Pedagogy and Space : Design Inspirations for Early Childhood Classrooms

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Title: Pedagogy and Space : Design Inspirations for Early Childhood Classrooms
Description: The intersection of architecture and education is a new and burgeoning area of interest. This book blends architectural design information with theory-based content explaining the foundations of early childhood environments. Colorful photographs of intentionally designed spaces will inspire early childhood professionals and architects alike as they dream, plan, build, and revamp settings. Inspired by the groundbreaking architectural book A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction (Oxford University Press, 1977), this resource aims to glean architectural information regarding important design patterns in an environment and utilize them to provide insight into early childhood environments that are both developmentally appropriate and aesthetically pleasing.
Authors: Linda Zane
Resource Type: eBook.
Subjects: Education, Preschool--Planning.--United States, Child care--Planning.--United States, Classroom environment--United States, EDUCATION / Preschool & Kindergarten, EDUCATION / Administration / School Plant Manageme, ARCHITECTURE / Criticism, EDUCATION / Reference
Categories: EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten), ARCHITECTURE / Criticism, EDUCATION / Administration / Facility Management, EDUCATION / Reference
Database: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
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Abstract:The intersection of architecture and education is a new and burgeoning area of interest. This book blends architectural design information with theory-based content explaining the foundations of early childhood environments. Colorful photographs of intentionally designed spaces will inspire early childhood professionals and architects alike as they dream, plan, build, and revamp settings. Inspired by the groundbreaking architectural book A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction (Oxford University Press, 1977), this resource aims to glean architectural information regarding important design patterns in an environment and utilize them to provide insight into early childhood environments that are both developmentally appropriate and aesthetically pleasing.
ISBN:9781605543581
9781605543598