idea/thought: Importance of setting for education, chimes with #EducatingIsPerformance, Engagement

Triggered by: https://twitter.com/BrookeEdu/status/1595450828298534913

On friendly space to be in school, example being a Library and how furniture, decorations etc matter. And how could you do the same with other spaces e.g. Math classroom ...

Thinking that our Scout Den needs more nice things on display.

Related to #EducationIsPerformance (not really IS performance but #TeacherPerformanceHelpsEducation is maybe less catchy? TPHE ?) i.e. if the educator can perform and engage students it helps get things started. If the space is right and you have good materials and tools then it helps learning to happen.

Goran brought power drill to Scouts yesterday :-) We dug out spars, wood, sticks, saws .. 

3 groups working on making better 1. work-tops/tables, 2. sink/basin wash stands, 3. plate rack.

Brooke Harris-Thomas

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i've been conducting my dissertation interviews with black girls in middle school. one question i ask is where do they feel the most like they belong when at school. so many girls have mentioned the library, so i went to check it out with one participant.

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upon entering, there was a large projector screen with a fireplace scene and music playing, twinkle lights, soft seating, a variety of book generes, and places for collaboration. the space was curated with intention and it mattered to the students.

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the study is focused on the math classroom, and so i cannot help but wonder how this might translate into the math classroom. looking forward to digging into these interviews!

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