Teacher collaboration and innovative learning spaces in New Zealand
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7169508 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jo Fletcher (0000-0002-4060-9369, University of Canterbury, corresponding author), John Everatt (0000-0003-3401-9220, University of Canterbury), Ginj Chang (University of Canterbury), Yogeetha Bala Subramaniam (0000-0002-9260-6338, University of Canterbury) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 297-312 |
| Publication date | 2025-02-17 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Teachers and Teaching (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1354-0602 • E-ISSN: 1470-1278 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13540602.2024.2401062 |
| OpenAlex | W4402461861 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 26 |
The changing architectural design of the spaces where schooling occurs can impact on the types of pedagogical practices that were once solely viewed within the traditional single teacher classroom. Innovative learning environments are being built where there can be multiple teachers with larger cohorts of students. This may provide more opportunities for collaboration amongst teachers which may enhance learning opportunities. This New Zealand study looks at the views of ten primary school teachers in innovative learning environments and the results from a national survey in regard to primary teachers’ and principals’ perceptions on teacher collaboration and innovative learning environments. Specifically, we highlight the views of principals and teachers situated within the New Zealand education system and the range of views they bring to this change to the types of differing structural spaces of learning and teaching. The findings suggest that a continuing challenge for teachers is the level of noise and the wide range of distractions within innovative learning environment. The attitudes and adaptability of teachers to adjust to change, and their opportunities for professional development to prepare for this change are key influential factors
Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Sociology · Education and Technology Integration · Educational Environments and Student Outcomes · Facilities and Workplace Management · Psychology
Basics of qualitative research
Flexible and innovative learning spaces
Teacher agency in collaborative lesson planning
How Technology Aids Constructivism in the Social Studies Classroom
Teacher Transition into Innovative Learning Environments
Mapping the Process
Framing learning entanglement in innovative learning spaces
Understanding Classroom Roles in Inquiry Education
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |