Authors :
Genesis S. Jose; Edward A. Ochoco; Rema A. Ariola; Belinda A. Ramos
Volume/Issue :
Volume 6 - 2021, Issue 12 - December
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Abstract :
The effectiveness of teaching and learning is
influenced by many factors which includes the
environment. The teaching-learning environment is
affected by open spaces, noise, temperature and humidity,
lighting, overcrowding and classroom layouts. These
factors are known as biophilic elements and are known to
promote learning thus schools must take into consideration
these factors for a learner friendly environment. The main
purpose of the study is to find out the biophilic qualities of
the school facilities and surroundings and its impact on the
learning sustainability of the University. The method used
by the researcher is a descriptive mixed method using both
qualitative and quantitative approaches. Qualitative
method was used to identify areas the teachers and
students preferred to stay and study while quantitative
method was used to evaluate the biophilic characteristics of
the school. The participants of the study on the qualitative
approached were 25 students and 23 faculty through
random sampling, while those for the quantitative part are
5 individuals considered to be experts in their fields of
disciplines. Thematic analysis was used in the qualitative
component and rating of 1 to 10 was used for the
quantitative component of the study. Results showed that
buildings and facilities with more biophilic elements were
more preferred by students and faculty because it allows
concentration, stimulation and creativity as well as
relaxation. It is thus concluded that biophilic designs
supports sustainability of learning. Maintenance of the
present biophilic designs and renovation of areas with
limited natural environment to include more natural light
and ventilation so as to improve learning along those areas
in the campus with lesser biophilic qualities.
Keywords :
biophilic characteristics, teaching-learning, learning sustainability, learning environment
The effectiveness of teaching and learning is
influenced by many factors which includes the
environment. The teaching-learning environment is
affected by open spaces, noise, temperature and humidity,
lighting, overcrowding and classroom layouts. These
factors are known as biophilic elements and are known to
promote learning thus schools must take into consideration
these factors for a learner friendly environment. The main
purpose of the study is to find out the biophilic qualities of
the school facilities and surroundings and its impact on the
learning sustainability of the University. The method used
by the researcher is a descriptive mixed method using both
qualitative and quantitative approaches. Qualitative
method was used to identify areas the teachers and
students preferred to stay and study while quantitative
method was used to evaluate the biophilic characteristics of
the school. The participants of the study on the qualitative
approached were 25 students and 23 faculty through
random sampling, while those for the quantitative part are
5 individuals considered to be experts in their fields of
disciplines. Thematic analysis was used in the qualitative
component and rating of 1 to 10 was used for the
quantitative component of the study. Results showed that
buildings and facilities with more biophilic elements were
more preferred by students and faculty because it allows
concentration, stimulation and creativity as well as
relaxation. It is thus concluded that biophilic designs
supports sustainability of learning. Maintenance of the
present biophilic designs and renovation of areas with
limited natural environment to include more natural light
and ventilation so as to improve learning along those areas
in the campus with lesser biophilic qualities.
Keywords :
biophilic characteristics, teaching-learning, learning sustainability, learning environment
