Title: Design a learning environment.
Course: Introduction to Early Childhood Education (19153-36) > Section: Analyzing Healthy and Safe Environments for Children

Design should include

- the layout of an indoor and/or outdoor learning environment
- focus on a specific age group
- adherence to safety regulations
- developmentally appropriate, safe, and ecologically sustainable equipment
- consideration of budgetary constraints.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What does the term eco-friendly mean?
- What components are required in an indoor and an outdoor learning space?
- How does the arrangement of the learning environment encourage or guide a child’s ability to learn and discover?

Communication

- What resources could be used to create a learning environment?
- What are different types of communication devices used in various learning environments?

Leadership

- Why is it critical to consider the perspectives of others in designing a learning environment?

Management

- Why must planning take place before arranging space?
- What consequences can result if a budget is not followed?