Key Features of a Good Learning Environment

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Key Features of a Good Learning Environment

• Based on McLean

Chapter 5 Exploring Your Role, Jalongo
Isenberg, Pearson Education, Inc., 2004.
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Feature Characteristics
Ideas Concrete evidence of teachers beliefs about teaching and learning.
People Quality of interactions between adults and children, adults and adults, and children and children. Focus on how adults behave toward children.
Time Schedule allows children to work at their own pace to complete projects.
Space The physical environment is arranged appropriately.
Resources Concrete materials, objects, people, and ideas available for children to explore ideas and solve real problems.
Chapter 5 Exploring Your Role, Jalongo
Isenberg, Pearson Education, Inc., 2004.