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).