Dr. Rick's Blog - Open Space Classrooms

Marcy Emberger on Open Space Classrooms

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:11:55 -0500

Yes, Rick, we had a great team and most of us stay in touch these many years later - even when we have moved far away! I love the fact that you are blogging! I wish Jim and I had been able to travel down to see you this season - but hope we will soon. We have a beautiful 1 and 1/2 feet of snow and our river has frozen over - looking forward to snow shoeing soon. Love. Marcy

Rochele Royster on Open Space Classrooms

Fri, 15 May 2009 11:41:39 -0500

I stumbled across your blog as I was doing my own research on the openspace classroom. I am a product of an open space classroom...my elementary school, built in 1972, followed the trend of a school without walls. By the time I attended the school, in 1982...teachers had constructed their own walls out of various furniture and boards. I remember as a child being sooooo distracted. I could see the whole school from my little desk and it was thrilling. I knew when Mrs. Carry yelled at Tiffany for stealing the chalk and it was a blast to talk about at lunch. Shame on Tiffany. but other than the drama, I don't remember much sharing between the teachers or instruction within the school. The teachers taught as if the walls were there and eventually I was able to pretend that the walls were there, too. Today I am an artist, therapist and educator. I am extremely flexible, creative, laid back and have an uncanny ability to shut out the outside world...hmmmm....is this due to that open classroom? In fourth grade I left that elementary school for a much older grade school with cement walls. I remember how peaceful and quiet the classroom was...but the energy of the school was much different. I can't say that open space classrooms/schools are best practice or progressive...but I believe it inspired and nurtured my creative spirit. (Maybe if I had gone to a traditional school I would have been a doctor or something...)

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Sat, 16 May 2009 00:13:08 -0500

Great Info Sir...

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Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:46:33 -0500

Just a big thanks for this great post - I don�t think I could say anything else that would do it justice.

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Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:53:52 -0500

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Atlas group on Open Space Classrooms

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:39:23 -0500

I would agree. Open space is always a good idea. Thanks for the article.

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Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:51:04 -0500

there was a study conducted, now i don't remember the complete specifics but it was related to the same topic. It is a fact that the more spacious a classroom is the more easy the student feels while studying.

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Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:04:36 -0500

It's important that you have peace and quietness in your room so the students won't destruct when the teacher teaches his/her lesson.. do you think you can get this in an open space classroom??

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Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:57:50 -0500

Just wanted to give you a shout from the valley of the sun, great information. Much appreciated.

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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:28:58 -0500

Nice information, many thanks to the author. It is incomprehensible to me now, but in general, the usefulness and significance is overwhelming. Thanks again and good luck!

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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:57:42 -0500

Great post! I am just starting out in community management/marketing media and trying to learn how to do it well - resources like this article are incredibly helpful. As our company is based in the US, it?s all a bit new to us. The example above is something that I worry about as well, how to show your own genuine enthusiasm and share the fact that your product is useful in that case.

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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:21:08 -0500

Have you ever considered adding more videos to your blog posts to keep the readers more entertained? I mean I just read through the entire article of yours and it was quite good but since I'm more of a visual learner,I found that to be more helpful well l

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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:53:58 -0500

Took me time to read all the comments, but I really enjoyed the article. It proved to be Very helpful to me and I am sure to all the commenters here! It's always nice when you can not only be informed, but also entertained! I'm sure you had fun writing th

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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:47:11 -0500

You got a really useful blog I have been here reading for about an hour. I am a newbie and your success is very much an inspiration for me.

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Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:31:12 -0500

I must admit that this is one great insight. It surely gives a company the opportunity to get in on the ground floor and really take part in creating something special and tailored to their needs.

Commercial Juicers on Open Space Classrooms

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:11:23 -0500

I admit, I have not been on this webpage in a long time... however it was another joy to see It is such an important topic and ignored by so many, even professionals. I thank you to help making people more aware of possible issues. Great stuff as usual...

شمس الحب on Open Space Classrooms

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:08:54 -0500

thanks !! very helpful post!

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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:29:54 -0500

Great post.

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Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:49:35 -0500

What is the problem for children with open space class rooms?

منتديات on Open Space Classrooms

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:46:23 -0500

Does your child go to an open space school? Remember them? They’re in the news lately as increasing numbers of them are “walling up.” Relics of the 1960s and 1970s, open space education – classrooms without walls – promised lots of benefits. Chief among these benefits was the added “creativity” and “flexibility” teachers enjoyed. They could “re-configure” their classes, “re-group” their students for easier and more effective teaching and learning, and be more “autonomous” in the scheduling of their activities.