Speech Distraction
Spoken language is inherently distracting.
Spoken language is inherently distracting.
The physical environments around us broadcast all sorts of messages.
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed classrooms that support student use of their own laptops during classes that require access to computers.
The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) has created a valuable resource for designers of primary schools.
Several recent articles have probed the importance of integrating nature into academic design.
Green environments around schools, such as green playgrounds and window views, might help ADD children, or even all children, function more effectively.
Research by Raymond and O’Brien provides additional evidence that distraction (which can often be influenced through design) has serious implications.
Recent research probes children's territoriality, youngster's color preferences, and the relationship between school design, student behavior, and academic performance.
To perform at their highest level, autistic children need to study in educational environments developed to reflect their unique space-related needs.
The acoustics in classrooms are a major concern of designers and educators and they have a significant influence on how well children learn.