Kindergarten in Paris / Eva Samuel Architect Urbanist & Associates

Kindergatin in Paris - Urban Architect 

http://www.archdaily.com/244133/kindergarten-in-paris-eva-samuel-architect-urbanist-associates/

Cool Hunter - School in Paris

http://www.thecoolhunter.net/article/detail/2098/ecole-maternelle-pajol--paris 

Learning Environment: 20 Things Educators Need to Know about Learning Spaces

The 21^st century is challenging old notions of learning spaces.

The idea that students must be seated at desks working in rows is quickly becoming archaic. Technology and collaborative work environments are changing the design of learning spaces. Experts hope that the emerging paradigm will translate into improved learning spaces and influence future architectural design.

http://newsroom.opencolleges.edu.au/features/20-things-educators-need-to-know-about-learning-spaces/   

How Students Learn

Have you checked your assumptions about student learning at the door?

People in general, hold onto beliefs that are shaped by early experiences, the media, and faulty influences. The following list is a compilation of research that may surprise you. Video games, e-books, playtime, and music are all a part of an educator’s repertoire.

Read on, and be prepared to put your traditional beliefs aside as science points to innovative methods that indicate future success.

http://newsroom.opencolleges.edu.au/features/30-surprising-research-findings-about-how-students-learn/#ixzz2LTGYuwYN

Hatties mind sets that make a difference

http://www.treasury.govt.nz/publications/media-speeches/guestlectures/pdfs/tgls-hattie.pdf 

Understanding influences on achievement - Hatties research

Class Furniture Ideas

http://www.distinction.net.nz/Site/Home.ashx

A Group Of Schools In Sweden Is Abandoning Classrooms Entirely

http://www.businessinsider.com/a-group-of-schools-in-sweden-is-abandoning-classrooms-entirely-2012-1?op=1

Beautiful School

http://www.designdiffusion.com/en/design/cr%C3%A8che-de-la-girafe-56538 

A good place to start looking

A good place to start looking when you are wanting to make change!

http://www.marktreadwell.com/Hattie_Research

Start of 2013 classroom environment

Just throwing ideas around about how to set up 2013. Seem to have much more mess to hide... might have a clean out and start new. This is going to be helpful in classroom environment development for 2013.