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of quiet students as well, as they usually represent a more introspective part of the spectrum. We should integrate
this knowledge with the most progressive educational philosophies in order to design holistic, engaging learning environments that can be effective for all students.
As we embark on educational visioning exercises that can set the ground for even more engaging learning outcomes, the challenge of increasing scales demands comprehensive vigor to connect the spatial implications throughout the building with the pedagogical intent of supporting varied learning modes. As key stakeholders discuss their vision for the future of learning in their school, it will be increasingly important to connect the words and notions with design solutions that can help those visions. As we have learned from neuroscience, a physical space is rarely a neutral factor; it can either support or hinder learning. Furthermore, to be successful, we need to achieve an emotional vision among the stakeholders that can be carried through, just as we need to engage a social brain on the students’ part.
This presentation will open the conversation about the learning experiences that prepare students for their futures and the role of space in constructing memory and its retrieval. We will explore the impact of recent knowledge and research on the design of learning experiences and environments, and examine a few projects of various scales that have deliberately dealt with mitigating the large scale towards the human scale solutions, highlighting how active learning maximizes the design intent.
Learning Objectives
OBJ #1 Participants will become aware of ways to address the challenges of urban density, and the importance of the experiential quality of both architecture and learning
OBJ #2 Participants will gain knowledge of innovative learning experiences, the influence of the built environment on our overall learning experiences, and brain-body cognition in reacting to the environment
OBJ #3 Participants will learn about the benefits of the relationship to nature for overall human health and wellness that present challenges and opportunities in learning environments
OBJ #4 Participants will become familiar with the science of learning and the brain’s reaction to its environment, and learn about different spatial strategies for mitigating the increasingly larger scales of new schools
Safe, Secure, and Supportive Schools: Creating learning environments that address the well-
being of students and staff
Gary Armbruster, ALEP, Principal Architect/Partner, MA+ Architecture / Diego Barrera, AIA, NCARB, ALEP, LEED Green Assoc., Senior Design Architect | Senior Associate, Stantec Architecture / Molly Smith, REFP, AICP, Principal/ Senior Planner, thinkSMART Planning Inc. / Terrace / AIA CEU: 1.0 LU HSW /Primary Core Competencies: Educational Facility Pre-Design Planning / Secondary Core Competencies: Design of Educational Facilities
School safety is a complex issue with many facets. Ensuring the safety of students and staff includes taking security measures and planning for disasters, as well as creating environments that provide students with comfortable places to share, collaborate, and explore. This session will offer attendees a sneak peek of the 6-week certificate course in development and review the essential components in creating safe and secure learning environments.
Learning Objectives
OBJ #1 Learn the essentials of assessing vulnerabilities and threats of a school and/or district. OBJ #2 Understand countermeasures to mitigate the vulnerabilities and threats.
OBJ #3 Review policies and procedures that address threats to schools.
OBJ #4 Learn of the resources available to industry professionals