Showing papers by "Thomas Kvan published in 2021"
TL;DR: In this paper, the Burke-Litwin Model for Organizational Performance and Change is used to understand the organizational system involved in the transition of traditional learning spaces to more innovative learning environments.
Abstract: Recent history has seen many schools shift from their original purpose of standardization and facts to focus on soft skills and global preparedness. The physical design of a school follows suit, shifting from identical classrooms and autonomous teachers to more collaborative shared spaces deemed 'innovative'. While those who formulate such schools and school designs (i.e. the architects and school leaders) often have clear anticipations of the teaching and learning behaviors, these expectations oftentimes go unrealized and educators maintain traditional practice despite the innovative spaces. It is proposed that this misalignment between expectation and reality is due to a lack of holistic change in the organizational system underpinning the new spatial design leaving the enactors of the envisioned environment (i.e. the educators) without clear expectations and supports to successfully shift their practice. To answer this need, this paper advances the Burke-Litwin Model for Organizational Performance and Change as a theoretical lens for understanding the holistic system involved in the transition of schools from traditional learning spaces to more innovative learning environments.
3 citations
01 Jan 2021
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present research in managing change and risk inherent in the introduction of new learning environments, and a brief review is given for each chapter in the following section.
Abstract: This section presents research in managing change and risk inherent in the introduction of new learning environments. The topic is introduced, and a brief review is given for each chapter in the following section.
2 citations
01 Jan 2021
TL;DR: The research presented in this volume is introduced and some of the underlying concepts and considerations embedded in the work of LEaRN and the projects described in following chapters are introduced.
Abstract: We make and occupy spaces for purposeful activities. Significant investments are made in learning spaces in schools without adequate consideration of pedagogical and architectural issues. This chapter notes that it is a broad and multifaceted challenge to guide capital investments that deliver better learning outcomes in schools. It introduces the research presented in this volume and some of the underlying concepts and considerations embedded in the work of LEaRN and the projects described in following chapters.