Have you ever entered a building or room for the first time and felt enhanced--felt your body relax and spirit elevate? The effect of human-made environments on learners' brains is not subjective. According to research studies, we all have measurable responses to the design of a space. However, despite the many resources discussing how to decorate and design elementary school classrooms, few resources on middle and secondary level classroom design are available. This book fills that gap. Moreover, the purpose of this guide is to enhance learning spaces, boost student performances, and positively extend teachers' influence. Every instance where you make well-considered decisions about your classroom helps students lead self-actualized lives. This book will help you make those decisions by providing information about everything from students' favorite seating arrangements to what temperature is ideal for learning. And learners will feel that effort every time they step foot in your room.

About the Author
Todd Finley, PhD, is an associate professor of English Education at East Carolina University and an Edutopia assistant editor and blogger. His professional blog is Seven Degrees of Education. Blake Wiggs is an educator and instructional coach at North Carolina New Schools and designs professional learning experiences for schools and districts.

Reviews
By reading a book about classroom design-this book about classroom design-you have a chance to organize your teaching in a way that supports all of the other professional development and reading and twittering and reflection you do. -- Terry Heick, Director of TeachThought
Improving the quality of classroom environments supports improvements in the quality of instruction. Finley and Wiggs give teachers and principals practical strategies for creating the classrooms we need today. -- Jeff Theus, principal of Ayden Middle School
The physical layout of the classroom has a significant impact on teaching and learning; nevertheless, this essential component of instruction is often overlooked. This book provides teachers and administrators with the fundamental tools to immediately change the learning paradigm for all students. -- Patricia L. Hilliard, PhD, Director of STEM Accelerator, NC New Schools/Breakthrough Learning
This is now my go-to guide for classroom design and organization. Thank you, Finley and Wiggs, for providing an accessible research-based tool that empowers educators to rethink student learning environments. -- Sonja McKay, M.Ed., NBCT, Teacher at The Exploris School



Book Information
ISBN 9781475818536
Author Todd Finley
Format Paperback
Page Count 116
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 186g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 151mm * 8mm