by Nadeem Hanif, The National UAE
A school in the emirate is changing the way lessons are taught by changing the layout of classrooms. Gems Wellington Academy in the Silicon Oasis has merged 12 classrooms into a “blended learning plaza”. The new space has a conference area and corners where pupils can use computers to enhance their learning. Furniture can be rearranged to suit lesson requirements. “It’s a huge, open space and we have soft furnishings as well as wall screens that pupils can use to write and work on,” said Tracy Moxley, the school’s associate principal. The switch to a “third teacher” concept is to provide space to eliminate distractions and improve learning. The concept prioritises children’s learning environment.
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