Classroom Environment Research List

The classroom environment is everything about how a learning space is set up, from sight lines and visual materials to culture and climate. This reading list gathers research on environments that prioritize visual access, intentional ASL/English bilingual instruction, culturally sustaining practice, and literacy-rich, inclusive spaces for deaf and hard of hearing learners. Use it to ground decisions about how you arrange and stock your classroom, to guide setup and materials choices, and to explain why an intentional environment supports engagement, access, and learning.