00000ctm a22000003a 4500 UP-99796217609913128 Buklod 20110702103412.0 t r |||| u| ta 110702s xx d r |||| u| (iLib)UPD-00175002740 DCHE eng LG 993.5 2011 I58 S86 Susi, Ma. Genevieve Abbie D. A case study on classroom design for the special science elementary schools program for the gifted in relation to instructional strategies in a selected public elementary school Ma. Genevieve Abbie D. Susi ; Raquel D. Florendo, adviser. 2011. viii, 75 leaves col. ill. Thesis (BSID)--University of the Philippines Diliman. The study explored classroom design for a special education program for the gifted in relation to instructional strategies in a public school setting using in-depth case study method and qualitative data analysis approach. The objective of the study was to describe and identify classroom layout, seating/desk arrangement, and furniture form in relation to the currently used science and technology instructional strategies. Purposive sampling was used to select a public school with classrooms used for a special education program for gifted children. After the school was selected, a sample classroom was chosen among the classrooms used for the special education program. Sampling was also purposive; the classroom should be regularly used, should only be utilized for a specific class under the special education program for the gifted, and students and the teacher using the classroom would agree to participate in the study. Information was gathered by observing classroom design, activities performed inside the classroom, in-depth interviews with the school principal and the teacher in charge of sample class, and survey conducted on the 35 gifted students occupying the classroom and all the six (6) special education program teachers. Results of the study showed a significant connection between the classroom design and instructional strategies. Findings revealed that classroom layout and furniture does not fully support the student-centered instructional strategies required by the special program because it only reflect a teacher-centered learning environment. In order to support both instructional strategies, public school classrooms should have highly flexible designs that would accomodate different seating layouts and use appropriate furniture for various activities, either individual or group work, therefore flexibility and adaptability essential consideration. Classrooms Philippines Designs and plans. Florendo, Raaquel Baltazar. FI Thesis UPD DCHE LG 993.5 2011 I58 S86 Thesis