CONTENTS
Acknowledgements 9
Content
Introduction: Need for study 12
Research Question , Method, scope and limitations
Part I
Ways of learning and Spaces of learning
1.1 Ways of learning 18

1.2 Spaces of learning : Physical affordances 24
Gibson’s theory of physical affordances
Heft’s functional taxonomy
1.3 Ways of learning and spaces of learning : 36
Interaction and experiences Flexibility and indeterminate spaces 45

Part II
Municipal Schools of Ahmedabad, India
2.1 Introduction to AMC schools 55
2.2 Spatial analysis of municipal schools of Ahmedabad 60
2.3 Observed patterns in municipal schools of Ahmedabad 74
2.4 Inferences 86
Part III
Case study- Municipal school near Shahpur darwaza
3.1 Introduction 92
3.2 Analysis: Potential physical affordances 98
Interaction and experience
3.3 Actualization of learning affordances 108
3.3 Inferences
Conclusions
Appendix: Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation School drawing 155