[sumit patni]

Grouping of Spaces in a Primary School

The school spaces can be divided into Learning space, Teaching Space, Administrative spaces and Ancillary spaces.

Orientation, daylight and ventilation should be proper in Teaching and learning spaces. 

The rooms and spaces used by visitors or parents should be located such that it wont disturb the general teaching. 

Areas most frequently used by students:
· Principal’s Office (if in schedule of accommodation).
· General Office.
· General Purpose Room.
· Multi Purpose Room.

[Madhav Joshi]

Groupings of learning spaces (sometimes called instructional neighbourhoods) should include learning spaces, small and large group areas, spaces
for teacher planning, wet areas and bathrooms . One important feature of grouping learning spaces is that they should be of a sufficient size to accommodate a variety of different learning activities. This should include a range of different groupings, such as whole classes, mixed classes, small groups, and individual study.

Break out spaces add another area that supports different types of instruction or learning, such as a teacher taking a small group of students,
or a group of students working together on a project. These spaces are generally accessible from the learning space, or from a central area in close proximity to the learning space, so that students using the room are not isolated from activity in the larger space

While there is a growing body of research considering the impact of other interior spaces on student outcomes, this generally focuses on the tertiary sector
One recent study suggests that informal or common spaces should be designed so that they have a symbiotic relationship with more formal learning spaces, thereby promoting a smooth transition between spaces and maximising learning opportunities