4 Walls

I feel that the general layout and the very walls of the class themselves: the ambience if you will, are key to defining a learning space.

So while my methodology is greatly helped by the availability of internet-enabled computers for students and other technology, I think it is worth first considering the message the lab itself gives and how that contributes to building a positive space condusive to the 21st century learning experiences.

I would like my lab to communicate positive values promoting:

• Inclusion of gender, race and abilities;
• Motivation for the subject and self-learning;
• Positive values for good global citizenship;
• Good mental health, support venues and support groups.

Moving Forward

• With the event of Covid-19, I have changed my classroom layout to respect safe distance whilst maintaining a classroom setup that feels more collaborative than rigid. The success of the new set up with some PCs moved towards the centre of the room means that I will seek to maintain this layour in future.
• Recently, some students have brought to the lab positive messages from pop icons, and I decided to set asid space for such messages and encourage the practice.

• I feel my lab should display more material made by students, perhaps put up on a rotational basis.
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