What a wonderful meeting with @olliebray, Do Coyle and @htcors1 this morning discussing the importance of space as the third teacher. Exciting things afoot and really looking forward to working with @EducationScot
We are considering the power of space in ensuring an Inclusive Learning Environment… how can the spaces we design and develop ensure that all learners feel the sense of belonging that is intrinsic to Inclusion?
The power of asking learners this simple question should not be underestimated… ‘how do you want this space to feel?’… this can provide an accessible in-road to inclusive pupil participatory design. #joy#inclusion#agilelearning#pupilvoice
Tomorrow in Gather Round we are going to ask our learners and staff what we could do to this space to create The Burrow… there will be a Forms link for parents/carers too! What do you think? Some learners find the start of the school day tricky and this space will help…
Pupils at Carrick Knowe Corstorphine primaries turned urban designers to make their school streets safer and more friendly. We’re so excited to unveil their work as part of our Corstorphine Connections project. Well done all – fantastic ideas. 👏🏼 edinburgh.gov.uk/cycling-wal…
ALT Photo of school entrance with colourful toadstools for the children to play on and animal footprints leading around the tree.
ALT Photo of bollards outside school entrance which look like pencils with an eraser.
ALT Photo of a colourful direction sign showing the way to Hogwarts and other fun locations chosen by the school children.
On Monday the Scottish Alliance participated in Workshop 3 of the @IleseProject. We discussed how many of the gaps identified within learning environment research are consistent across the globe and Scotland's distinct priorities in participatory design & professional learning
Tomorrow some of our Parent Council members are coming together for a Rapid Action Planning meeting. We will be thinking about some key elements of our School Renewal Plan. One project is developing a Learning Space in our old First Aid room… how would you like the room to feel?
Edinburgh schools and nurseries, we'd love to hear from you about the creative ways you're using your teaching environment, indoor and outdoor. We know there's a lot of great things happening in our schools, please share your ideas and achievements with us!
When the weather is good make the most of using the outdoor learning environment like @corstorphineps here. What spaces within your school grounds and local area can you use as an alternative to the classroom?
For Learning Spaces Scotland Awards, the combined delivery of @FrogstonPS , @VictoriaEdin and Canaan Lane Primaries is shortlisted for ‘Project of the Year’ with Victoria PS specifically shortlisted for ‘Pupil Experience’.
Castlebrae is also shortlisted again for ‘Inspiring Learning Spaces’ and finally @Edinburgh_CC as a whole is shortlisted for ‘Client of the Year’. A huge well done to everyone involved in delivering these amazing learning environments!! 👏👏👏
Our House Captains have been thinking about ways to show the things we are working on this year and they asked a very talented P7 to show their ideas through art… here are the first two images she has created… ‘inclusive learning spaces’ and ‘bringing learning alive’…