In this assignment I set out to design a modern and up to date classroom to enhance the learning experience for adult learners participating in a level 4 construction course. I aim to explain the rationale for my design, and will outline the materials to

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Ben Gregory HNC 1 2011

Construction Technology

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Environmental Design

Table of Contents

Table of Contents 2

Introduction 3

Legislation 3

Lighting 5

Ventilation 5

Heating 6

Acoustics 6

Signs and notices 7

Emergency lighting 7

First Aid fire fighting equipment 7

Sprinkler systems 7

Reference 7

Shopping List 8

Introduction

In this assignment I set out to design a modern and up to date classroom to enhance the learning experience for adult learners participating in a level 4 construction course. I aim to explain the rationale for my design, and will outline the materials to be used.

A traditional classroom is often set with the desks in rows with the teacher's desk at the front of the room. Desks were often spread far enough apart to control behaviour, and to prevent cheating in tests! In days gone by teachers used to teach most lessons by standing at the front, and letting students copy from the board.

Teachers now use a wider range of interactive group and individual teaching methods, such as debates, discussions, role plays, presentations etc.