De la Arquitectura al Aula

Abstract

Architecture has always had the challenge of responding to the needs of students in school environments, this has also been reflected in rural classrooms; this research arises as a response to the urgent need to improve the physical and spatial functionality of classrooms in rural educational institutions in Colombia. In these contexts, school infrastructure not only presents an evident deterioration, but also significantly limits the quality of teaching and the well-being of students. Poorly functional or sub-optimal classrooms affect the educational experience, as the physical environment has a direct impact on learning, student participation and development.

Specifically, rural schools in Medellin and other areas of Colombia face challenges such as lack of adequate lighting, ventilation, appropriate furniture and efficient spatial distribution. These problems negatively impact students’ ability to learn optimally and their overall well-being, which justifies the need to review the current state of classrooms.

In addition, it is proposed that an improvement in the functionality of classrooms could contribute to greater educational equity, especially in rural areas where conditions are more unfavorable than in urban areas. The research proposes to evaluate and propose physical-spatial interventions in the classrooms of two rural institutions in the township of San Antonio de Prado, the San Antonio de Prado School and the Cooperative School, focusing on students in basic secondary school (grades 6 to 9).

This study is key to guide future interventions in educational infrastructure, providing a solid basis for public policies that promote quality education in rural areas. The renovation of classrooms would not only improve the school environment, but also enhance academic performance, encourage participation and contribute to the integral development of students.