Education is the center of everything that makes our society what it is. It is not only essential to build the society of tomorrow but also to train those who will inevitably exist in it and work to make it better for future generations. So, with this in mind, it’s no wonder that innovation and reforms in education are fundamental to the betterment of the world, we live in. This is why we are seeing new and creative solutions to problems of dropping out rates and failure rates. One such solution is the implementation of green spaces in schools of all levels. So, let’s explore the growing impact of school gardens and their benefits on students and education at large.
When it comes to establishing green spaces in schools many establishments have explored different avenues. While some have invested in social-type gardens adorned with pretty flowers and these luxury decorative garden screens that you can see in these types of gardens others have opted for more cooperative gardens in which you can grow fruits or vegetables depending on the climate. Another very interesting idea is the concept of green roofs which allows schools to transform their rooves into a green space or a garden even if they wish. This allows for the temperature control inside the building to be much easier while also providing much-needed green spaces and buildings that can often be built in the middle of a city or a suburb.
While to some the concept of adding green spaces to schools might not seem obvious at first the idea is of course to better living quality in schools considering how long people spend in school every day every week and year-round. So concretely how does adding green spaces to school change the quality of the living space for the better? It has been discussed and even proven at this point that the lack of green spaces for trees or plants harms people. If you live in the city being stuck surrounded by gray buildings and Senate roads can affect your brain. Causing a sense of alienation and isolation that can lead to depression which is extremely common among teenagers who are going through vastly important chemical changes due to their hormonal changes from puberty.
The reality of course is that this is not the only benefit having a school garden over a green roof allows for practical teachings of biological realities that are present in plants and in growing both plants and vegetables. Tying in nature and science into teachings is a great way to not only make people more interested in it but also allow for students to be able to learn outside of a classroom and be interested perhaps in growing their garden or involving themselves in the growing of green spaces outside of school. Not only does it allow for a new teaching space, but it also gives a new perspective to students who are taking away from the simple oral teachings at desks and instead put into a situation where they can learn from experience as well as from knowledge taught to them by a teacher.
When is the last understood benefit of green spaces of course is social aspects. Whether it be true the fact that your garden is a social gathering space or maybe it has spawned A gardening group within the school it will allow many students to connect with others with similar interests and enjoy a green living space to meet and chat with people in it. This allows young people to not only socialize outside of digital spaces but also learn to win joy and a proper connection to nature even if in a limited space. It is important as a teaching institution to allow two students 2 grow and find interest in you things that they might have not anticipated otherwise.
This is why if your school is not to have a green space or a garden already implemented you should be part of the push to create this positive change in your learning establishment. Whether you are a teacher or student it’s important to try your best to better the conditions in your school to To a more positive learning space and make the experience better for both students and teachers who spend a lot of time in this building. Allowing students and teachers to share new experiences and change the face of education as we know it is a positive outcome that will allow many students to see themselves in their schools and find something to enjoy about education.