From Classroom to Co-Working Space: How to Design Learning Spaces That Invite Agency and Flow
Description
Still stuck in the same classroom setup year after year? You're not alone. Too many classrooms signal teacher control before a single word is spoken—and that design choice shapes everything about how students engage.
In this episode, I take you inside the transformation of an old office into a vibrant Montessori adolescent hub—and unpack what it means to move from "classroom" to "co-working space." You'll learn how even small space shifts can foster agency, collaboration, and creative thinking.
You'll discover:
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Why subtracting furniture may be the boldest design move you make
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How to create learning "zones" for different kinds of student work
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Why your teacher desk might be sending the wrong message
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How co-working models can inspire fluid, student-led learning
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Practical design tweaks—from flexible seating to portable whiteboards—that invite movement and autonomy
Whether you're working with a blank slate or reimagining a familiar room, this episode gives you the mindset and strategies to build a learning environment that empowers—not controls—your students.
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