[Project two]

Proposal for
Improving learning space for special needs learners
at Athens High School, Athens OH

Wishoebroto
Edward Matovu
A. Summary

Many ways can be made to make learning engaging and interesting. One way to do it is
by creating an atmosphere that supports learning. This proposal is aimed to improve the
teaching learning process for the special needs at Athens High School. The special
needs learners require different ways of learning and it is believed by experts and
previous research that quality of learning can be improved significantly by providing a
learning space that supports the interaction between learners, instructors, and the
learning space. This 50,000.00 Dollars project, which covers activities from planning,
installing and evaluating upon completion is expected to provide better learning
experience for the special needs learners.

B. Introduction

Ylimaki in The New Instructional Leadership: ISLLC Standard Two (2014) stated that
learning should be engaging and motivating; and one way to do it is by creating a
personalized and motivating learning environment Invalid source specified.. By stating
environment, she said that the place of learning or learning space is one factor that
contributes to the success of the teaching learning process.
Athens High School is a public high school in The Plains, Ohio which is located in 1
High School Rd, at the southeast if Ohio. Similar to other public school in the country,
the Athens High School (AHS) also offers program for students who has special needs
such as physical or learning difficulties.
At the moment, there are nine students and four instructors, occupied in a special
classroom closed with the regular classroom. This room has all the requirements for a
successful and interactive teaching and learning process such as furniture, electronics and
other required amenities. Although there is nothing wrong with the room and its facilities,
the learning space for the room can be optimized to improve teaching learning process
especially in terms of interaction and communication between students and facilitators.
This proposal is aimed to foster learning interaction to imitate the situation at home into a
classroom. This will bring a sense of trust and companionship between learners and
instructors. With a friendlier atmosphere, learning process can be more comfortable and
successful.

C. Needs/Problems

This proposal is to improve the existing special education room at Athens High
School. From the observation and discussion this room can be improved by:

Optimizing space by installing shelves in the room

Adding a more home oriented furniture to create familiar atmosphere for the learner
 Increasing learning experience by introducing new learning instrument

D. Goals/Objectives

The key benefits of this improvement project are:

To increase engagement in learning

To teach learners about social interaction in real-world context

To provide more space for learning

E. Procedures/Scope of Work

A. Planning
This phase requires a design interior, learning technology expert, and a
psychologist. They act as consultant of the design, safety and its benefit for
the students.
B. Implementation
Renovation: At this phase, the room will be renovated. The room will be
redecorated and all furniture will be replaced.
C. Evaluation
Monitoring and Evaluation: After all equipment installed and the room is
officially used, the teacher will record everything that happened in the room
such as: its usability,

F. Timetable

Description of Work duration

Planning, designing and
Phase One consultation One month

Removing, recycling, replacing

Phase Two and installing furniture, equipment One month
and decorations
Recording, monitoring, reporting,
Phase Three and consulting with experts Two months
G. Budget

Cost per Total cost

Components item
unit

Consultant fee Interior designer 5,000,00 2,000.00

Engineering design 2,000.00 2,000.00

Psychologist 2,000.00 2,000.00
Renovation fee Removal & recycling fee 2,000.00 2,000.00
Raw materials (Wallpaper 15,000.0
15,000.00
flooring) 0
Furniture Chairs (10 units) 300.00 3,000.00
Tables & desks (5 units) 500.00 2,500.00
Sofa & table 500.00 500.00
Shelves (3 units) 3,000.00 9,000.00
Equipment Desktop Computers (3 units) 500.00 1,500.00
LCD Projectors 250.00 250.00
3 D Pens (@ 5 units) 50.00 150.00
IT installation Cabling and networking 5,000.00 5,000.00
TOTAL 48,500.00
H. Appendix

The layout of the proposed learning space:

A. Original learning space

 B. Proposed learning space

For Walkthrough interactive 3D experience:

http://www.homestyler.com/floorplan/?assetId=6f497da9-0e07-4707-87f1-
28a9cd924611

I. Reference:
Ylimaki, R. M. (2014). The new instructional leadership ISLLC standard two. New York:
Routledge.