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The Functional Compatibility Of An Outdoor Campus Environment And User’S Sense Of Restoration, Zahra Zamani
The Functional Compatibility Of An Outdoor Campus Environment And User’S Sense Of Restoration, Zahra Zamani
Zahra Zamani
Restorative environments reduce stress levels, promote positive moods, enhance recovery, and increase attention spans (Berto, 2005; Hartig, Mang, & Evans, 1991; Kaplan & Kaplan, 1989; Ulrich, 1993). A particular characteristic of a restorative environment associates with its degree of compatibility in which the physical environment fits the individual’s preferences functions (Kaplan, 1995). Read more...
Preschool Children's Play Opportunities And Outdoor Learning Environments: Association Between Various Elements And Cognitive Play Behaviors, Zahra Zamani
Zahra Zamani
The provision of certain environmental features can forester, or hinder children’s play behavior opportunities within outdoor preschool environments. Additionally, natural environments provide diverse spaces that can stimulate children’s imagination, learning, and interaction. However, limited research has explored the association between children’ cognitive play behavior and the provided elements or behavior settings within outdoor learning environments. This study aimed to understand the potentiality of natural elements incorporated in outdoor preschool settings for children’s cognitive play incitement. Read more...