EDUC 543 Flexible & Creative Learning Environments
Classroom design in our present-day schools does not look much different from the one 70 years ago; rows of students' desks, followed by a teacher's desk, and the chalkboard describe the picture. This course seeks to make students aware of the fact that 21st century learning skills, like communication, collaboration, or problem-solving, cannot be taught effectively in such an antiquated environment. Students will experience personally how flexible, inspiring, and creative workspaces can be designed. Students will transfer these innovative ideas to their chosen area of emphasis and use them to create their own flexible and creative classroom culture.