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The term physical environment refers to the overall design and layout of a given
classroom and its learning centers. Teachers should design the environment by organizing
its spaces, furnishings, and materials to maximize the learning opportunities and the
engagement of every child. To effectively do so, teachers can apply a concept known as
Universal Design for Learning (UDL), which stresses that the environment and its
materials in it should be accessible to everyone. Creating this accessibility might involve
providing books at different reading levels, placing materials within easy reach on a shelf,
or creating ample space so that a child who uses a wheelchair can maneuver around the
classroom.
Here is an example of Physical Learning
Environment Design.