Spatial Analysis of Teaching Location Using a Computer

Abstract

It is normal to analyze a teaching method mainly by assessing the linguistic action between teachers and students. However, industrial arts and home-making classes require more practical activities and are conducted not only in a linguistic way but also by teachers walking round the class and checking on students. This kind of active spatial information is considered important and requires further analysis and consideration. However, currently obtainable the spatial information has such a lack of objectivity that it is not concrete enough to be considered better than observer subjectivity. We have developed a computer system using a "Panning Angle Sensor" which analyzes the teacher's position and learning activity in the classroom, thus enabling a clear view of the teaching process. As a result, it has become possible to visualize the relationship between a teacher's movements and learning activities, indicating not only the possibility of analyzing classes from different side views but also by presenting data for common recognition for reviewing the teaching method.