Flexible learning spaces consist of multiple spaces for many types of individual and group-based teaching and learning practices. These spaces also enhance and enable innovative learning environments, where student-centred learning and collaborative teaching practices are at the core of a school’s educational vision.

The Ministry of Education have set up a web site outlining in detail information on flexible learning spaces for further reading.  This site is 

Source:  The impact of physical design on student outcomes. Ministry of Education (2016).

http://www.education.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Primary-Secondary/Property/School-property-design/Flexible-learning-spaces/FLS-The-impact-of-physical-design-on-student-outcomes.pdf