2020 has brought a range of challenges for our nation. For months, restaurants, retail stores, and businesses were forced to close their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic, and have only been able to offer limited services or operate remotely. Now, as more public spaces start to open back up, many school districts are also considering the idea of resuming normal operations. Read More
Every school year starts the same. Kids spend loads of time playing outside all summer long. They’re free to run, dance, and move the way that young bodies should. But then the school year hits and BAM! – they’re suddenly chained to hard, uncomfortable desks and expected to sit still for seven or eight hours a day …And we wonder why students have a hard time paying attention?
“Project-based learning” is a buzzword that’s been going around a lot in the world of education during the past few years. But even though it may seem like just a trend, there’s a good reason why so many teachers are talking about it and incorporating it into their classroom – because it works!
When was the last time that you changed the design of your classroom? A lot of educators use the same design over and over. They figure that it’s worked before, so why not continue doing the same thing?
The issue is, the way that we learn is so much different than it used to be. In fact, it’s changing almost constantly. If educators want to remain effective, the way they teach has to evolve over time. And classroom designs need to reflect and support the methods being used.
Thinking critically about classroom design is important for creating a space that supports learning, a place where students can succeed and realize their full potential. Here are some tips that can help you create a more effective and innovative classroom design.
As we head into the new school year, it’s important to consider changes that will set students up for success. Classroom furniture plays an important role in active learning, which is why many schools are turning to more innovative and advanced solutions like adjustable desks.
Adjustable desks provide amazing benefits to students, no matter the age or subject being taught. In fact, they’re so incredible that we think every classroom should have them. Here’s why.
As families start to count down the last days of summer vacation, teachers and administrators are gearing up for the new school year. With the new school year comes another opportunity to change lives and help future generations gain the skills they need to become successful, productive members of society.
Getting ready for the first day of school means getting your classroom in tip-top shape, and making any needed changes or adjustments. These classroom furniture ideas can help teachers, administrators, and school districts prepare for the upcoming calendar year.
In recent years, we have entered a new era of education. Classroom activities no longer involve the simple lecture and listen method, but instead have gravitated towards approaches that facilitate deeper learning. Interdisciplinary lessons, collaborative projects, and hands on learning have now become the norm.
But, unfortunately, while our teaching styles have evolved, our classrooms have not. Many schools existing today were built back in the 50’s and 60’s and lack the proper constructs to support new styles of teaching and learning. Simply put, we need more collaborative spaces in schools. Collaborative spaces are indispensable to active learning, and are a necessary adjustment our schools will need to make in order to sustain improved emerging pedagogy.
In today’s day and age, going “green” is almost a norm. Eco friendly items can be purchased for your home or office both in store and on hundreds of websites online. But why then have we as a society not yet made the same changes in our schools?
This is an especially important question because there are so many benefits that can be gained from adopting green practices in educational settings. By switching to eco-friendly school furniture, high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools can teach the importance of sustainability to their students and also do their part to protect the environment.
Charis Bible College is a nationally renowned educational institution with campus locations across the United States. As an extension of Andrew Wommack Ministries, Charis provides education and training to individuals who are interested in ministry and deepening their faith.
The Supple Collection recently had the opportunity to be introduced to the leaders at Charis and partner with them on a project for improving their learning space. This was an incredible experience for our company because it not only gave us the chance to create beautiful furniture, but also develop close relationships with members of an esteemed educational institution.
Managing off-task behavior is one of the most challenging aspects of teaching. Trying to identify the root of off-task behavior can feel like searching in the dark with no real end.
Teachers and administrators dealing with off-task behavior may feel frustrated or confused. They aren’t sure how to identify the problem, much less fix it. They may wonder, is the material not engaging enough? Is a different approach needed? Are outside issues, such as problems at home, an illness, or a learning disability, causing certain students to be off task? Very rarely in these situations is the learning environment itself critically assessed and taken into consideration.
It turns out that school furniture matters a great deal for student performance. By choosing furniture that facilitates active learning and eliminates distraction, educators can reduce the prevalence of problematic behavior and help their students succeed.
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