NICHOLS, J.S.*; CUTLER, L.M.; HARRISON, J.; WHITMER, A.C.: Assessing Physical Space Function in a Laboratory Classroom

A collaborative effort between Arizona State University’s Biology Department and the School of Design created a laboratory prototype designed to promote a cooperative learning and interactive teaching environment. In this setting, students participate in hands-on group work designed to engage them in the process of scientific inquiry and foster their understanding of Human Anatomy and Physiology. Videotape, personal observation, and student survey data of space-use and attitudes about science were collected for both pre- and post-renovation. This presentation will answer the question “How effectively does this new design promote cooperative learning in a lab environment?”