Learning pods are the future
Published Date:
29 September 2008
The future is bright for youngsters at a new Wigan school.
Artists' impressions reveal how the innovative science department at Abraham Guest High School will look once the new Orrell complex is completed.
The designs show how the Government's science-based Project Faraday recommendations have influenced the design of the new site in Lamberhead Green.
Due to open in January 2010, the new school has been chosen as one of only six across the country to be used as a model for the project and, as such, will become a flagship school for Wigan Council.
The new design will include:
A central open learning space in the middle of the department;
Creativity pods – small enclosed igloo-shaped areas in which pupils can brainstorm with other students;
Superlabs with high spec facilities;
Snugs – small areas with couches and soft furnishings for group activities;
An environmentally friendly building with special garden features.
The environment in which science is taught is known to have a major influence on both staff and students.
The aim of Project Faraday is to promote practical and innovative secondary school science facilities which support more interactive and exciting ways of teaching and learning.
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The full article contains 205 words and appears in Wigan Evening Post newspaper.
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Last Updated:
29 September 2008 11:15 AM
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Source:
Wigan Evening Post
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Location:
Wigan
