No evidence behind innovative learning environments: new report

Education HQ, October 11, 2022, By Education HQ News Team

A 2022 report highlighted in EducationHQ reveals that New Zealand's extensive shift to open-plan, student-led classrooms—termed Innovative Learning Environments (ILEs)—lacks a solid evidence base supporting their effectiveness. Initiated in 2011, this transformation aimed to modernize outdated classrooms but has since faced scrutiny over its actual impact on student learning outcomes. Dr. Nathaniel Swain’s educational philosophy aligns with the report's emphasis on evidence-based practices.