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Total Pages : 190 pages
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Book Synopsis Perceptions of Teachers and Students in Nontraditional Classroom Environments by :
Download or read book Perceptions of Teachers and Students in Nontraditional Classroom Environments written by and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As schools progress into the 21st century, the need to prepare students for learning becomes ever more crucial. The introduction of more rigorous standards high-stakes testing, and an increasing global economy all drive the need to develop skills that will support students’ knowledge and work successes. However, classrooms today look much like they did at the beginning of the 20th century. This study seeks to describe how the nontraditional classroom environments in one school impacted students and teachers. Using qualitative data sources (observations, artifacts, interviews, and focus groups), the case study examined the perceptions of teachers and students regarding nontraditional learning environments. Fourteen themes emerged from the data including; (a) ownership; (b) comfort; (c) confidence; (d) teacher personalities and the personality of space; (e) collaboration and communication; (f) engagement; (g) culture of learning; (h) formative assessment; (i) differentiation; (j) movement; (k) flexible use of space; (l) constant change; (m) support; and (n) norms. Further analysis revealed these themes to be more broadly categorized into the following categories: (a) cultural components; (b) learning components; and (c) physical aspects. The analysis of the data revealed that both students and teachers perceive a positive impact from the nontraditional classroom environment.