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Design with Knowledge—Light in Learning Environments

Published:2020-12-01 Issue: Volume: Page:203-213
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Container-title:Teacher Transition into Innovative Learning Environments
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van Mil Imke Wies,Popovic Larsen Olga,Mose Karina,Iversen Anne

Abstract

AbstractA range of artificial lighting characteristics have been found to influence our visual and cognitive capabilities, mood, motivation and/or (social) behaviour—all affecting how we (academically) perform. One such influential characteristic is spatial contrast, or the way light is distributed in space causing a pattern of light and darkness. This study looks at if and how spatial contrast influences pupil behaviour, and specifically their ability to concentrate. We first explored whether variances in pupil noise, physical activity and mood, which have been found to affect concentration, occur when exposed to either a high or a low spatial contrast in their learning environment. Preliminary data from field experiments in a primary school indicates towards decreased noise levels and improved environmental satisfaction when a high spatial contrast condition is present. This implies improved environmental circumstances to concentrate. Further research to confirm this assumption will be undertaken.

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University of Melbourne

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Springer Singapore

Link

http://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/978-981-15-7497-9_17

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