Cartographic Observation
Case studies using the Cartographic Observation tool across educational settings in Europe
Case study: Gender-specific Use of Space in the Kindergarten
A kindergarten in Italy uses the Cartographic Observation tool to observe in more detail how two specific rooms are used by the girls and boys. (This case study is written in: English/Deutsch/Italiano)
Case study: Movement Patterns of an Educator
Staff in a Kindergarten in Italy use the Cartographic Observation tool to explore whether there are optimal positions for the teachers to observe the children and react to their needs. (This case study is written in: English/Deutsch/Italiano)
Case study: The Use of Classroom Space in an Urban School in Portugal
The Cartographic Observation is used to explore how teachers and students use their classrooms in this urban school in Portugal and answer the questions: How do teachers use the space for teaching? How do students use their rooms for learning? (This case study is written in English/Português)
Case study: The Use of Classroom Space by Teachers and Pupils in a Peri-Urban School
A secondary school in Portugal uses the Cartographic Observation tool as part of their plans to reconfigure their spaces to better suit teaching and learning. (This case study is written in: English/Português)
Case study: Real daily Life - the children's kitchen and craft corner
Staff in a Kindergarten in South Tyrol, Italy use the Cartographic Observation tool to observe how the children use the kitchen and craft corner. Does the use align with the pedagogical aims of the staff? (This case study is written in: English/Deutsch/Italiano)
Case study: Movement & Tranquillity- Space makes the Difference
A Kindergarten in South Tyrol uses the Cartographic Observation Tool to understand the movement patterns of an educator during a phase of free play time in a regular group room in the main building and in an annex building. (This case study is written in: English/Deutsch/Italiano)
Case study: 7x7 hideaways -Heptagon as basic pattern
Staff in a German-speaking Kindergarten in South Tyrol, Italy use the Cartographic Observation Tool to observe the movement patterns of a teacher and the play activities of the children in four group rooms. (This case study is written in: English/Deutsch/Italiano)