ENVIRONMENT CAN BE DESCRIBED AS A STIMULUS FIELD TO WHICH THE SUBJECT RESPONDS WITH THE SUBJECT'S BEHAVIOR ALSO BECOMING AN ENVIRONMENTAL FACTOR. ITS RELATIONSHIP TO LEARNING CAN BE ESTABLISHED BY SPECIFIC CASE STUDIES THAT ANALYZE THE PARTICULAR ENVIRONMENT, THE PARTICULAR LEARNER (OR GROUP OF LEARNERS), AND THE PARTICULAR LEARNING ACTIVITY.…

Summarizes a study exploring the extent to which five Virginia school systems took advantage of building a new secondary school to address the need for fundamental educational change. Franklin County took greatest advantage of new construction, designing a technology and career-exploration center. Manassas Park designed a fairly innovative…

Several architects, planners, administrators, and contractors answer questions about trends related to school construction, interior design, business, security, and technology. Trends concern funding issues, specialized designs, planning for safety, technological integration, and equity in services. (EV)

An award-winning Alaskan elementary school is designed to blend into the landscape; capture as much winter daylight as possible; and generally accommodate safety, flexibility, practicality, and whimsy. In a sidebar, the architect explains the importance of architect/educator collaboration in designing a building that supports an educational…

American's aging schools need replacing. New schools should enhance teaching and learning and accommodate the needs of all learners; serve as community centers; involve all stakeholders in the planning process; provide for health, safety, and security; make effective use of all available resources; and be adaptable to changing needs. Examples of…