Ministry of Education Greater Christchurch Education Renewal Programme Visioning
Background: Opportunity to innovate Restore Rebuild Renew Reshape Achievement Modern Learning New technologies Pedagogical development Modern facilities Collaboration Student centred Metacognitive Education Learning Network Global village Transferable skills ICT literate Independent learners Resilience Innovation Enquiry Vision Real time Authentic Attainment Community Learners needs Cultural depth
Background: Education was Mass Production…….. Educational objectives and practices have fundamentally changed from the teacher centred 20th century factory model. Work places have changed dramatically since then. Therefore the design of learning spaces should address the educational needs of learners in the 21st century (Chism, 2006; Fisher, 2002; Temple, 2007).
Partnership approach Pedagogy Resources Environment collaboration model mentoring learning skills learning styles PLD ICT iterative designing choice adaptability agility flexibility devices people student-centred furniture equipment fittings software apps indoor spaces people modern weathertight EQ resilient safe inspiring services outdoor spaces menu of spaces
Best practice Thinking Using language symbols & texts Managing self Relating to others Participating & contributing
The 5 process steps 6 6 Master planning Ministry of Education Design brief Adjacencies Relationships Culture Site wide specifications Design brief Adjacencies Relationships Culture Site wide specifications Design specifications space layout (indoor and outdoor) Furniture and Equipment ICT Design specifications space layout (indoor and outdoor) Furniture and Equipment ICT School vision How do you want pedagogy to look? What do your students need now? …..and in the future? School vision How do you want pedagogy to look? What do your students need now? …..and in the future? Visioning
Developing a shared vision Values & Beliefs Practice Principles
Developing a shared vision
Next steps What can you do? Research Pedagogical prototyping Working parties Design user groups What will we do? Feedback Next meeting/workshops/activities Contact
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