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DOMAIN 9
Providing a nurturing, attractive and
accessible physical environment
Key concepts
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Learning spaces are organised to promote and enhance learning, with well equipped
resources, including ICT.

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Learning spaces include accommodation for suitable for occupational therapy,
sensory integration, and fine and gross motor skills intervention support.

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Physically attractive learning spaces develop and facilitate the students’ sense of
belonging.

Theory/Rationale
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Welcoming, attractive, and aesthetically pleasing learning spaces enable a sense of
ownership of the space by students and facilitate a sense of belonging (Cole et al.,
2004).

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Developing a physically pleasing learning environment is vital to a safe and calm
relational milieu.

Campus Examples
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Visible learning on walls.

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Reading room.

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Flexible spaces.

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Rocking chairs and other therapeutic furniture (including choices for students to
work independently, in groups, sitting, or standing).

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Outdoor spaces and gardens.

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Lunch tables promote group cohesion.

WWW (What Went Well) board is interactive and promotes strengths reflection and
savouring of experiences.