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Download full textHorton, Claude G. – 1972
The ability of individuals to concentrate on a learning activity is strongly influenced by factors in their environment. Therefore, the author of this paper has offered a number of suggestions about how the classroom environment can be made more conducive to learning. (RH)
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Carpeting, Ceilings, Color Planning
Rittelmeyer, Christian – 1992
A survey of several hundred German students led to two theses on school environment and learning. First, students find school buildings attractive only if they conform to certain features of the human sensory system such as balance. Second, students consider school buildings attractive and inviting only if their architectural message meets such…
Descriptors: Building Design, Built Environment, Color Planning, Educational Environment
Direct linkRydeen, James E.; Sorenson, Kim A. – American School & University, 2005
Much has been written about how the design and condition of physical facilities affects student achievement, but schools need to place more emphasis on the importance of furniture in enhancing the facility and improving student performance. Furniture and color are major ingredients in establishing a positive learning environment. Furnishing a…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Classroom Environment, Physical Environment, Furniture
Peer reviewedRead, Marilyn A. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2003
Compared the use of color in physical design features associated with the exterior and interior designs of 101 child care centers in Alabama. Found that color was evidenced on the exterior of the centers at just over half of the sample. The interior environments had warm colors and bright accents in the setting; however, the majority of centers…
Descriptors: Child Care Centers, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Color
Wiley, Ann L. – 1982
This self-instructional module includes learner objectives, text, practice exercises and answer sheets addressing developments in research on learning environments and why instructional technologists should take the lead in applying the resulting knowledge to the design of training areas. Favorable learning environments are described in general…
Descriptors: Building Design, Classroom Design, Color, Color Planning
Inland Architect, 1968
Kenosha Technical Institute is considered an outstanding example of the importance of providing top facilities for vocational and adult training programs. The school has been selected by the Educational Facilities Laboratories for special study in an international report. The school director and architect "play back" their decisions about this…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Adult Vocational Education, Air Conditioning, Building Innovation
McVey, G.F. – 1969
Various factors of the classroom environment that can contribute to a more complete learning atmosphere are explored. The author presents a review of certain research findings that may serve as guidelines in the development of an environmentally coordinated classroom. The importance of providing a classroom which promotes a multisensory approach…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Building Design, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment
