The purpose of this paper is to support the student learner in classroom environments by advocating for the role of occupational therapy as a consultant in classroom and school design. The product of this paper will result in a scholarly written article to be submitted in American Educational Research Association (AERA): Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis Journal. In the formation of this paper, information was gathered in a needs assessment consisting of questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and observations with key stakeholders and users of the school environment space. The information gained throughout this project revealed the direct impact a school environment can have on students' learning abilities
The purpose of this paper is to support the student learner in classroom environments by advocating for the role of occupational therapy as a consultant in classroom and school design. The product of this paper will result in a scholarly written article to be submitted in American Educational Research Association (AERA): Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis Journal. In the formation of this paper, information was gathered in a needs assessment consisting of questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and observations with key stakeholders and users of the school environment space. The information gained throughout this project revealed the direct impact a school environment can have on students' learning abilities