Mikhaeil, Merna and Hasan, Asmaa and Farghaly, Tarek (2023) Designing Learning Environments in Response to Pandemics: a Comparative Analysis for COVID-19 Best Practises Schools Interventions. LET IT GROW, LET US PLAN, LET IT GROW. Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable Resilient Smart Green and Blue Cities. Proceedings of REAL CORP 2023, 28th International Conference on Urban Development, Regional Planning and Information Society. pp. 195-208. ISSN 2521-3938
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Abstract
The design of learning environments has a significant role in students’ health and well-being, particularly in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic which has highlighted many challenges concerning the quality of learning environments in our schools, especially elementary schools. This emergency caused a massive closure of schools and around 1.2 billion students were unable to learn in their physical learning environments during this period. Before developing medications for the epidemic, one solution to limit the infection was transforming our learning environments and adding layers of protection to ensure healthy and safe spaces for students. This paper aims at investigating the design principles of healthy learning environments according to AIA strategies for safe reopening schools which can be included in providing healthy indoor environmental quality, integrating nature with the learning environments, and providing safe contact in the learning environments. Then, a comparative analysis will be conducted on three existing schools which have succeeded to limit infection transmission and transform into healthy learning environments during COVID-19. Finally, the paper provides a framework and recommendations for the designing of future healthy learning environments to face any potential pandemic which may occur in the future.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | COVID-19 Pandemic, AIA Strategies, Schools Interventions, Designing Learning Environments, Healthy Learning Environments |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HM Sociology L Education > L Education (General) R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine |
| Depositing User: | REAL CORP Administrator |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Oct 2023 15:58 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Oct 2023 17:33 |
| URI: | http://repository.corp.at/id/eprint/1036 |
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