Sensory perception as an informant in built form design process: a proposed primary school for the Durban north area.
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2015
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Abstract
The decline in academic performance throughout educational systems in South Africa
may be stemming from elementary/primary school learner’s perception of the built
environment resulting negative psychological effects which is evident in their results.
This problem has been met with existing research into various aspects of child
psychology primarily focussing on sensory perception and phenomenology. This
allows one to gain an understanding into how a child perceives and responds to his or
her environment.
The case study results pertaining to sensory perception are supported by other similar
research contained in the literature review (chapter 3). It therefore verifies the need
that interventions into existing educational institutions can improve the academic
outcomes of schools. Any future elementary/primary educational institution planning
should strongly adhere to the design principles dictated by the results of this study.
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Master’s degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.