A View from the Middle » Pedagogy and People over Places and Spaces. The impact of flexible learning spaces on student learning and achievement in a school-based setting; A snapshot of the discourse Studies about student academic achievement and building condition conclude that the quality of the physical environment significantly affects student achievement. ‘There is sufficient research to state without equivocation that the building in which students spends a good deal of their time learning does in fact influence how well they learn’ (VIT 2009 p1). Forward-thinking educators are suggesting that the reform of learning spaces is over. It’s time for transformation, to rethink technology and media, pedagogy, and the physical environment. As evidenced by the varied and detailed body of research and professional discussion via means such as Twitter, society has a more positive and democratic view of children as capable, responsible individuals.
Methodological approaches Key concepts I have aimed toexplore: Scope of the review In conclusion… Creative writing for Extension English: Collaborative Novella | I have the pleasure of teaching the HSC English Extension class this year. It is so much fun teaching this class because I get to work with six wonderful young people who are always eager to discuss literature. That might night sound like you’re idea of fun, but it gets me thinking hard and giggling every Tuesday morning. I always look forward to the class even though I’m usually a bit tired from having stayed up late preparing for our discussions! Another cool thing about Extension English is that it is a split divide with critical and creative.
Students in this course are assessed 50% critical thinking about the literature & ways of thinking set for study and then 50% creative writing using the conventions of the literature and reflecting the ways of thinking set for study. I love that divide. Right now my students are working towards developing their creative writing skills so as that they can reflect the Romantic style and ways of thinking through narrative form and language. The Quest: Tomorrow’s School Today at SCIL.