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Innovative Learning Environments, Are They Inclusive? Why Evaluating the Speaking, and Acoustic Potential of the Space Matters

Published:2020-12-01 Issue: Volume: Page:151-165
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Container-title:Teacher Transition into Innovative Learning Environments
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Rose-Munro Leanne

Abstract

AbstractInnovative learning spaces are a platform primarily designed to support the activity of speaking, listening and learning. However, evidence suggests that nearly 10% of students attending mainstream schools in their local communities have hearing difficulties. This study explores the acoustic potential of innovative learning spaces (ILE’s), and the impact of design affordances in terms of supporting the inclusion of students with hearing difficulties. The study highlights the importance of an acoustic platform that enables opportunity for all to participate in speaking and listening activity. In addition, the importance of student agency, the power to act and contribute to decision-making regarding the use and application of environmental affordances to enable student opportunity, inclusion and successful learning.

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University of Melbourne

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Springer Singapore

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http://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/978-981-15-7497-9_13

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