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Principles of Learning Environment in Schools <br /> <br />l) <br /> <br />Enhance teaching, learning and accommodate needs of all learners. <br />a) A model characterized by active student participation rather than passive listening <br /> and watching. <br />b) Include strategies as cooperative performance based and inter disciplinary <br /> learning. <br />c) Environment that encourages students to move about, work in groups and be <br /> active <br />d) School models that increase emphasis on learning styles and specific needs of all <br /> students. <br /> <br />2) <br /> <br />Factors that affect learning include indoor air quality, comfort, lighting, and <br />classroom acoustics. <br />a). Classrooms with high levels of day lighting. <br />b) Classrooms that provide space and resources for physical comfort to allow <br /> students to concentrate. <br /> <br />3) School learning environment should come from a planning and design process that <br /> involves the community. <br /> a) Schools should be planned by the many people who will use them, including <br /> educators, parents, students, senior citizens and members of civic and business <br /> organizations. <br /> b) Community participation allows for planning, for community diversity to reflect <br /> differences in ages, culture, ethnicity and cultural diversity needs. <br /> c) Community participation creates a shared sense of purpose when they can see <br /> themselves as visionaries, creators and owners. <br /> d) Authentic community engagement can result in more extensive and creative ideas <br /> and trust in public officials and government. <br /> <br />4) <br /> <br />Learning environment of a school should provide for health, safety and security. <br />a) School design should address environmental safeguards and meet applicable <br /> health and safety codes. <br />b) School designs should pay special attention to air quality and protect children <br /> from harmful substances. <br />c) Schools should be designed to strategically locate windows, entry access and <br /> gathering places that can foster safety and security by natural surveillance. <br />d) Attractive, well-designed and well-maintained facilities communicate respect for <br /> the people and activities housed within and contribute to a positive school <br /> climate. <br />e) Schools and classrooms should allow teachers and students to form healthy <br /> relationships and the sense of community needed to promote a safe environment. <br /> <br />5) <br /> <br />Learning environment should make use of available resources. <br />a) School should be designed to take a positive advantage of the physical <br /> environment as a learning experience. <br /> <br />DRAFT <br />05/20/04 <br /> <br /> <br />