Exploring Informal Learning Space in the University - 9781472482617

Taylor & Francis

Exploring Informal Learning Space in the UniversityA Collaborative Approach\nAuthor(s): Graham Walton, Graham Matthews\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781472482617, 978-1472482617\nSynopsis\nGrowing student numbers, increased student expectations, new approaches to learning, and fast-paced technological advances all contribute to the need for universities to take a more strategic approach to their buildings, including formal and informal learning spaces. Exploring Informal Learning Space in the University addresses the issue of informal learning space from the perspectives of a comprehensive range of stakeholders, including students, academics, facilities managers, university managers, IT managers, architects, interior designers, and librarians. \n\nWith contributions from a range of experts, practitioners and academics around the world, this book uses a combination of case studies and theoretical discussion to exp.