Interior Condition
Interior Condition
Walls
The physical condition of schools’ walls.
From the supporting literature (linked), improving certain building conditions (e.g. walls) can improve student achievement.
Windows
The physical condition of schools’ windows.
From the supporting literature (linked), windows are associated with the quality of classroom.
The result of the OKHS field study is not consistent with the findings of the literature reviews.
Floor
The physical condition of schools’ floors.
From the supporting literature (linked), improving certain building conditions (e.g. floors) can improve student achievement.
Ceilings
The physical condition of schools’ ceilings.
From the supporting literature (linked), improving certain building conditions (e.g. ceiling) can improve student achievement.
Interior Paint
The physical condition of schools’ interior paint.
From the supporting literature (linked above), improving certain building conditions (e.g. interior paint) can improve student achievement.
Furniture
The physical condition of schools’ furniture.
From the supporting literature (linked), functional furniture are associated with the quality of classrooms.
Equipment
The physical condition of schools’ equipment.
From the supporting literature (linked), technologies used in classrooms (including network connection and internet access) influence the quality of classrooms.
Drinking Water Fountain
The physical condition of schools’ equipment.
From the supporting literature (linked), technologies used in classrooms (including network connection and internet access) influence the quality of classrooms.
Doors
The physical condition of schools’ doors.
Curtains
The physical condition of curtains.
The result of the OKHS field study is not consistent with the findings of the literature reviews.
Window Blinds
The physical condition of window blinds.
The result of the OKHS field study is not consistent with the findings of the literature reviews.
Shades
The physical condition of shades.
The result of the OKHS field study is not consistent with the findings of the literature reviews.
Student Lockers
The physical condition of student lockers.
Charis/Desk
The physical condition of schools chairs/ desks.
Bulletin Boards
The physical condition of schools’ bulletin boards.
Writing Surfaces
The physical condition of schools’ writing surfaces.
Fixtures
The physical condition of schools’ fixtures.
References
1. Fisher, Kenn (2000). “Building Better Outcomes: The Impact of School Infrastructure on Student Outcomes and Behaviour”. Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs, Australia.
2. Lanham III, J. W. (1999). Relating building and classroom conditions to student achievement in Virginia’s elementary schools (Doctoral dissertation).
