Exploring Informal Learning Space in the University: A Collaborative Approach

ISBN-13: 9780367881832 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 182 str.

Graham Walton; Graham Matthews

Opis

Universities are taking more strategic approaches to their buildings, including learning spaces. This book addresses the issue of informal learning space from the perspectives of a comprehensive range of stakeholders, including students, academics, facilities and university managers, IT managers, architects, interior designers, and librarians.

Spis treści

1. Informal Space and Learning in the University - An Introduction  2. The Strategic Perspective  3.  Learning Space and Campus Planning: Theoretical Deliberations and Practical Implementations  4. The Architect’s Perspective  5. Interior Design  6. Building New Informal Learning Spaces: Mini Case Studies  7.  Effective Use of Information and Communication Technologies  8. A Facilities Management Perspective  9.  Informal Learning Spaces in University Libraries  10.  Student Perspectives  11. Evaluation and Monitoring  12.  Informal Learning Space:  The Future – Swimming with Whales?

O autorze

Graham Walton is an Honorary Research Fellow in the Centre for Information Management at Loughborough University, UK. He has over 30 years of experience in higher education and is editor-in-chief of the New Review of Academic Librarianship. During this period, he has been involved in learning space provision, including impact assessment.

Graham Matthews is Professor of Information Management in the School of Business and Economics at Loughborough University, UK. He has been involved in the design and development of new and refurbished learning spaces in the university.