Sep
Visit to University of Melbourne
Filed Under (Built Learning Environments, General, Professional practice) by ronan on 21-09-2012
My visit to the University of Melbourne to look at learning spaces was hugely enhanced by my host Peter Jamieson who was a wonderfully enthusiastic guide. I certainly appreciate the time he took to show me all of the different areas on their campus. I was given a tour of really interesting learning spaces, and I will do a fuller more detailed posting about this later. Of immediate note was the plectrum-shaped table in the learning classroom which is something I would really like to investigate putting into our own learning spaces. Also the use of plywood to make bespoke library shelving incorporating a good finish and can be rather more attractive than expected. I think the most important aspect of my visit, and something that Peter kept emphasising, was the need to think more deeply about our students’ behaviour. Peter Jamieson is an authority on learning spaces and was an engaging, humorous and enthusiastic guide. I greatly appreciate the time he took to show me the range of interesting and different views of learning.
