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Noel Dillon 0850136 PD+T

Noel Dillon 0850136 PD+T . Research Presentation. Content. Introduction Current products Research methods Research findings. Proble m Statement. I want to improve the comfort and functionality of furniture being used in primary school classrooms. . Introduction. Project Area:

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Noel Dillon 0850136 PD+T

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  1. Noel Dillon0850136PD+T Research Presentation

  2. Content • Introduction • Current products • Research methods • Research findings

  3. Problem Statement • I want to improve the comfort and functionality of furniture being used in primary school classrooms.

  4. Introduction • Project Area: • Primary Schools • The problems that exist with primary school furniture • Integrating disabled students into the classroom

  5. Current Products • Current products are: • Uncomfortable • Doesn’t incorporate any storage • Noisy • Non- adjustable • Unsuitable for disabled students

  6. Current Products • Special needs schools: • Equipment is designed for posture • Locks together • Adjusts to students needs

  7. Research Methods • Site Visits • Brainstorming • Browsing the internet • Interviews • Questionnaires

  8. Internet Research • 700 Teachers surveyed in UK: • A number had developed back problems • The furniture being too low • Researching current products on the market • Current products are not comfortable and do not meet the requirements of the students • No product integrates students with special needs into the classroom

  9. Site Visit • Visited 3 different national schools • Special needs school • Observing behaviour • How students interact with furniture

  10. Site Visit • Major difference from 6th class to 1st/2nd class • 6th Class • Good attention span • Books stored on top of desk • Bags stored on the back of chair or under table • 1st/2nd Class • Short Attention span • Books stored at the back of room • Always looking for teachers attention • Tables arrangedout in squares

  11. Site Visit Classroom observation: • Younger Classes (Junior Infants-1st/2nd class) • Learn by doing the actions • Always in and out of there chairs • Leaning back on the chairs • Older classes (3rd class- 6th class) • Always learn in their seats • Chairs scraping on the floor • Students in their seats all day

  12. Site Visit • Some desks were facing sideways and the students had to turn to see the board • Inadequate storage available

  13. Site Visit • Chairs being knocked over • Younger students banging into the table • Teacher having to stand to see some students • Class being disrupted by noisy chairs

  14. Site Visit • Trying to Integrate disabled students into the classroom Current Situation • A chair from a special needs school is just brought in and left with the normal table • The table is not made to be used with the chair • The disabled student is at a dis-advantage

  15. Site Visit • Special needs School: The furniture used is of higher standard to ensure the students do not slip or fall out of the chair • Specialised equipment is used. It is fully adjustable to meet the needs of the students • Student can be pushed fully underneath the desk

  16. Interview • Teachers • Principal • Special needs assistants To find out the main areas that they felt needed improving

  17. Questionnaire/Interview Do the students get restless after a while sitting in the chairs? Does the table and chair provide enough storage for each student? Is the current furniture in your classroom suitable for the students?

  18. Is there a student with special education needs in your classroom? If so what kind of specialized seating and tables are available to them? • Not all classes • Student was isolated • Had their own area in the class • Special table was needed • Had to explain work individually • A chair from a special needs school was provided but no table

  19. Do you feel there is a need to upgrade the current furniture in classrooms? -Yes • One size fits all • Not enough support • No storage • What is the biggest problem you find with the tables and chairs? • Height • Tables too small • Arranging them so everyone has an equal view • Storage • Tables shape

  20. Current furniture in the modern classroom(Teaching from all around the room) • Not enough space • Too much noise • Strain on the students • Get out of their seats

  21. Research findings • Inadequate storage • Chairs uncomfortable • Chairs tip over too easy • Old and out-dated

  22. Research Findings • Noisy chairs when moving • Tables and chairs bulky • Dis-abled students are not given a fair chance

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