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Space: Rachel and Stephanie

Submitted by Stephanie Dubin on Thu, 07/23/2009 - 12:32pm.

We think back to undergrad when you are asked to draw a picture of your ideal classroom, keeping in mind the size, space, and layout of the room.

Creating space to learn means ensuring that a child has enough space to complete a lesson. A student will feel comfortable physically and mentally and is motivated by center zones. Center zones can help activate prior knowledge. Space also means to leave enough wiggle room in a lesson for students to explore, reflect and question.

You need space to carry out inquiry so students have enough space to physically do the exploring. Is there enough spatial areas for students to work in a cooperative, collaborative space? Is there enough room for supplies to be organized and manipulated?

Space also applies to inquiry by allowing students to inquire and explore their ideas and thoughts. Feeling safe enough to explore. Personal space.

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