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Classroom design

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CONTENT 65 Introduction 2 Demands of Today's Classrooms 3 Equipment in classroom 3-5 Classroom orientation and seating arrangements 5-6 Furniture 6-7 Colour scheme 8 Windows and window coverings 8-9 Lighting 9-11 Ventilation 12 Acoustics 13 Heating 14-15 Ceiling 15 Raised Access Floors 15-16 Disability Requirements 17 Additional requirement in a classroom design 18 Conclusion 19 Appendix, List of product and components 20-21 References 22 Bibliography 23 INTRODUCTION This assignment is based on the criteria of adult education classrooms rather than primary and secondary teaching. College teaching is truly difficult and focused learning is hard work. Colleges are expected to encourage student's enthusiasm and interaction, furthermore adapt to students individual learning styles and difficulties without leaving the course content and lesson plans. These tasks and requirements all meet in the classroom and this "learning and teaching" environment needs to be a teacher's ally- not an opponent to defeat. The challenge to colleges is to combine the knowledge and expertise of computer, telecommunications, staff, designers, architects, technology, comfort factors with presenters' requirements and learners' needs and difficulties in the classroom. DEMANDS OF TODAY'S COLLEGE CLASSROOMS Attractive comfortable classroom environment adds dignity to the...

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