Participants: Isabella (Organizer), Lauren, Luke, Mike, Sam, Adam, Jenna, Tj, Brandon, Emily, Gabe (myself)
The topic for the morning was the metaphorical and physical ideas behind the space in the classroom. The first thing I had noticed right off the bat was the organization of the setup we had made, where Isabella was projecting towards the rest of us. While this is minimal as it served as a practical means of getting ideas out to the group it’s evident that the way we are spaced within the classroom will typically be applied to the outside environment in situations like this. The second topic that was prominent was the areas in which studying was most effective, the focal point (Which was decided among the group) was that lounges often provide the best habitat for study time. During this discussion there was a pivot, where the group discussed the styles of classrooms, for instance lectures and smaller rooms and the effects they have on people. While the younger teachers are more linked as the age gap is smaller and therefore the likelihood of progressive nature is higher, older teachers are far more likely to hold their own style as they’ve found it to be the best method, despite the disconnect from the students. An example the group had talked over was FYE, the issues revolved around the size of the class, the disconnect between the lecturers and the lectured, and the lack of focus on main ideas discussed, and as a result of these issues many feel that the space between the teachers and fellow students render the class useless.
