The Importance of Choosing School Furniture - Ergonomic Desks and Chairs
A study conducted by the Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) in the UK confirms that children today have taller (longer) arms and legs compared to children thirty years ago. These data can directly affect the comfort of furniture. In many schools today, these 21st century children are still using school furniture designed for them over 50 years ago.
School furniture must be chosen in a size suitable for children, not the opposite. They must allow for mobility in their seats and maintain good posture.
Future school furniture must reflect the current needs of children. In addition to aesthetics, the quality of furniture (and its layout in indoor spaces) can also help promote children's physical development. As a result, this can also provide the best learning environment for students of all ages. The same survey conducted by FIRA showed that 13% of students aged 10 to 16 can feel discomfort in their buttocks. This number is even higher among older children. Choosing tables and chairs with a certain slope can largely solve this problem.
The Benefits of Choosing Good School Furniture
For students, school furniture:
It can make learning easier and enhance students' self-esteem. Students will be able to concentrate more attention, which will enable them to complete the tasks assigned by the teacher faster.
Better learning and quality of life. Following the correct ergonomic design of furniture can reduce students' health issues and ensure their physical health.
Stronger creativity. The flexibility of space will allow students to receive more motivation while studying.
For teachers, school furniture:
Support flexible teaching modes. When furniture foresees changes in design, the teacher suggests that such changes will feel more comfortable. As a result, the activities proposed and organized by teachers will become more dynamic and attractive to students.
Motivation from physical space can encourage students to be more willing to cooperate with each other and interact with teachers, making teaching more interesting and comfortable for everyone.
For schools:
Choosing high-quality school furniture requires significant investment in the short term, but it is beneficial in the long run. Generally speaking, the service life of each piece of school furniture should be at least 10 years.
Flexible design (and corresponding flexible teaching models) can stimulate students' more interest and produce better results. An exciting work environment is what everyone wants.
Choosing school furniture that meets the needs of students is a positive choice for everyone in the academic environment. School managers and architects should change their views on the cost of furniture and consider investing in high-quality school furniture at the beginning of the project. Architects should also consider parameters such as efficiency, ergonomics, and flexibility, placing children at the center of school design.
Therefore, in addition to providing space for freedom and guided activities, future school furniture must meet the needs of a more flexible teaching environment, and these school furniture must also be durable and comfortable for long-term use.