Structural Modeling of Natural and Artificial Environmental Factors Influence on School Climate
Subject Areas : Architecture and urbanismSahebeh Izadpanah 1 , Mahdieh Pazhouhanfar 2
1 - 1- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Science and Research Branch,Islamic Azad University, Tehran.Iran
*(Corresponding Author).
2 - Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Golestan University, Gorgan, Iran.
Keywords: green space, AMOS, Natural environment, School Climate, Artificial environment,
Abstract :
Background and Objective: Since the 1950s, the concept of psychological climate has been introduced in developed countries, which is effective in increasing self-esteem, academic and social success, as well as increasing the sense of belonging to the school environment. Increased class absenteeism, violence and anxiety, lack of students' social relationships are some of the examples of not paying attention to the psychological atmosphere.Method: Structural modeling of physical learning environment effects on school climate has been performed via AMOS ver22 software among 120 girl students who aged between 15 to 17 years old in three volunteer schools in Gorgan City and sample determination done by G.POWER via two questionnaire instruments, namely, TLEA and WHITS translated from English to Persian by the first author.Findings: As a result, effect of physical learning environment on school climate hypothesis, also modified model and confirmation of equation modeling has been done and according to the result, architectural variables from three indexes, namely indoor environment, outdoor environment and spaces for parental involvement on school climate improvement from the students’ point of view has been introduced.Discussion and conclusion: Providing group interaction spaces with green spaces, materials in relation to climate and culture, light and sound insulation of classroom setting to provide thermal comfort, entering green spaces into classroom, designing overall school building facade in relation to students' age, utilizing social spaces of school in times except of regular school days, providing convenient places in order to provide emotional bonds between students, their parents and school staffs, effect on school climate enhancement, increase of school connectedness and students' social behavior improvement in their future lives.
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1. Brackett, M.A., Reyes ,M.R., Rivers, S.E., Elbertson, NA., Salovey, P., 2011. Classroom emotional climate, teacher affiliation, and student conduct. The Journal of Classroom Interaction,pp.27-36.
3. Akinsanmi B. The optimal learning environment: Learning theories. Retrieved October. 2008;11:2009.
4. Doppelt, Y., 2006. Teachers’ and pupils’ perceptions of science–technology learning environments. Learning Environments Research,Vol.9(2),pp.163-178.
5. Greeno, J.G., 1998. The situativity of knowing, learning, and research. American psychologist,Vol.53(1),pp.5.
6. Gangi T.A., 2010. School climate and faculty relationships: Choosing an effective assessment measure: St. John’s University New York.
7. Uline, C., Tschannen-Moran, M., 2008. The walls speak: The interplay of quality facilities, school climate, and student achievement. Journal of Educational Administration,Vol.46(1),pp.55-73.
8. Marshall, M., 2003. Examining school climate: Defining factors and educational influences. Georgia State University. Center for Research on School Safety, School Climate, and Classroom Management.
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