Blueprint for tomorrow : redesigning schools for student-centered learning /
Prakash Nair.
- vi, 206 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-195) and index.
Introduction : The $2 trillion mistake : how traditional school design fails our kids --'Reading' school buildings : a visual literacy primer -- A welcoming message : entries and common areas -- Capturing more space for learning : reconfiguring classrooms and hallways -- Integrated learning areas : labs, studios, and do-it-yourself spaces -- Making room for collaboration : professional space for teachers -- Putting people and ideas together : the changing role of the school library -- Beyond the classroom window : bringing learning outdoors -- From cafeterias to caf : celebrating community -- Conclusion : Putting theory into practice : where should schools begin?