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Demiraki, T. V. (2019). Modeling of educational space of general secondary education institutions in the conditions of realization of the Concept « New Ukrainian school». September, 3–4 (82–83), 59–77 (ukr).

Summary

The author analyzes the psychological and pedagogical influence of traditional and innovative approaches on the participants of the educational processin the design of educational space. Key elements include the influence of architectural forms, the layout of furniture, colors in the interior and others. The principles of spacezoning of general secondary education institution are explained on the basis of their purpose and functionality. The experience of productive school education in the 21st century (by Mary Wade) is the background of it. The basic conditions are the following: creating training zones, availability of training materials, freedom of movement, inspiration, respect. The author describes the features of open space and shows its advantages and disadvantages. The article provides tips on the openness and comfort of the educational space in a general secondary education institution. The necessity of existence of space for elementary’ school is substantiated separately from secondary and senior. The main reasons for existence of separate space of elementary school are revealed - continuity (as, a key element of the relationship between the institution of preschool education and elementary’ school) and safety and the possibility of combining several units of the class in one joint recreation. The article emphasizes the importance of designing the educational space of the school premises and undertaking preparatory activities. During the implementation of the project, the author draws attention to the need to create a brand of educational institution, the use of navigation and pictorial stylistics, recommends a certain priority in the design of rooms. Particular attention is paid to the non-standard design of walls in the school, in particular, 10 options for creative solutions areoffered. To sum it up, the author emphasizes that the joint decision of all participants of the educational process on the design and implementation of the project, their awareness of their shared responsibility, their own desire and goodwill will ensure the full implementation of everything planned.