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A Review of the Research Literature on Classroom Spaces

Donna Murray‐Tiedge

DIG

Donna Murray-Tiedge, MFA, Industrial Design
Doctoral Student, Aesthetic Ed, C&I, University of Illinois
DIG Classroom Design Workshop, NAEA National Convention 2012

Introduction

  • Scholars have cited a general neglect in interest surrounding the influence of physical space on learning which has led to low awareness and minimal understanding (Banning & Canard, 1986; Van Note Chism, 2002).
  • Empirical research surrounding physical space in educational environments has been conducted on several levels (Lackney, 1999).
  • Much of this research is over 30 years old, but has not been displaced by more current findings.

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