Physical learning spaces in schools can impact student learning. There are five key learning spaces that include the classroom and school which value an inclusive curriculum, interaction between students, and students having an active role in their learning. Furniture in these spaces should be moveable to allow for different class and group configurations, as rigid furniture cannot utilize the full learning space. These key learning spaces also consider factors like space, light, ventilation, temperature, and acoustics to allow students to interact with equipment and each other in a play-based learning environment.

1. Physical or virtual space can have an
impact on learning....
how can we make great spaces a reality
in our schools?
LEARNING SPACES
What are the 5 Key Learning
Spaces?

2. The Classroom and the School
 The curriculum is full and inclusive
 We value interaction
 Students have an active role in
learning
 Furniture is moveable
 Not everyone needs seats
 Class, groups and individuals
Rigid furniture can’t utilise the
learning space.
Space, light, ventilation,
temperature, acoustics
Interact with equipment and one
another. Kids play!