Staff at Trumpington Park Primary School in Cambridge, have been led through the PLS Design Framework to re-design their Year 4 classroom. In addition to introducing zones within the room, staff were keen to look at how specific types of kit could enhance the way they delivered teaching and how their students could learn in…
This week, our New Zealand co-ordinator, Doug Crutch, went to visit the staff and students at Grey Lynn to see how the school was progressing with their new way of learning. After being introduced to the PLS process and its take on zones and activities, the staff at Grey Lynn School are in an ongoing…
Staff at Trumpington Park Primary School are pleased about having their newly designed learning space available, ready for students to use at the start of the Summer term. Reflecting on their new Year 4 learning environment, teachers Emma Norman and Anna Patuck give us their views. “Our new year 4 space feels fresh, bright and…
Take a closer look at daffodils with this #WhatsInMyTray dissection activity. Equipment: Gratnells tray Daffoldil Knife (ask an adult) Remember to wear gloves or wash your hands very well afterwards as daffodils can irritate skin and are poisonous, please keep the daffodil away from your mouth. What to do: Take a close look at your…
The classroom environment affects student performance. Through this webinar we will explore the environmental factors influencing learning in your classroom. You will find out how to: Monitor and control seven key environmental factors. Make simple changes to improve student performance and outcomes. Introduce classroom-based enquiries to engage your students, facilitate greater awareness and improve student…
Making a reality of your vision It is rewarding to see as we are developing our PLS process in practice, how reflecting on the vision of a school, defining current and next practice are key design drivers for the design of new spaces in schools. This further supports the process of engaging all stakeholders around…
Gratnells has partnered with AmazeLab to create an exclusive collection of #WhatsInMyTray activities. Make your own rainforest in a tray with this simple task that is easy to do at home or in school. Equipment: Gratnells tray Water Pebbles Jug Tin foil Play-Doh/modelling clay Tissue paper – ideally green and blue Card Scissors What to do: Take your Gratnells…
As a result of the successful implementation of our PLS process at two schools, we will be showcasing the Design Framework we have created at the GESS Dubai Education Global Leadership Summit next week. By joining us for the virtual session, you will gain an insight as to what our PLS process involves and how…
You cannot design a learning space without understanding the pedagogy behind it. To fully comprehend what a learning space needs, you must work with the teachers to find out whether they are able to use the space effectively or whether it needs to be modified to have the best possible outcome on the learning and…
Our Planning Learning Spaces in Practice project at Grey Lynn school, New Zealand, has continued to support the staff in re-thinking and further developing the critical links between pedagogy and space in their new collaborative learning environments. The staff and students have moved from single cell, teacher-directed group organisation into open collaborative spaces. This left…