An investigation of the effect that the educational facility (the environment) has on social and emotional learning from the viewpoints of educational planning, nonverbal communication, and educational psychology. (Author/MF)

Two recently constructed centers for the care of young children illustrate the concern of the directors and governing boards of both centers to achieve something unique in the environmental design of these spaces that would stimulate the learning and visual experiences of young children. (Author/MLF)

Both the design and image have an effect upon the success of an educational facility in that they affect motivation for both teaching and learning. The components of image include nondeceptive appearance, information availibility, logical location, attractiveness, personality, and human needs. Seven references are provided. (DCS)

School administrators can make changes in schools that will help students learn more effectively. Among these changes are improvements in landscaping, teaching spaces, and storage space. In addition, provisions for a community lounge and spaces for volunteers and the custodial crew will increase the quality of the school environment. (MLF)

This article on the purposes, process, frequency, and instruments of educational facility evaluation emphasizes the importance of obtaining data on the effect a facility has upon its users. Four references are provided. (DCS)