Theory Review: Learning Environment and Context Introduction There is an axiom in the discipline of communication research that communication does not occur outside of context. I believe the same can be said for learning, which is heavily dependent on communication. The interplay of context and environment on the learning process makes for fascinating study. I have experienced both the positive and negative effects of environment and context on learning, from my role as both a student and an instructor. A brief analysis of the theoretical and conceptual points within the study of environment and context will highlight three major points of research: milieu, spatiality, and learning environment systems. These three theoretical themes lay a foundation for understanding the ways in which researchers believe environment and context are impacting th...