open classroom

noun

, Education.

1. a spacious instructional area shared by several groups or classes in elementary school, permitting more individualized, less supervised project learning and movement of pupils from one activity to another.
2. a method or system utilizing such spacious classrooms and informal, flexible formats for learning and discussion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of open classroom¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

The inside of the school will offer more open classroom and meeting spaces, incorporate large windows and natural light, and have a commons for gathering and eating.

From Seattle Times

He said attempting to breach windows or open classroom doors by force were unrealistic options that would have exposed police and children to potentially fatal gunfire with little chance of success.

From Salon

“He walked through an unlocked back door into an open classroom,” Mr. Cruz said Friday at the National Rifle Association convention in Houston.

From Washington Times

Teachers can open classroom windows, a low-cost option that helps bring in fresh air and dilutes or disperses infectious particles.

From Seattle Times

In the role, DeLeo “will participate in teaching and student mentoring, including the Open Classroom Series and experiential learning opportunities,” his attorney, Elissa Flynn-Poppey, said in a statement.

From Washington Times