school environment
Educational setting's conditions
School environment encompasses the physical, social, and psychological conditions of an educational setting.
It includes the buildings and classrooms themselves, but extends to atmosphere, culture, and relationships: The school environment was warm and supportive.
Discussions of school environment often address safety, resources, or whether conditions foster learning: Budget cuts have degraded the school environment.
- cafeteriaSelf-service dining facility
- art studioSpace for making visual works
- playgroundChildren's outdoor recreation space
- peer relationshipsBonds between equals
- emotional safetyProtection from harm to feelings
recess bell · stress management · auditorium · bullying prevention · diversity initiatives · inclusivity · morning announcements · dress code · honor roll · group dynamics · mental health support · classroom · conflict resolution · gymnasium · peer pressure · library · social hierarchy · safe spaces
- ecological systemsmicrosystem, macrosystem
- teacher educationstudent teaching, teacher certification, teacher prep, teacher education, teacher preparation
school environmenthome environment
Surroundings of one's residence
workplace · home life · work environment · family home · household
school environmentself-directed learning
Education you control yourself
informal education · street smarts · real-world experience · on-the-job training · life experience