Episode 18

Podcast 18: Are Open Plan Classrooms Actually a Good Idea?

Desks or beanbags? Uniform structure or room to move freely? Today we're talking with Dr Rachel Morrison and Dr Leon Benade about modern learning environments, and whether or not they achieve their goal or simply create more problems.

You can read more about Dr Rachel Morrison’s research into the dark side of open plan offices here: Get out of my face! We’re more antisocial in a shared office space

Leon Barnade has written about open plan classroom spaces – the modern learning environment – on his blog.

Let us know what you think, and don’t forget to submit your question at #askAUT