Students study better in classrooms surrounded by greenery, research says

Schoolchildren who study in classrooms overlooking green spaces tend to show fewer behavioral issues than others, according to a study. — AFP

BRITISH-AMERICAN researchers have discovered that the simple fact of seeing trees through classroom windows can have positive effects on pupils in the areas of aggression, anxiety and attentiveness. To reach this conclusion, they conducted an experiment with 86 children aged seven to nine, enrolled in 15 classes at three elementary schools in East Lansing, Michigan.

These schools are all surrounded by greenery – mainly trees and shrubs.