use of noticeboards as partitions can be used to create different learning settings. A fixed large workbench with a durable surface adjacent to the wet area would provide suitable space for explore, investigate, create, fabricate and construct activities. The inclusion of glass sliding doors between rooms would create ease of flow and greater access between learning spaces.
LEARNING IMPLICATIONS
Given that the area is shared by a number of General Learning Spaces, negotiation of use, fit out and lay out between teachers and students will be required. There is a danger that the space will be used simply for traffic flow unless there is purposeful design of the layout and use of the shared space. Consideration will need to be given to the acoustic and spatial layout demands of activities being conducted at the same time. In particular consideration will need to be given to the types of resources used in explore, investigate, create, fabricate and construct activities due to the small wet area. Noise interference from the adjacent General Learning Spaces can be a factor if learning processes with different acoustic requirements are operated at the same time.
Explore ideas, share and develop opinions, debate and decide.
All criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met.
All criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met.
All criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met.
Most criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met. Some consideration will need to be given to determine whether constraints on ease of use, group size or materials will compromise the learning outcomes.
This learning process is not employed with this size group.
This learning process is effective with small to large groups provided specific criteria can be met.
Display, exchange and encounter learning artefacts.
Most criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met. Some consideration will need to be given to determine whether constraints on ease of use, group size or materials will compromise the learning outcomes.
All criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met.
Most criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met. Some consideration will need to be given to determine whether constraints on ease of use, group size or materials will compromise the learning outcomes.
Few of the criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met. A lot of consideration will need to be given to determine how the constraints on ease of use, group size or materials can be overcome.
Few of the criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met. A lot of consideration will need to be given to determine how the constraints on ease of use, group size or materials can be overcome.
This learning process is effective with small to very large groups provided specific criteria can be met.
Teachers and/or students demonstrate, communicate ideas and/or teach explicitly.
All criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met.
All criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met.
Few of the criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met. A lot of consideration will need to be given to determine how the constraints on ease of use, group size or materials can be overcome.
Few of the criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met. A lot of consideration will need to be given to determine how the constraints on ease of use, group size or materials can be overcome.
Few of the criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met. A lot of consideration will need to be given to determine how the constraints on ease of use, group size or materials can be overcome.
This learning process is effective with small to very large groups provided specific criteria can be met.
Hands on interaction, experimentation and evaluation with materials to discover, design and test.
Most criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met. Some consideration will need to be given to determine whether constraints on ease of use, group size or materials will compromise the learning outcomes.
Most criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met. Some consideration will need to be given to determine whether constraints on ease of use, group size or materials will compromise the learning outcomes.
Most criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met. Some consideration will need to be given to determine whether constraints on ease of use, group size or materials will compromise the learning outcomes.
Few of the criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met. A lot of consideration will need to be given to determine how the constraints on ease of use, group size or materials can be overcome.
This space is incapable of supporting this learning mode.
This learning process is effective with small to very large groups provided specific criteria can be met.
Implement, build or assemble systems and media.
Most criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met. Some consideration will need to be given to determine whether constraints on ease of use, group size or materials will compromise the learning outcomes.
Most criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met. Some consideration will need to be given to determine whether constraints on ease of use, group size or materials will compromise the learning outcomes.
Most criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met. Some consideration will need to be given to determine whether constraints on ease of use, group size or materials will compromise the learning outcomes.
Few of the criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met. A lot of consideration will need to be given to determine how the constraints on ease of use, group size or materials can be overcome.
This space is incapable of supporting this learning mode.
This learning process is effective with small to very large groups provided specific criteria can be met.
Use written, graphical and digital resources to personally reflect, consolidate and/or enquire.
All criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met.
All criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met.
This space is incapable of supporting this learning mode.
This space is incapable of supporting this learning mode.
This space is incapable of supporting this learning mode.
This learning process is for individual or small groups and is effective provided specific criteria can be met.
Practise, refine and execute performance based activity.
Most criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met. Some consideration will need to be given to determine whether constraints on ease of use, group size or materials will compromise the learning outcomes.
Most criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met. Some consideration will need to be given to determine whether constraints on ease of use, group size or materials will compromise the learning outcomes.
Few of the criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met. A lot of consideration will need to be given to determine how the constraints on ease of use, group size or materials can be overcome.
Very few of the criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met. This space should only be used for this learning mode as a last resort.
This space is incapable of supporting this learning mode.
This learning process is effective with small to very large groups provided specific criteria can be met.
Ratings against the Design Criteria
All criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met.
Most criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met. Some consideration will need to be given to determine whether constraints on ease of use, group size or materials will compromise the learning outcomes.
Few of the criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met. A lot of consideration will need to be given to determine how the constraints on ease of use, group size or materials can be overcome.
Very few of the criteria regarding spatial layout, fit-out, visibility and acoustics can be met. This space should only be used for this learning mode as a last resort.
This space is incapable of supporting this learning mode.
This learning process is not employed with this size group.
