Lisa Pelkey
Dr. Lisa Pelkey is a statistical analyst with the Learning Tree Institute at Greenbush and has more than 15 years of experience in program evaluation, research design, survey development, and mixed-methods inquiry. Her work focuses on innovative educational practices, learning environments, and data-driven approaches to improve outcomes for students and educators. She has contributed to statewide initiatives in literacy, school improvement, and evaluation research and is particularly interested in how physical and instructional environments shape engagement, agency, and learning.
Beyond Flexible Seating: Evidence on How Classroom Space Shapes Engagement, Agency, and Learning
This session shares findings from a year-long case study examining how classroom furniture and spatial arrangement influenced student engagement, coll…This session shares findings from a year-long case study examining how classroom furniture and spatial arrangement influenced student engagement, collaboration, self-efficacy, and teaching practices in two secondary classrooms. Using surveys, focus g…This session shares findings from a year-long case study examining how classroom furniture and spatial arrangement influenced student engagement, collaboration, self-efficacy, and teaching practices in two secondary classrooms. Using surveys, focus groups, observations, and administrative data, the study provides post-occupancy insights into how physical learning environments shape human experience, instructional flexibility, and student agency.This session shares findings from a year-long case study examining how classroom furniture and spatial arrangement influenced student engagement, collaboration, self-efficacy, and teaching practices in two secondary classrooms. Using surveys, focus groups, observations, and administrative data, the study provides post-occupancy insights into how physical learning environments shape human experience, instructional flexibility, and student agency.Show MoreClick the title to see all details
