Learning Environments

How are the places for learning designed to enhance thinking and understanding? The physical surrounding (objects, materials, furniture, rooms, and building) and virtual spaces are key to consider when supporting learning. Built spaces can offer important affordances to learners as they reflect, share ideas, and put knowledge into action.

Resources

Book
Creating Cultures of Thinking: The 8 Forces We Must Master to Truly Transform Our Schools
Published: 2015
"Let's build dynamic learning communities that engage students, promote deep understanding, and sustain a lifetime of inquiry. Once again we are in the throes of curriculum... Read more
Tool
Messages about learning in a Cultures Of Thinking Classroom
Published: 2014
Overarching themes of the CoT project. Read more
Article
Art Works at Work: The Impact of Workplace Art
Published: 2014
This paper explores the impact that employees and board members of an organization believe the art in their workplace has on their experience at work and identifies the... Read more
Tool
9 Apps for Parents
Published: 2013
Nine easy discussion starters for parents of the App Generation: 1. Name and Notice Thinking Use the language of thinking to name and notice the thinking your child is using... Read more
Tool
For Teachers and Leaders - Handouts to guide a COT Classroom
Published: 2013
A series of forms, evaluations and guidelines for teachers and leaders to use in their Culture of Thinking classrooms and schools. Read more