Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 15, 2026
13:44
Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques
Published on: December 9, 2022
The impact of learning space on teaching behaviors
Theresa A Beery1, Dustin Shell, Gordon Gillespie
1University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, 3110 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45521-0038, USA. theresa.beery@uc.edu
Nurse Education in Practice
|January 1, 2013
Summary
Renovating classrooms to be more collaborative did not significantly change teaching behaviors. This study evaluated teaching in traditional versus collaborative classroom designs, finding no major differences in observed behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Classroom Environment Studies
- Pedagogical Research
Background:
- Traditional classrooms feature a front-facing teacher and student rows.
- Academic institutions are increasingly renovating spaces for collaborative learning.
- Limited empirical data exists on the impact of physical space on teaching behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate teaching behaviors in traditional versus collaborative classroom settings.
- To determine if changes in physical classroom space influence pedagogical strategies.
- To provide data on the effectiveness of classroom renovations for collaboration.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods research design was employed.
- Expert teachers observed and described behaviors from classroom videos.
- Qualitative analysis was used to identify themes and frequencies of teaching behaviors.
Main Results:
- No significant differences were found in teaching behaviors between traditional and collaborative classrooms.
- Qualitative analysis revealed consistent themes across both classroom types.
- Observed teaching behaviors did not significantly vary based on the physical learning environment.
Conclusions:
- Transforming traditional classrooms into collaborative spaces did not demonstrably alter observed teaching behaviors.
- Further research may be needed to identify factors that influence teaching strategies in different classroom designs.
- The impact of physical space on pedagogy requires more investigation.
Related Concept Videos
01:21Cognitive Learning
Cognitive learning is based on purposive behavior, incidental learning, and insight learning.
E. C. Tolman's theory of purposive behavior emphasizes that much behavior is goal-directed. He argued that to understand behavior, we must look at the entire sequence of actions leading to a goal. For instance, high school students study hard, not just due to past reinforcement but also to achieve the goal of getting into a good college.
Tolman introduced the idea that behavior is influenced by...
E. C. Tolman's theory of purposive behavior emphasizes that much behavior is goal-directed. He argued that to understand behavior, we must look at the entire sequence of actions leading to a goal. For instance, high school students study hard, not just due to past reinforcement but also to achieve the goal of getting into a good college.
Tolman introduced the idea that behavior is influenced by...
01:30Impact of Individuals on Individuals
Human behavior is intricately shaped by social influences that arise from interactions with others in diverse contexts. These influences not only mold beliefs and attitudes but also drive the regulation of behaviors through both direct communication and observational learning. The study of these processes falls within the domain of social psychology, which seeks to understand how individuals are affected by and affect those around them.Mechanisms of Social InfluenceDirect social influence...
01:24Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching II: Planning and Implementation
Planning for learning involves the development of a teaching plan. Teaching plans are similar to nursing care plans—both follow the steps of the nursing process. Planning in the teaching process involves setting goals and outcomes. Here, goals identify what a patient needs to achieve to understand a healthcare topic better, whereas the outcomes are the action to be performed by the patient to achieve the goal within a timeframe. For example, if the goal is to educate the patient about insulin...
01:28Behaviorism
The field of behaviorism was pioneered by figures such as Ivan Pavlov, John B. Watson, and B.F. Skinner fundamentally shifted the focus of psychology to the observable and controllable aspects of human and animal behavior. This shift marked a critical evolution in the discipline, emphasizing scientific rigor and experimental methodology.
The core premise of behaviorism is its focus on observable behavior rather than internal thoughts or feelings. This approach argues that true scientific...
The core premise of behaviorism is its focus on observable behavior rather than internal thoughts or feelings. This approach argues that true scientific...
01:20Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching III: Evaluation and Documentation
Evaluation of the teaching process enables the nurse to determine if the patient's learning needs were met and if training was effective. If the expected outcomes are not met, the care plan is revised, and additional education or reinforcement is provided. Nurses can ask questions after the session or obtain feedback to assess the patient's understanding of the topic.
Nurses can use several methods to evaluate patient outcomes. For example, oral questions can assess cognitive learning, patient...
Nurses can use several methods to evaluate patient outcomes. For example, oral questions can assess cognitive learning, patient...
01:12Observational Learning
Albert Bandura's observational learning, also known as imitation or modeling, occurs when a person observes and imitates another's behavior. It is a quicker process than operant conditioning. A well-known example is the Bobo doll study, where children who saw an adult acting aggressively towards the doll were more likely to act aggressively when left alone, compared to those who observed a nonaggressive adult. Many psychologists view observational learning as a form of latent learning because...