Classrooms
The Classroom environment is one of the most important factors affecting student learning. A positive environment is one in which students feel a sense of belonging, learn to trust others, and feel encouraged to tackle challenges, take risks, and ask questions.
The layout, design and decor of the classrooms have a significant effect upon the quality of the educational experience. Attention has been given to the acoustics and colour scheme to reduce distractions and aid concentration. The sound system has been treated well to reduce echo and cause less strain on the teacher’s voice. The furniture likewise has been designed to influence factors such as student attention span as well as providing support to a good spinal posture. The lights are energy efficient LED’s. A glass wall at the entrance of the classroom reduces students feeling of being confined as they are able to be part of the world outside. In addition, it also makes them feel secure.
Energy efficient air conditioners have been strategically placed maintaining a 26 degrees’ temperature. With the additional use of fans students will be able to move in and out without falling prey to extreme contrast in temperature. Each classroom is fitted with air purifiers to ensure that the AQI level and P.M 2.5 and 10 are monitored at all times and the environment is healthy and safe for the students. Select plants have been added to enhance the oxygen level andfurther improve the air quality.
In the Ardee classroom, light laminate desks have been arranged to facilitate group seating and interactive learning. The furniture is light and mobile to enable different layouts for seating corresponding to the lesson. Swivel, adjustable chairs on wheels for Year 6 upwards students will enable kinesthetic activities which are conducive to learning. With this style of seating the Ardee Room is user friendly for the presenter and supports new learning-centred paradigm for students.
The classroom is AV/TV equipped and all components like acoustics, lighting, seating have been coordinated with the special requirements of technology and each component has been researched and integrated into the design.
Use of technology includes visuals using multimedia aids and a prominent aid is the state of art Promethean smart Board. The USP of the promethean board is that it takes teaching to the next level with focus on interactive visual experience rather than only textual learning. Each class room is equipped with a CCTV and a public address system.
