[01] Shimon Amar, President of College, Ohalo College of Education, Katzrin, Israel. [02] Netanel Bar David, Innovation Unit, Ohalo College of Education, Katzrin, Israel.

Today, teachers are expected to prepare their students to cope with the future, which, at this stage, is uncertain for both the students and the teachers. Scholars in the fields of education and occupational studies have identified a number of competencies that meet the needs of the 21^st century and are required and essential for the success of a society, enterprise or any organizational unit. Therefore, educational institutions should provide their students at all levels with the ability to cope with situations which require these competencies. In this article we focus on action research regarding the work which has been conducted during the last four years mainly at the Teachers Training College and which aimed at suggesting new characteristics for learning environments at the educational institutions. Based on our previous work and experience in the field of learning and teaching, we will present a new perspective on the desired learning environment which includes the content, pedagogy and technology, as well as the interfaces among them. We will elaborate on the creation and usage of diverse and innovative learning spaces, aimed to reflect the contemporary reality in the 21^st century places of employment and workplaces, and provide concrete examples of implementation of a pedagogical model in those spaces.

Learning Environment, Learning Spaces, Innovative Pedagogy, Interdisciplinary Teaching, 21^st Century Skills

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