BFX 2017 Edu Catalogue

SUNFLOWER Culture Zone

Sunflower Culture Zone Package Includes - 8 x Whirl Ottomans (page 70) - 2 x Whirl Low Tables (page 70) - 2 x Ziggi Mobile Displays (page 88) - 1 x Ebb Folding Table (page 95)

EMPATHY & COMMUNITY

Culture Zones build a deeper sense of empathy and community in learning environments. Featuring dynamic seating and smart storage with the Ziggi Mobile Display, the Sunflower Culture Zone ensures the class always has access to resources. Sunflower Culture Zone is a student-centered space that promotes interactive discussion. The encircling seating design creates a culture of kindness and acceptance by making everyone feel included. Inclusive learning spaces are crucial for students cognitive and emotional development. Fostering discussions and group work that broaden cultural and ethnical horizons in a nurturing environment allows students to feel comfortable sharing their opinions, ideas and beliefs.

“Inclusive classrooms are classrooms in which instructors and students work together to create and sustain an environment in which everyone feels safe, supported, and encouraged to express her

or his views and concerns.” - Shari Saunders & Diana Kardia, University of Michigan

Saunders. S, Kardina, D. (2016) ‘Creating Inclusive College Classrooms’, Center for Research on Learning & Teaching, University of Michigan.

Furniture colours as shown: Whirl Ottomans - Dark Red BN-1318 Whirl Low Tables - Blackline Ziggi Mobile Displays - Zincworks, Mandarin Ebb Folding Table - Mandarin

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