THE INFLUENCE OF ARCHITECTURAL SPACE ON THE LEARNING AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AT THE REGINA ROCCO UNIFIED EDUCATIONAL CENTER IN SÃO BERNARDO DO CAMPO, SP

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.2164172419085

• Palavras-chave: Unified Educational Center, Infancy, Neuroarchitecture.

• Keywords: Unified Educational Center, Infancy, Neuroarchitecture.

• Abstract:

  The research aims to investigate the relationship between the school architectural environment and its influence on the learning, behavior and well-being of children in early childhood education, which includes children aged 4 to 6, with the Municipal School of Basic Education as its object of study. Regina Rocco House I, close to Vila São Pedro, in the municipality of São Bernardo do Campo, SP. In the theoretical framework, concepts about the importance of the physical environment, especially the educational environment, in early childhood education are deepened. Historical aspects of Unified Education Centers (CEUs) and their impact on the communities in which they are established are also covered. Furthermore, the evaluation criteria for the educational spaces in question are presented, based on concepts from Environmental Psychology and Neuroarchitecture. Next, the results obtained during the visit to EMEB Regina Rocco House I are presented, according to the “Walkthrough Tour” methodology, evaluating the environments according to the following criteria: shape and size of the environments, natural lighting, natural ventilation, materials, colors, furniture, playfulness, integration with nature and accessibility. In the final considerations, the positive and negative points of the evaluated educational environments are commented on, considering their impacts on children's learning and well-being and the methodology adopted, and finally addressing possible improvements.