A conceptual framework to identify spatial implications of new ways of learning in higher education

A conceptual framework to identify spatial implications of new ways of learning in higher education

Beckers, R
van der Voordt, Theo (TU Delft Real Estate Management)
Dewulf, G

2015

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to explore the spatial implications of new learning theories and the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in higher education.
Design/methodology/approach - Based on a review of literature, a theoretical framework has been developed that visualizes the spatial implications of developments in higher education. In order to further explore spatial configurations that support changes in education, a comparative floor plan analysis was carried out at four Dutch institutes of higher education.
Findings - The findings show that traditional classroom space is progressively being replaced by a variety of learning settings to support contemporary learning activities.
Practical implications - The research findings contribute to a better understanding of the alignment of learning space to the evolving needs that come from new ways of learning, supported by advanced ICT, and can be used to support space planning in higher education.
Originality/value – This paper builds on findings from different disciplines: Facilities Management and Corporate Real Estate Management (suitability of floor plans) and Theory of Education (the pedagogical approaches and pedagogical assumptions those floor plans convey).

Space management
learning spaces
comparative floor plan analysis
new ways of learning
higher education

http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:a955a203-80c6-4434-bf51-cf131e4e5f2c

https://doi.org/10.1108/F-02-2013-0013

0263-2772

Facilities, 33 (1/2), 2-19

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© 2015 R Beckers, Theo van der Voordt, G Dewulf