I read thisblog about changing a classroom into a studio. It stated that test scores go up by 11% by simple redesigning classrooms to better designs. The studio atmosphere would be one like a painter has in their studio, free to create what ever you want. This means more projects that the students choose and are free to do what they can create. More of an open learning environment.
The rigid schedule for bells telling you when to turn on your math mind and off your science minds would not exist. We need to be working on learning, not dividing up all the hours of the day into certain subjects. This seems like a open learning atmosphere and a great idea to foster self paced work and students working to learn not for a grade. I think this is a great idea and would like to have examples of this. I would like for a teacher that is using this method to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the studio classroom.
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October 26, 2007 · 2 Comments
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dancingnancy533 // October 26, 2007 at 8:54 pm |
Are there any pictures of what a studio environment classroom would look like? It would help me make a better decision on whether this is a good idea or not. Don’t get me wrong, it sounds good on paper, but I need to see some evidence.
Joe McConda // October 28, 2007 at 3:51 pm |
Interesting concept. I remember the middle school concept being introduced as being a more open learning environment. It didn’t really turn out that way. The studio idea almost sounds like Montessori for older students. I don’t know, just some things your post brought to mind.