A1 Journal article (refereed)
Design Framework and Principles for Learning Environment Co-Design : Synthesis from Literature and Three Empirical Studies (2021)
Mäkelä, T., & Leinonen, T. (2021). Design Framework and Principles for Learning Environment Co-Design : Synthesis from Literature and Three Empirical Studies. Buildings, 11(12), Article 581. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings11120581
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Mäkelä, Tiina; Leinonen, Teemu
Journal or series: Buildings
eISSN: 2075-5309
Publication year: 2021
Publication date: 25/11/2021
Volume: 11
Issue number: 12
Article number: 581
Publisher: MDPI AG
Publication country: Switzerland
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings11120581
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Open Access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/78843
Abstract
The need for environments conducive to learning and wellbeing has been broadly recognised. Considering particularly learner perceptions in the learning environment design is known to improve both their learning and wellbeing. There are no, however, shared theoretical frameworks guiding the learning environment co-design from the learner perspective. As a response to this challenge, a learning environment design (LED) framework was developed based on the literature and co-design involving learners aged 7 to 19 (n = 342) in Finland (n = 266) and Spain (n = 76). The LED framework entails 53 characteristics grouped under seven constructs. It draws attention to the importance of balancing communality with individuality, comfort with health, and novelty with conventionality. Flexibility and functionality are recognised as central enablers for a quality learning environment. The study suggests a design framework and principles for learning environment co-design. They can serve as a research-based introduction to the topic after which priorities can be defined based on the concrete design target and goals, and concrete design solutions can be created in the participatory design involving learners and other key stakeholders.
Keywords: learning environment; school buildings; teaching premises; space planning; participatory design; participatory planning
Free keywords: design framework; design principles; educational design research; learning and wellbeing; learning environments; participatory design; co-design
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- Co-designing learning environments fostering learning and wellbeing at comprehensive schools
- Mäkelä, Tiina-Maria
- Kunnallisalan kehittämissäätiö
Ministry reporting: Yes
Reporting Year: 2021
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