ERIC Number: EJ1165628
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Dec
Pages: 16
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Cultivating Classroom Spaces as Homes for Learning
Flynn, Laura; Colby, Sherri R.
Middle Grades Review, v3 n3 Article 3 Dec 2017
Our action research ethnography explores sixth grade students' perceptions of their classroom space as conducive or distracting to their learning experiences. Issues of physical environment, students' self-governance, and disciplinary management are explored. We conclude by offering recommendations for other educators to consider.
Descriptors: Grade 6, Ethnography, Middle School Students, Student Attitudes, Action Research, School Space, Classroom Techniques, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Student Journals, Focus Groups, Interviews, Middle School Teachers, Qualitative Research
University of Vermont - Middle Grades Review. Waterman Hall, Burlington, VT 05405. Web site: http://scholarworks.uvm.edu/mgreview
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 6
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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