Inspiring spaces: creating creative classrooms
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What is an inspirational space for teaching and learning? How might a young person’s view about learning environments differ from an adult’s view? Can we learn from the young by appreciating the creativity through which they manipulate materials in non-school contexts and from listening to their voices and respecting their vision, can we ensure that the spaces we create support their engagement with learning and school?
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