A classroom has been an absolute prison for me my entire academic carrier, up until I stepped foot on a college campus. I feel extremely claustrophobic, it is never a comfortable temperature, the walls are boring, and the decorations are bland; overall not a good time. A dull and lifeless environment causes students to not want to learn, which is what this small reading is about. Ever since the recollection of time, classrooms are designed as a way to keep students contained in their learning environment, but quite frankly I have had more of a hard time learning than success with classroom learning. Classroom physical environments affect student achievement. The facility's structural features, such as inadequate lighting, noise, poor air quality, and deficient heating can undermine learning. The classroom's symbols, such as objects and décor, also influence student achievement. I have noticed that classrooms with LED lights, inspirational quotes, and student art work have better student success rate in classrooms; my friends and I thrive more in calm environments. A structured classroom, and a 'sense of purposeful clutter' often translates to a safe classroom. Kohn makes an interesting point that desks in a row, side by side from each other is the worst way for students to sit in a classroom. Students do tend to speak more in small group or pods in comparison to assigned seating. I noticed that as a college student, we speak more in groups of three or four, which Kohn also agrees is the best method of learning between students. How Classrooms are Designed:
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