Author noted the changes in the conception of the learning process since the turn of the century. He further considered the role of the physical environment in changing ideas about learning. (Editor/RK)

Article considered the points of organization that merit particular attention if teachers are to exploit to the full the buildings of open-plan design. (Author/RK)

Many changes in school facilities are likely by the year 2000. Construction of "disposable" temporary schools is a possibility, and more schools may adopt the "no school" concept, which utilizes an entire city as classrooms. New school buildings will probably more closely resemble the open-plan concept than traditional "eggcrate" schools. (JG)

Discusses the need for school buildings that are flexible and adaptable to any educational situation, rather than rigidly "self-contained" or rigidly "open." Such buildings are not tied to any educational fad that may become unfashionable, and they can accommodate many educational approaches, as well as noneducational uses. (JG)

The open school concept used as an alternative to more traditional forms of schooling in selected elementary and secondary schools in Austin, Texas, includes seven major dimensions: individualized instruction, continuous progress of students, team teaching, multiage and multigrade grouping, differentiated staffing, open space classrooms and…

This final evaluation report of two ESEA Title III projects conducted by the Training Center for Open-Space Schools, District of Columbia, contains detailed descriptions of the projects' evaluation design, evaluation methods, results, conclusions, and recommendations. Continued on-site training, freedom of choice for teachers, and human relations…

Volume III of the Midterm Report for the Fort Lincoln New Town (FLNT) education system is a revision of some of the preliminary specifications and is addressed to the teachers, administrators, students, and community residents who will be using the facility. Three additional plans of the "Open Plan" for the FLNT First Facility are included. The…

Four principles of language arts teaching in the open school are, first, "school" becomes "workshop," where emphasis is on giving students opportunities for self-discovery, self-discipline, and self-control. Second, "teachers" become "learning facilitators," so that instead of thinking about what he wants to teach, the teacher focuses on the…

This annotated bibliography of literature on the open plan school confines itself to material that relates educational programs to open design buildings. The first section, "Teaching in an Open Plan School," offers 46 items that include discussions of the program, its administration, and the teacher's role. In the second section, "Facilities," 37…

Two modern crises--in education and ecology--can both be alleviated by adopting an "environmental classroom"; that is, by moving from the traditional schoolroom to closer contact with the world outside. The first part of the volume examines traditional approaches to education and them moves step by step to innovative ones, such as using the urban…

The philosophy and differentiated staffing model governing the instructional program within three spacially open schools in School District 196 (Minnesota) are discussed. Spacially open schools are committed to achievement of curricular goals in the standard curriculum content areas including reading, language arts, mathematics, natural science,…

This booklet, published by the Workshop Center for Open Education, contains eight articles on open education and teacher centers. The first article, providing background information on the Workshop Center, emphasizes the need for distribution of information to teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and parents on open or informal education…

This study investigated relationships between two status variables--congruence and consensus--and team teacher satisfaction with the team situation. The sample consisted of 148 teacher teams (627 teachers) selected from 74 open-area schools. The results indicated that teachers on balanced teams and/or leaderless teams tended to be more satisfied…

Selected periodicals dealing with the open classroom concept are reviewed and evaluated in this annotated bibliography, which is intended as an introduction to open education for parents and concerned citizens. Technical journals are avoided. Some articles are singled out and rated as good, very good, or excellent. The majority deal with the open…

Available models apparently do influence childrens' behavior. Because of this, it is important for teachers to consider the philosophical, psychological, and sociological ramifications of their teaching behavior and their organization of the curriculum and learning environment. Teaching behavior hinges closely on the learning environment. In this…