INF536 Designing Spaces for Learning (8)

Abstract

This subject is designed to extend understanding of the complex relationships between space, place and learning pedagogies in the design of innovative, adaptable spaces for learning. After critical reading and research, students will be able to challenge traditional assumptions in order to understand ways to transform the design of the learning environments. Innovative ideas for facilities and spaces will provide the context for developing and adapting classrooms, libraries and general facilities.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 2
Distance	Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INF536
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Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Information Studies

Enrolment restrictions

Available only to those students undertaking the Master of Education (Knowledge Networks and Digital Innovation) or the Master of ICT in Education.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of the influences of educational and other discourses upon the design of learning and teaching spaces in the digital age;
be able to articulate and synthesise current pedagogical trends for the interdependent relationships between physical/geographic and digital/online/virtual spaces and places for learning;
be able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of creative and experiential spaces for learning and teaching;
be able to recognise the role and importance of technical and physical design standards in enhancing interoperability, usability and sustainability;
be able to examine and analyse learning space design, theory and practice to inform planning;
be able to articulate and reflect on the importance of collaboration with relevant stakeholders within the school community in designing spaces for learning; and
be able to define and apply key elements in planning or developing new learning environments for the school community.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

Design theory within education contexts
Space as a change agent
Studio teaching and space design
Technical and physical design standards
Connecting physical and virtual learning spaces
Creative culture and makerspaces
Experimental spaces, fab labs and makerspaces
The learning commons and embedded librarianship
The future of learning-centred built environments.

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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.