Pedagogy and space : design inspirations for early childhood classrooms

Author

• Zane, Linda M.

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 2015

Language

English

ISBN

9781605543581

Series

Subject(s)

• CHILD CARE-UNITED STATES-PLANNING
• EDUCATION, PRESCHOOL-UNITED STATES-PLANNING
• CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT-UNITED STATES

Notes

• Appendix: p. 89-90

. Bibliography: p. 91-93. Index: p. 95-100

Abstract

Colorful photographs of intentionally designed spaces will inspire you as you dream, plan, build, and revamp settings. Inspired by the groundbreaking architectural book A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction, this resource aims to glean architectural information regarding important design patterns in an environment and utilize them to provide insight into early childhood environments that are both developmentally appropriate and aesthetically pleasing.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

x, 100 p.

Dimension

21 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Introduction : Why classroom design matters --
The importance of childhood environments : what does the research say? --
Design patterns for early childhood classrooms --
Design patterns tool kits : applying what you've learned --
Appendix : Design patterns for early childhood classrooms worksheet.

Exemplar(s)

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