EDUCATION
Lighting quality plays a significant role in student achievement and performance
Lighting affects children’s performance at school
1. Significantly higher scores and fewer typing errors were recorded on a computerized test for students under simulated daylight compared to artificial lighting
2. Students showed a 36% increase in oral reading fluency when exposed to high-intensity light, while those in standard lighting conditions increased by only 16%
3.At-risk” students showed larger gains in oral reading fluency when exposed to high-intensity light, compared to those in standard lighting conditions, and their improvement closely followed national trends
Different types of lighting can play different roles in enhancing classroom performance such as improving vision, concentration, motivation, behavior, and academic achievement.
Although the primary concern in providing an effective lighting system for the classroom is to facilitate pupils and educators, learning establishments have other important considerations to keep in mind. Good design, specification, management and controls can have a significant impact on limiting electricity consumption, saving energy and keeping running costs to a minimum.