This unit introduces teachers to methods for enabling children to look critically at their daily use of classroom space. Children will learn the skills of mapping, observation, recording of observations, and analysis and interpretation of data. The design of space is crucial for the smooth functioning of life.
Communities can change their organization according to needs.
Changes to spatial arrangements can help a community improve how it functions. Examining classroom space entails examining the structure of authority represented in the existing classroom space. This type of design gives authority to the teacher and discourages group work. The kind of spatial analysis described here can help children see how reorganization can help people work better together. It's also an excellent method for improving children's understanding of their own behavior and the behavior of others.