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Afua Adutwumwaa Ameley-Quaye

Afua Adutwumwaa Ameley-Quaye

ScientistThe Children’s Equity Project, Arizona State University

Dr. Afua Adutwumwaa Ameley-Quaye is a Ghanaian-trained architect, a learning scientist, and an interdisciplinary researcher examining how physical learning environments shape teaching and learning. Her work focuses on how the intrinsic qualities of space can be intentionally leveraged to support engagement, participation, and meaningful learning in early childhood education. She currently serves as a Scientist with the Children’s Equity Project at Arizona State University, where she contributes to national efforts to strengthen early learning systems across the PK–3 continuum. Drawing on architectural practice in Ghana and research in the United States, she brings a global, practice-informed perspective to the design and use of learning environments.

Wed Oct 2812:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Transforming Elementary Classroom Spaces into Early Childhood Places

Today, over 1.75 million 3- and 4-year-old children are enrolled in state-funded pre-kindergarten programs.  Most of these programs are in elementary …Today, over 1.75 million 3- and 4-year-old children are enrolled in state-funded pre-kindergarten programs.  Most of these programs are in elementary school buildings using classrooms built for older children of different physical sizes and developme…Today, over 1.75 million 3- and 4-year-old children are enrolled in state-funded pre-kindergarten programs.  Most of these programs are in elementary school buildings using classrooms built for older children of different physical sizes and developmental needs.  Some children — barely potty trained and only 36 months old — are entering a world designed for significantly older students. Join us to discuss and design early childood PLACES that meet…Today, over 1.75 million 3- and 4-year-old children are enrolled in state-funded pre-kindergarten programs.  Most of these programs are in elementary school buildings using classrooms built for older children of different physical sizes and developmental needs.  Some children — barely potty trained and only 36 months old — are entering a world designed for significantly older students. Join us to discuss and design early childood PLACES that meet the needs of our youngest learners.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More

Workshop (90 minutes)Session TypeTRACK 1: Learning Spaces, Reimagined — Evolving physical spaces shaping the future of learningSession Track
Rebecca Berlin
Sandra Duncan
Afua Adutwumwaa Ameley-Quaye
Dr Robert Dillon
Rebecca Berlin
Rebecca BerlinPresident, Gryphon House Publishing
Sandra Duncan
Sandra DuncanAuthor and Design Consultant, Nova Southeastern University
Afua Adutwumwaa Ameley-Quaye
Afua Adutwumwaa Ameley-QuayeScientist, The Children’s Equity Project, Arizona State University
Dr Robert Dillon
Dr Robert DillonUS Co-Ordinator, Planning Learning Spaces in Practice/ Rogers Elementary School
Rebecca Berlin
Rebecca BerlinPresident, Gryphon House Publishing
Sandra Duncan
Sandra DuncanAuthor and Design Consultant, Nova Southeastern University
Afua Adutwumwaa Ameley-Quaye
Afua Adutwumwaa Ameley-QuayeScientist, The Children’s Equity Project, Arizona State University
Dr Robert Dillon
Dr Robert DillonUS Co-Ordinator, Planning Learning Spaces in Practice/ Rogers Elementary School
Tags:Group B
Allow Registration:No
Capacity Unlimited:No
Indicate how the topic is applicable to Health, Safety, Welfare (HSW) Design credits.:n/a
Learner Engagement:Learners will be actively engaged throughout the presentation by: 1) Watching and reflecting on a video that defines places. 2) Sharing places they remember and come back to throughout their life, and reflecting on why that is. 3) Examine what in an elementary classroom and building might not be size and developmentally appropriate for a preschooler, and share examples. 4) Brainstorm short, medium, and long-term updates needed for their elementary schools
Learning Objective 1:Investigate the movement and trend of three- and four-year-old preschoolers entering elementary school buildings, and determine the root cause of this placement.