Abstract
An important goal of learning space research is to investigate how an environment impacts instructor behavior and student collaboration. Team Based Classrooms (TBC) are learning spaces designed to promote active and team-based learning. We evaluated the extent to which TBC influenced modes of teaching and student engagement by comparing observed frequencies of activities in a TBC with those in a traditional classroom. Results indicated that the TBC had a higher frequency of student-led discussion and a lower frequency of instructor-led pedagogy and classroom discussion. This investigation suggests that TBC design positively impacts student collaboration.
Highlights
A key goal in learning space research is to investigate the extent to which the physical environment can affect classroom activities and pedagogy, especially practices that can foster active and collaborative learning
Recent research in educational theory has pointed to the importance of student engagement in learning (Bransford, Brown, & Cocking, 2000), and to collaboration as an essential skill to succeed in the 21st century (National Education Association, 2010)
We investigated the impact of classroom layouts on modes of teaching and student engagement using evidence-based design
Summary
A key goal in learning space research is to investigate the extent to which the physical environment can affect classroom activities and pedagogy, especially practices that can foster active and collaborative learning. Few studies provide strong evidence linking physical space and student engagement. A recent learning spaces report emphasized the need for evidence-based design to guide research on the effect of physical spaces on teaching and learning (Painter et al, 2013). Recent research in educational theory has pointed to the importance of student engagement in learning (Bransford, Brown, & Cocking, 2000), and to collaboration as an essential skill to succeed in the 21st century (National Education Association, 2010). Many studies have demonstrated the positive impact of collaboration on student learning outcomes. Many studies have demonstrated the positive impact of collaboration on student learning outcomes. Gokhale (1995) found that students who studied collaboratively scored significantly higher on measures of critical thinking than students who studied individually. Terenzini, Cabrera, Colbeck, Parente, & Bjorklund (2001) compared students’ cognitive and psychological changes in an
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