How to Manage a Creative Learning Environment? - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T12:10:20Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/how-to-manage-a-creative-learning-environment?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A903875&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHannah,
I think that it is v…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-24:649749:Comment:9065562013-01-24T21:59:10.416ZSamantha Bosihttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/SamanthaBosi
<p>Hannah, </p>
<p>I think that it is very important to have some sort of creativity in the classroom. It gives students the "homely" feel and can help spark up ideas. Most people learn in places they are most comfortable in, and let's face it, no one can be comfortable in a room surrounded by white walls. If the class doesn't seem interested in hanging up their own personal work, you could always talk to an elementary school nearby to branch out and get some artwork from students there. I'm…</p>
<p>Hannah, </p>
<p>I think that it is very important to have some sort of creativity in the classroom. It gives students the "homely" feel and can help spark up ideas. Most people learn in places they are most comfortable in, and let's face it, no one can be comfortable in a room surrounded by white walls. If the class doesn't seem interested in hanging up their own personal work, you could always talk to an elementary school nearby to branch out and get some artwork from students there. I'm sure they would love that!</p> Hi Hannah,
Being an holistic…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-19:649749:Comment:9050892013-01-19T14:22:02.468ZTracy brookeshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Tracybrookes35
Hi Hannah,<br />
Being an holistic therapist myself, I think I tend to teach with a holistic, whole approach in mind anyway, however it is about that balance of individual learning and group work. And yes thinking outside the box definitely is important it also can make the lesson far more interesting and gives the possibility for the learners to learn more!<br />
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Hi Hannah,<br />
Being an holistic therapist myself, I think I tend to teach with a holistic, whole approach in mind anyway, however it is about that balance of individual learning and group work. And yes thinking outside the box definitely is important it also can make the lesson far more interesting and gives the possibility for the learners to learn more!<br />
T x Yes I agree with you that it…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-16:649749:Comment:9036212013-01-16T12:34:06.092ZHannah Garnhamhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/HannahGarnham
<p>Yes I agree with you that it does relate back to Maslow's hierarchy of needs and taking a more holistic approach to learning. I do try to look back over my own education and within the art learning environments, to learn from those experiences in order to utilise good ideas and improve on situations I remember didn't work for me or the whole group.</p>
<p>Looking over the thread to date, I can see that professionals from different areas of education agree that it is important but there are a…</p>
<p>Yes I agree with you that it does relate back to Maslow's hierarchy of needs and taking a more holistic approach to learning. I do try to look back over my own education and within the art learning environments, to learn from those experiences in order to utilise good ideas and improve on situations I remember didn't work for me or the whole group.</p>
<p>Looking over the thread to date, I can see that professionals from different areas of education agree that it is important but there are a variety of barriers in making this work. I hope that together we can be creative and think outside of the box to produce some usable examples for our practice areas. Thank you.</p> Yes the business studies room…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-16:649749:Comment:9038752013-01-16T12:26:16.753ZChristopher Heathhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ChristopherHeath
<p>Yes the business studies room did motivate us to attend and it was a nice atmosphere to work in. </p>
<p>I agree, using spaces such as the changing rooms, the gym etc etc would be a good alternative, however as they are public areas they would need to be monitored constantly and would quickly become scruffy. </p>
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<p>I like the idea of this pinterest wall within a classroom, in my area using things like newspaper clippings or internet pages to create a kind of collage and discussion…</p>
<p>Yes the business studies room did motivate us to attend and it was a nice atmosphere to work in. </p>
<p>I agree, using spaces such as the changing rooms, the gym etc etc would be a good alternative, however as they are public areas they would need to be monitored constantly and would quickly become scruffy. </p>
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<p>I like the idea of this pinterest wall within a classroom, in my area using things like newspaper clippings or internet pages to create a kind of collage and discussion would be very interesting. </p> Hi Melissa, ok have a look ov…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-16:649749:Comment:9037092013-01-16T12:20:57.941ZHannah Garnhamhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/HannahGarnham
<p>Hi Melissa, ok have a look over what I have written back to Gina, also I know it may be a big ask but does the college have videos of current and/or past students playing in an orchestra, solo or singing? If a screen is available these videos could be played at certain intervals to display students efforts and achievements.</p>
<p>I agree that professionalism needs to be maintained within college and universities and that the correct balance is important. Looking back, my high school music…</p>
<p>Hi Melissa, ok have a look over what I have written back to Gina, also I know it may be a big ask but does the college have videos of current and/or past students playing in an orchestra, solo or singing? If a screen is available these videos could be played at certain intervals to display students efforts and achievements.</p>
<p>I agree that professionalism needs to be maintained within college and universities and that the correct balance is important. Looking back, my high school music classroom looked professional but bare and bland too. Yes I agree, we are not working in high schools and we need to stay level appropriate when solving this issue. I think at this point you could get the students involved with a little negotiation from yourself to maintain the professionalism.</p>
<p>What do you think?</p> Yes I like the sound of your…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-16:649749:Comment:9037942013-01-16T12:04:43.240ZHannah Garnhamhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/HannahGarnham
<p>Yes I like the sound of your GNVQ Business Studies room, wow yes I bet it was so exciting moving the equipment around to suit individuals and purpose. I can see this sticks out to you in your mind- did it motivate you to attend the sessions and participate?</p>
<p>Difficult in PE, especially if you move around the building a fair bit. What about changing rooms? There must be a physical aspect to the sessions as well as theory. Could you use a space in changing rooms for students as well as…</p>
<p>Yes I like the sound of your GNVQ Business Studies room, wow yes I bet it was so exciting moving the equipment around to suit individuals and purpose. I can see this sticks out to you in your mind- did it motivate you to attend the sessions and participate?</p>
<p>Difficult in PE, especially if you move around the building a fair bit. What about changing rooms? There must be a physical aspect to the sessions as well as theory. Could you use a space in changing rooms for students as well as yourself to display learners achievements, updates, inspirational pieces and current news events? I know what you mean about empty notice boards, my old nursing course was like that. It would have only taken each member of staff 5 minutes to think of an interesting article to print off, pin up an interesting newspaper cutting, recommend a good book, etc etc. But it was bare, apart from the time of the year when the dreaded results were pinned up for all to see. So it actually became a place with a negative association instead of inspiration.</p>
<p>I've talked about using Pinterest and Facebook in a similar way, in the comments made above. Do you see these providing any benefit in your situation?</p>
<p>Thank you</p> Yes, plus at the beginning of…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-16:649749:Comment:9037062013-01-16T11:52:56.205ZHannah Garnhamhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/HannahGarnham
<p>Yes, plus at the beginning of the year when work hasn't begun yet, the classrooms can seem bare, cold and lacking in inspiration. This is when students need inspiration the most- when it comes to choosing a topic or issue to study.</p>
<p>If a teacher can collaborate with students to make the environment more stimulating, it may also give the teacher ownership of that space as well as the students. Like you said, this would make teachers and students want to be there. It is more difficult if…</p>
<p>Yes, plus at the beginning of the year when work hasn't begun yet, the classrooms can seem bare, cold and lacking in inspiration. This is when students need inspiration the most- when it comes to choosing a topic or issue to study.</p>
<p>If a teacher can collaborate with students to make the environment more stimulating, it may also give the teacher ownership of that space as well as the students. Like you said, this would make teachers and students want to be there. It is more difficult if you move around a block or building within your timetable, but I think there are still ways around doing this- even an online notice board like Pinterest or create a private Facebook page for that particular group to join, for imagery of people's work, ideas, updates on certain things and a general no-pressure communicative environment where the teacher and students can share material.</p>
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<p>I believe this is an important area to focus upon as a teacher, to help make students feel at ease, inspired, and motivated to attend classes and participate. With a little creativity, I think it can be overcome almost anywhere.</p> Oooh yea good point. Well, ac…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-16:649749:Comment:9035672013-01-16T11:39:55.353ZHannah Garnhamhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/HannahGarnham
<p>Oooh yea good point. Well, actually something my art students find to be inspirational is music, we have background music on in the studios and workshops, sometimes its just the radio, and individual students also bring their own music to listen to with headphones. This creates a more relaxed learning environment too.</p>
<p>So I'd say it doesn't need to be a 10 page music composition on the wall, but whatever it is that inspires your students. It could be art, photographs of scenes or…</p>
<p>Oooh yea good point. Well, actually something my art students find to be inspirational is music, we have background music on in the studios and workshops, sometimes its just the radio, and individual students also bring their own music to listen to with headphones. This creates a more relaxed learning environment too.</p>
<p>So I'd say it doesn't need to be a 10 page music composition on the wall, but whatever it is that inspires your students. It could be art, photographs of scenes or people, anything that interests them. You could use a wall in your classroom as a Pinterest wall?- don't know if you have seen this site? If not, check it out as it may give a few more ideas. I see music like art and I try to encourage learners to use all of their senses to create.</p>
<p>I see it is more difficult when it comes to student's work. Is there a way to put compositions etc into a program that only your group can view? This could be a way for your students to share and be proud of their work. They could all chose a photograph of themselves playing their instrument(s) to pin up on the board too?</p>
<p>Thank you and I hope this helps.</p> Yes I think with any subject…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-16:649749:Comment:9037902013-01-16T11:19:17.329ZHannah Garnhamhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/HannahGarnham
<p>Yes I think with any subject area, if you can make it creative and fun like you are doing, the students are more engaged and remember more of the content too.</p>
<p>Yes I think with any subject area, if you can make it creative and fun like you are doing, the students are more engaged and remember more of the content too.</p> I am in the beauty sector, so…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-15:649749:Comment:9030672013-01-15T16:31:58.615ZTracy brookeshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Tracybrookes35
I am in the beauty sector, so our inspiration comes from the treatments we do, the products we sell, the environment we surround our selves in, it is very touchly feely so to speak, getting them active, making learning fun and getting them to use their imagination from the materials we can give them ie colouring pencils glue and in my nail polish and make up!<br />
But in all honesty I think it goes back to mallows theory, by ensuring the learners needs are met they are able to learn effectively, so…
I am in the beauty sector, so our inspiration comes from the treatments we do, the products we sell, the environment we surround our selves in, it is very touchly feely so to speak, getting them active, making learning fun and getting them to use their imagination from the materials we can give them ie colouring pencils glue and in my nail polish and make up!<br />
But in all honesty I think it goes back to mallows theory, by ensuring the learners needs are met they are able to learn effectively, so in answer to your question yes we should inject as much as possible, maybe put yourself in the learners shoes to see how you would like it as a learner perhaps? And where you would change or improve the lesson.