Term
Spring 2017
Capstone
Thesis
Degree Name
MAT
Primary Advisor/Dissertation Chair
Margot Galt
Secondary Advisor/Reader One
Julie Waldron
Peer-Reviewer/Reader Two
Jennifer Santamaria
Abstract
The research conducted in this study addresses the question: How to create a 21st-Century learning space? During the study, observations, surveys, and photographs are used to understand some of the ergonomic needs of the students in a third grade classroom. The researcher documents the exact methods used and utilizes related research literature as a basis for this study. She reflects on how the space has an impact on the students’ learning experience, and how the teacher can modify the space to fit the needs of the 21st-century students. The research finds that the learning space has a big influence on the students’ learning experience, and highlights the importance of creating learning spaces that accommodate different learning scenarios (individual, one on one, small group, and whole class instruction. The research also shows that classroom furniture should allow movement, and adapt to children’s growth, with its different pace for various individuals.
Research Methodology
Action Research, Case Study, Observation, Survey (attitude scale, opinion, questionnaire)
Keywords
Learning Environment
Recommended Citation
Giraldo Henao, Melissa Tatiana, "Creating A 21St - Century Learning Space" (2017). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations. 4264.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_all/4264
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text
dc_publisher
DigitalCommons@Hamline
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application/pdf
dc_source
School of Education Student Theses and Dissertations