Wednesday, April 8
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Children’s experience of autonomy in a flexible learning environment.

Poster - SITE 180 ID: 55928
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    Louise Starkey
    Victoria University of Wellington
  2. Alvin Valera
    Victoria University of Wellington
  3. Michael Donn
    Victoria University of Wellington
  4. Craig Anslow
    Victoria University of Wellington
  5. Aniebietabasi Ackley
    Victoria University of Wellington

Abstract: Classrooms are being built and redesigned in new and different ways. There is limited research to inform policy and practice on how children and young people experience the physical environment, particularly in contexts where they have agency in their decisions about their use of space. This article outlines research that explored how aspects of the physical classroom environment influences students’ experiences of learning at an elementary school in New Zealand. Data were gathered through environmental sensors which measure light, sound, CO2, air quality, temperature and humidity. Students and teachers were fitted with wearable technology that tracked their position and use of space. Students were surveyed, and teachers interviewed to identify pedagogical decisions and how children used the space. Data were synthesised using data visualisation. Five socio-material aspects were identified which influenced student experience in the first case study. These included resources, the students, the teachers, the environment and the curriculum.

Presider: Scott Mavers, University of North Texas

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