Children's Social Participation in the Qualitative Model of Group Cultural and Educational Space Design, Solutions, and Challenges
Subject Areas : Social movementsAnahita Eskandari 1 , Fahimeh Motazedian 2 , Ahmad Mirza kouchak khoshnevis 3
1 - Ph.D. Student in Architecture, Department of Architecture, Pardis Branch, Islamic Azad University, Pardis, Iran.
2 - Assistant Professor of Architecture, Pardis Branch, Islamic Azad University, Pardis, Iran.
3 - Assistant Professor of Tourism, Cultural Heritage and Tourism Research Institute, Tehran, Iran.
Keywords: Educational Space, Creativity, Design, Participation, Preschool Children.,
Abstract :
Education and educational environments wield immense influence over societal mentality and civilization, notably through cultural and social lenses. Fostering a dynamic, creative education nurtures children's intellectual, social, cultural, and creative growth. Crucially, reforming educational structures necessitates the meticulous design of spaces intricately linked to students' activities, finely attuned to optimize the holistic growth—physical, mental, emotional, and social—of children. This research endeavors to introduce a comprehensive model for the design of group educational spaces, emphasizing the active participation of preschool children throughout the design process. Employing a nuanced amalgamation of quantitative and qualitative methodologies, the study underscored the pivotal role of architectural education, revealing starkly divergent outcomes between control and test groups. Physical elements, such as the interplay of color schemes, spatial configurations, and the predilection for well-illuminated, open spaces adorned with natural light and transparent architectural elements, emerged prominently. Additionally, the study unveiled the paramount importance of fostering spaces conducive to peer dialogue, artistic expression, comfort-enhancing large cushions, personalized areas, circular tables, and verdant, green surroundings. These insights pave the way for shaping educational spaces to meet children's needs, fostering an enriched and inclusive learning environment through their active involvement.