Security’s Effects (09-26-22)
Johnson and Jabbari link the overt presence of school security systems to lower academic performance.
Johnson and Jabbari link the overt presence of school security systems to lower academic performance.
Van der Groen and colleagues link sensory experiences and learning outcomes.
Faur and Laursen link classroom seat locations and friendships via a study whose findings are consistent with much prior research.
Spaces for learning need to be carefully designed and managed—our brains perform much better in some places that others and our tired heads need opportunities to refresh if they’re going to continue to develop knowledge and skills. Applying what neuroscientists have learned about design-learning connections makes “lessons” more productive and positive experiences more likely.
Van Dijk-Wesselius and colleagues studied how children (their sample was 7 – 11 years old) responded during recess breaks when additional plants are added to their schoolyards.
Brill and Wang tie higher in-classroom noise levels to degraded ability to math test scores among students in grades 3, 5, 8, and 11.
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Rohrer, Keller, and Elwert found that where students sit influences relationships formed with classmates.
A research team lead by Claesen confirms the value of greenery near elementary school buildings.