A student’s environment correlates to their ability to concentrate and work efficiently. School furniture plays a major role in the effectiveness of a student’s learning and the level of comfort in that furniture is the reason why. Educators and designers understand that colleges and universities have become active learning environments. We are now in a period of no peer interaction. It is a challenging time but it also gives schools the opportunity to improve student engagement and learning. Now is the time to think about the furniture in their environments and to be student and learning-focused about the furniture they choose.
Is your university furniture easily cleaned and durable?
Education is taking a closer look at furniture and specifically, furniture surfaces, in light of the coronavirus. Schools will reopen and when they do, the right type of furniture must be in place to insure student safety and parental trust. The Centers for Disease Control says viruses, and the coronavirus in particular, are spread person to person and person-to-surface-to-person. Kwalu offers beautifully designed education furniture that is resistant to dings and scratches, is bleach cleanable and maintained with minimal effort. Studies show pathogens can live on surfaces for hours up to a couple of days. It is important to make sure cleaning and disinfecting practices are at a high level to remove and kill disease and germs.
Does you furniture design improve student engagement?
Education furniture placed in small groups not only supports collaborative learning it also promotes creative learning. Learning happens everywhere. In resident halls, student centers and yes, even dining areas. Wherever students gather, there is the potential for learning. Students appreciate that furniture in their learning environments is comfortable and cleanable. It is imperative that the furniture in all locales foster collaboration and creativity. Conversation is the beginning of collaboration. Comfortable lounge chairs and sleek solid surfaces occasional tables with warm finishes spark conversation.
Innovative higher education furniture is in unlikely places on campus
The classroom is not the only educational experience on campus. Sports and sporting events are learning environments too. Athletic lounges, practice rooms and other sports prep facilities are a large part of sports in middle school, high school and college. Athletic facilities really get a work out. These multiple use facilities are for training and replenish. The surfaces here need constant attention. Performance interiors rely on performance materials and products. Athletes are not thinking about how clean counters, tables and chair arms are. They have the confidence the space just is. Confidence and trust are the springboard for an open mind for learning and excellence.