Powis, C. (2010) 'We always come here': investigating the social in social learning. Enhancing the Learner Experience in Higher Education. 2(1), pp. 3-11. 2041-3122.
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Abstract:
This paper investigates student choices around the 'Third Space' for learning; that which is not either a teaching space or a private space. In mapping the use of such spaces around the University of Northampton's campuses and through the use of semi-structured interviews with students as they use the spaces it constructs a model to help understand why students choose a particular space to work in and influence decisions in the deliberate creation of such spaces in future.
The research shows four, often overlapping, influences on student choice of space; resources, environment, social and emotional. That resource rich spaces that allow social interaction and learning to take place in attractive environments are popular should not be surprising but it is the emotional response to space that is of particular interest. Space attachment theory has usually centred on home or places with religious or national symbolism. This paper identifies an element of emotional resonance to areas of the university campus, especially the library, that will warrant further research.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
student experience, learning spaces, social learning
Subjects:
Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science > Z679 Library buildings. Library architecture
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC65 Social aspects of education
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC65 Social aspects of education
Creators:
Powis, C.
Publisher:
The University of Northampton
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Date:
2010
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 3-11
Journal or Publication Title:
Enhancing the Learner Experience in Higher Education
Volume:
2
Number:
1
Language:
English
ISSN:
2041-3122
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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