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Summary
Summary
"A must read for anyone interested in creating educationally sound campus environments. This book provides both a comprehensive review of environmental theory and practical strategies for enhancing student learning."
- Nancy J. Evans , associate professor and coordinator, Higher Education Program, Iowa State University
"Practitioners and students of all ages will greatly benefit from reading this synthesis of learning environment research and theory. The book draws on an impressively broad array of literature, and yet is organized for practical use."
- Will Barratt , associate professor of counseling, Indiana State University
Many books explore the effects of environments on people, but there are few that examine the complexities of campus settings and how they contribute to student learning and success. Educating by Design fills the information gap by providing a comprehensive model for creating student-friendly and learning-supportive campus environments.
Authors C. Carney Strange and James H. Banning draw from decades of research and experience to present an integrated framework for assessing and understanding academic environments. They describe the key concepts defining effective person-environment interactions and examine how these principles work through four different environmental components: physical, aggregate, organizational, and socially constructed. They also discuss the four conditions for successful learning: inclusion, safety, involvement, and community. Filled with engaging anecdotes and practical examples, this long-awaited volume helps academic administrators and student services professionals to plan effective programs and build supportive learning communities.
Author Notes
James H. Banning is a professor in the School of Education at Colorado State University.
Table of Contents
Preface | p. xi |
Acknowledgments | p. xvii |
The Authors | p. xix |
Part 1 Types and Impacts of Campus Environments | |
1. Physical Environments: The Role of Design and Space | p. 9 |
2. Aggregate Environments: The Impact of Human Characteristics | p. 33 |
3. Organizational Environments: How Institutional Goals Are Achieved | p. 57 |
4. Constructed Environments: Different Views Through Different Eyes | p. 83 |
Part 2 Creating Environments That Foster Educational Success | |
5. Promoting Safety and Inclusion | p. 113 |
6. Encouraging Participation and Involvement | p. 137 |
7. Building a Community of Learners | p. 159 |
8. Considering Computer-Mediated Environments | p. 181 |
9. Designing for Education: Campus Assessment and Action | p. 199 |
References | p. 221 |
Name Index | p. 241 |
Subject Index | p. 247 |