Equipping the Open-Plan School, Equipping for Open Education.
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| Title: | Equipping the Open-Plan School, Equipping for Open Education. |
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| Authors: | Lassiter, Frank |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 1972 |
| Descriptors: | Educational Environment, Educational Equipment, Facility Guidelines, Flexible Facilities, Furniture Arrangement, Movable Partitions, Open Education, Open Plan Schools, Storage, Student Needs |
| Abstract: | The performance specifications of furniture and equipment for open education and open-plan schools differ from conventional classroom furniture in that it must be easily moved, have a range of dimensions, contain multipurpose interchangeable components, and be designed to accommodate a variety of student/teacher uses. The author suggests some solutions to specific problems in the areas of seating, work surfaces, and storage and display. Some suggestions are also provided for (1) mobile partitions (to define space), (2) storage (mobile), (3) seating, (4) work surfaces, (5) teacher stations, and (6) play. A related document is EA 004 893. (MLF) |
| Journal Code: | RIEJUL1973 |
| Entry Date: | 1973 |
| Accession Number: | ED073539 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The performance specifications of furniture and equipment for open education and open-plan schools differ from conventional classroom furniture in that it must be easily moved, have a range of dimensions, contain multipurpose interchangeable components, and be designed to accommodate a variety of student/teacher uses. The author suggests some solutions to specific problems in the areas of seating, work surfaces, and storage and display. Some suggestions are also provided for (1) mobile partitions (to define space), (2) storage (mobile), (3) seating, (4) work surfaces, (5) teacher stations, and (6) play. A related document is EA 004 893. (MLF) |
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