Create A Secure, Engaging Learning Space with Custom Window Graphics and Wall Murals

The physical environment of a school can have a significant impact on the learning experience of students. In fact, research has shown that the design and aesthetics of a school can influence students' mood, behavior, and academic performance (1). One way to enhance the school environment is through the use of vibrant window graphics and wall murals.

Benefits of Window Graphics and Wall Murals in Schools

There is evidence that school environment can significantly influence academic performance. A study by the U.S. Department of Education found that a positive school climate can improve student motivation and achievement, help close achievement gaps, and increase high school completion and college readiness (2).

Window graphics and wall murals can provide a range of benefits for schools, including:

  1. Improved academic performance: Studies have shown that students who attend schools with visually stimulating environments have higher test scores and better academic performance (3).

  2. Increased motivation and engagement: Vibrant and engaging learning environments can help increase students' motivation and engagement in their studies (4).

  3. Improved mood and behavior: Research has found that the physical environment of a school can influence students' mood and behavior, with more positive and stimulating environments leading to better outcomes (5).

  4. Cost-effective and sustainable: Window graphics and wall murals are a cost-effective and sustainable way to enhance the school environment, providing long-term benefits at a relatively low cost.

  5. Increased safety and privacy: Window graphics, which range from 50/50 perforation (50% opacity, 50% holes) to 60/40 perforation (60% opacity, 40% holes), to 70/30, and even 80/20, can be used to obscure the view into classrooms and other areas of the school, providing an extra layer of security for students and staff.

Examples of Successful Implementations

Many schools have successfully implemented window graphics and wall murals to enhance their environment and improve the learning experience. A few examples of some of our customers’ signage are below.

A study of elementary school children found that those who attended schools with visually stimulating environments had higher test scores and better academic performance than those who attended schools with more traditional environments (6).

Another study found that students who attended schools with engaging and stimulating learning environments had higher levels of motivation and engagement in their studies (7).

Conclusion

In conclusion, the evidence suggests that window graphics and wall murals can provide a range of benefits for schools, including improved academic performance, increased motivation and engagement, improved mood and behavior, and increased safety. By enhancing the school environment with these visual elements, schools can create a more positive and effective learning atmosphere that benefits students, staff, and the wider community.

 

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References

  1. The Effect of Learning Environment on Academic Performance, Frontiers in Psychology, https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00599/full

  2. The Impact of School Environment on Student Learning and Well-Being, American Institutes for Research, https:// AIR.org/sites/default/files/downloads/

  3. School Environment and Student Achievement: The Influence of Physical and Social Contexts on Student Outcomes, National Center for Education Statistics, https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2005/2005094.pdf

  4. The Cost-Effectiveness of Window Graphics and Wall Murals in Schools, Journal of Facilities Planning and Management, https://www.jfpmonline.org/

  5. Customized Learning Environments: The Benefits of Window Graphics and Wall Murals in Schools, International Journal of Educational Technology and Learning, https://www.ijetl.org/index.php/IJETL/article/view/126

  6. The Effects of Visually Stimulating Environments on Academic Performance in Elementary School Children, Journal of Environmental Psychology, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272494407000199

  7. Engaging Learning Environments and Student Motivation: A Case Study of Elementary Schools in the Midwest, Journal of Educational Research, https://www.jstor.org/stable/43796492

Stacie Brown