Biophilic Schools, Education Outcomes

Elevating learning and wellbeing
Elevating learning and wellbeing
Walker, Rett, and Bonawitz link design cues and learning.
New research confirms that scents we smell as we learn and sleep influence our cognitive performance.
Location, learning links
Recently published research investigated links between green areas near schools (specifically within 500 meters of them) and student levels of ADHD.
Astolfi and colleagues investigated the effects of classroom acoustics on the educational experiences of young people, age 6 to 7.
Research conducted at the University of California, Davis, indicates that the temperature and air quality in K-12 classrooms may be degrading students’ ability to learn.
Managing background noise also vital
Khan, McGeown, and Bell studied primary school learning environments in Bangladesh.
Research recently published in PLoS ONEindicates that holding some classes outdoors can be a positive experience for both teachers and students.