Education holds the power to influence the world’s future. While the world has changed at breakneck speed, our education system hasn't. Transforming the current education system through innovative and contemporary teaching and learning methodologies is absolutely necessary. To accommodate this change, learning spaces must evolve and transform into modern 21st Century Learning Spaces. To address that, we at Interio by Godrej have identified 4 trends that will shape the future of learning:
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Connectedness, Collaboration & Co-creation
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Learner-Centred Spaces
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Anywhere, Anytime Learning
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Technology, An Enabler
21st-century learning spaces should accommodate the unique needs of each student and cultivate positive human relationships needed for effective learning, both formally and informally. These spaces are student-centered and tech-enabled. They must also enable individual and group learning, encourage innovation and foster a sense of healthy community. Keeping these considerations in mind, we, at Interio by Godrej bring you the Design Blueprint for effective 21st Century Learning Spaces.
21st Century Learning Spaces are:
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Adaptable: These spaces allow an easy switch between multiple learning modes in the same space and facilitate ME & WE Work.
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Inviting: Such spaces encourage creativity by transforming a ‘boring, restrictive, or intimidating’ space into one that is ‘inviting, relaxing, and invigorating.
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Smart: In such setups, technology helps personalize learning for students, stimulate their curiosity and boost experiences.
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Comfortable: These spaces keep in view the users’ ergonomic needs, growth, and energy levels, to reduce discomfort and improve concentration and wellbeing.
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Safe:Â These spaces reduce the chance of physical injury in learning spaces and ensure better indoor environments.
Hence, to revolutionize learning, the environment must aid changes in pedagogy and support multiple modes of learning. In this era, all stakeholders – including the government, society, educators, students, and parents should come together to create a fertile ground for learning. Students and in turn society will grow and flourish.
To learn more about 21st Century Learning Spaces and Interio by Godrej ’s contribution, download the whitepaper.
By Interio by Godrej