{"id":11017,"date":"2025-01-19T06:16:43","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T06:16:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icertpublication.com\/?page_id=11017"},"modified":"2026-03-05T06:32:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T01:02:02","slug":"transforming-learning-spaces-key-demands-for-21st-century-classrooms","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/edu-mania\/edumania-vol-03-issue-01\/transforming-learning-spaces-key-demands-for-21st-century-classrooms\/","title":{"rendered":"Transforming Learning Spaces: Key Demands for 21st Century Classrooms"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Vol-03, Issue-01 (Jan-Mar 2025)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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An International scholarly\/ academic journal, peer-reviewed\/ refereed journal, ISSN : 2960-0006<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Transforming Learning Spaces: Key Demands for 21st Century Classrooms<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Dangar, Harsha N.<\/span><\/p>

Assistant Professor (Commerce and Accountancy), Shri V.R.Patel College of Commerce, Mehsana \u2013 Gujarat<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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DOI:\u00a010.59231\/edumania\/9095<\/span><\/a><\/p>

Page Number:\u00a0pp. 30-33<\/span><\/p>

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Thematic Classification:\u00a0Educational Innovation; Classroom Design<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The landscape of education is undergoing a profound transformation as we move further into the 21st century. This paper explores the evolving demands of modern classrooms and highlights key strategies for transforming learning spaces to meet contemporary educational needs. Central to this transformation is the integration of advanced technology, which enhances instructional methods and fosters digital literacy among students. Additionally, personalized learning approaches are emphasized, focusing on tailoring educational experiences to individual student needs and interests, thus promoting engagement and achievement. The paper also addresses the importance of developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, shifting the focus from rote memorization to deeper learning. The role of social-emotional learning (SEL) is examined, underscoring the necessity of creating supportive environments that nurture students’ emotional well-being alongside their academic growth. Furthermore, the study considers the impact of flexible learning environments, including dynamic classroom layouts and the use of virtual and augmented reality to provide immersive educational experiences.<\/span><\/p>

Keywords: <\/span>Transformation, technology, social-emotional, environment and dynamic.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The evolution of education in the 21st century necessitates a fundamental rethinking of classroom design to meet the demands of modern learners and educators. “Transforming Learning Spaces: Key Demands for 21st Century Classrooms” explores how innovative classroom environments can foster critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and adaptability\u2014skills that are essential in an ever-changing global landscape.<\/span><\/p>

This research underscores the need for classrooms that integrate flexible layouts, digital technologies, and inclusive design principles to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs. By prioritizing sustainability and adaptability, these reimagined spaces enhance engagement, promote active learning, and support the mental and emotional well-being of students and teachers alike.<\/span>The study holds significant implications for policymakers, educators, and architects by offering actionable insights into designing future-ready classrooms that align with the evolving educational paradigm. It serves as a roadmap for creating dynamic, technology-enabled learning environments that prepare learners for success in the 21st century while fostering inclusivity, innovation, and sustainability in education.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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DR. HARSHA N. DANGAR<\/b><\/span> is working as assistant professor at Shri V. R. Patel College of Commerce, Mehsana-Gujarat Affiliated with Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan-Gujarat. <\/span>Her expertise in commerce and accountancy (M.Com., Ph.D.), as well as in Yoga (M.A. in Yoga & SOL), Kathak (B.P.A. & M. P. A. Gold Medalist, Education (B.ed) and Computer(P.G.D.C.A.) <\/span>She is also serving her duty as Yog Examiner in Yog Certification Board, Ayush Mantralaya, Delhi as well as Senior Yog Coach at Gujarat State Yog Board, Gandhinagar-Gujarat, and serving as Yoga Competition Judge in SGFI & SFA Championship. <\/span>She has been published more than 15 Research Papers in different Publication and 6 ISBN Books.\u00a0<\/span>She has been participated more than 25 state, National & International Conferences and presented her Research Paper their <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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APA:<\/span>\u00a0Dangar, H. N. (2025). Transforming Learning Spaces: Key Demands for 21st Century Classrooms.\u00a0<\/span>Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal<\/span>,\u00a0*03*(01), 30\u201333.\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/edumania\/9095<\/span><\/a><\/p>

MLA:<\/span>\u00a0Dangar, Harsha N. \u201cTransforming Learning Spaces: Key Demands for 21st Century Classrooms.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal<\/span>, vol. 03, no. 01, 2025, pp. 30\u201333.\u00a0<\/span>Crossref<\/span>, doi:10.59231\/edumania\/9095.<\/span><\/p>

Chicago:<\/span>\u00a0Dangar, Harsha N. \u201cTransforming Learning Spaces: Key Demands for 21st Century Classrooms.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal<\/span>\u00a003, no. 01 (January 2025): 30\u201333.\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/edumania\/9095<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Peer Review:<\/span>\u00a0This article has undergone a double-blind peer review process, with review managed by specialists in the field of Education and Pedagogy.<\/span><\/p>

Competing Interest:<\/span>\u00a0The author, Harsha N. Dangar, declares no competing interests.<\/span><\/p>

Data Availability:<\/span>\u00a0The author confirms that the data supporting the findings of this study are available within the article.<\/span><\/p>

Funding:<\/span>\u00a0No funding was received for this work.<\/span><\/p>

License:<\/span>\u00a0This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License <\/span>CC BY 4.0<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Ethical Approval:<\/span>\u00a0This article does not contain any studies with human participants or animals performed by the author. As a conceptual paper, it relied on previously published literature, for which ethical approval is not applicable.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal Vol-03, Issue-01 (Jan-Mar 2025) An International scholarly\/ academic journal, peer-reviewed\/ refereed journal, ISSN : 2960-0006 Transforming Learning Spaces: Key Demands for 21st Century Classrooms Dangar, Harsha N. Assistant Professor (Commerce and Accountancy), Shri V.R.Patel College of Commerce, Mehsana \u2013 Gujarat DOI:\u00a010.59231\/edumania\/9095 Page Number:\u00a0pp. 30-33 Subject:\u00a0Education \/ Pedagogy Received:\u00a0Sep 03, 2024 Accepted:\u00a0Oct […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":10992,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"postBodyCss":"","postBodyMargin":[],"postBodyPadding":[],"postBodyBackground":{"backgroundType":"classic","gradient":""},"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11017","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11017","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11017"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11017\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29121,"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11017\/revisions\/29121"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10992"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11017"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}