There are still too many uninspiring classrooms, staffrooms and learning spaces, with little thought around user experience. The Rocket Approach challenges this by seeking to truly redefine early years education through creativity, innovation, and design. Winsy Flores shares Rocket Production’s mission of nurturing tomorrow’s creators and thinkers, and how this is brought to life.

Read Winsy’s article here:

https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/classroom-design-how-can-we-create-awe-and-wonder/

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Episode break down:

00:00 – How did the Rocket mission begin? 03:00 – Uninspiring classrooms and staffrooms 04:20 – Bringing the joy back to teaching 05:15 – Trusting children’s natural curiosities 06:30 – Fostering awe and wonder through the environment 10:45 – User experience: A vital part of designing education spaces 11:50 – Creating a story around a physical space 15:00 – Creating a curious environment 16:45 – Taking inspiration from adventure playgrounds 19:00 – The era of cinema 20:10 – Affective design 21:00 – Fostering collaboration 26:30 – A competitive and academic context: How do we navigate this? 36:50 – Co-construction and international influences 40:30 – Training, CPD and time for reflection 44:00 – Trusting your team 45:50 – Themed learning 49:40 – Over-stimulation in learning environments 57:25 – Budget and being resourceful and sustainable

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How did the Rocket mission begin?

Why are so many classrooms and staffrooms uninspiring?

How can we bring joy back to teaching?

Why is it important to trust children’s natural curiosities?

How can the environment foster awe and wonder?

Why is user experience crucial in designing education spaces?

How can we create a story around a physical space?

How can we create a curious environment?

What can we learn from adventure playgrounds?

How does the era of cinema influence design?

What is affective design and why is it important?

How can we foster collaboration in learning spaces?

How do we navigate a competitive and academic context?

How does co-construction and international influences play a role?

What role does training and CPD play in creating effective learning environments?

Why is it important to trust your team?

How can themed learning enhance the educational experience?

What are the risks of over-stimulation in learning environments?

How can budget constraints be overcome to create resourceful and sustainable environments?

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Classroom design: How can we create awe and wonder?