Conceptual Foundations for Designing the Spatial Learning Environment in Pre-School Establishments

Abstract

The present research featured the conceptual foundations of pre-school spatial learning environment with its interdependent semantic components and a potential for new products. The study was based on the systematic approach to the problem as an integral complex of interrelated elements. A thorough analysis of various definitions of spatial learning environment made it possible to separate it from the concept of learning environment. Both internal and external environment of educational organizations should create such spaces that stimulate children's development. The article also describes the concept of pedagogical design as an important multifaceted phenomenon and introduces efficiency criteria and a basic algorithm of actions: mission, environment components, functions, principles, goals, tools, requirements, directions of activity, and resource provision. Designing the strategic and tactical guidelines can improve the quality of early childhood. The conceptual foundations of design were formulated as tools that facilitate the movement towards solving the problem in the system of theoretical and practical steps. The conceptual foundations include organizational and pedagogical conditions that ensure the high-quality level of life in all subjects of learning process in pre-school educational establishments.