Assessment of the Correspondence Between User Needs and Classroom Design Criteria for Pre-Schoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Turkey
This article examines the design criteria employed in autism schools in Turkey by comparing them with existing literature. The study focuses on the unique requirements under children having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in terms with classroom design, aiming to create a positive and productive atmo...
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| description | This article examines the design criteria employed in autism schools in Turkey by comparing them with existing literature. The study focuses on the unique requirements under children having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in terms with classroom design, aiming to create a positive and productive atmosphere for their learning and development. Through a quantitative research approach using questionnaires, data was collected from 57 teachers in multiple schools. The collected responses were inputted into Microsoft Excel for analysis. Graphs were generated to visually represent the patterns and trends within the data. By utilizing Excel’s capabilities, a comprehensive analysis was conducted, in order to present a concise summary of the collected responses. The findings revealed areas for improvement in classroom design. While personal workspaces were present, designated zones for group work and dedicated computer stations were lacking. Essential features such as a quiet area and an exclusive cloakroom for personal hygiene were often absent. Visual cues and acoustical considerations were not fully utilized, and the placement of windows did not optimize natural lighting. Additionally, teachers rated their classrooms poorly in terms of suitability for student needs and learning. The study recommends enhancing classroom design by increasing group work areas, providing quiet spaces and cloakrooms, incorporating visual cues, improving acoustics, optimizing natural lighting, increasing access to outdoor play areas, and providing financial support for necessary tools like computers. These recommendations aim to create inclusive and conducive learning environments that support the growth and development of preschoolers with ASD. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-896b725f81964e0a9f6b9ee3a439a27d2025-02-02T15:47:21ZengSciendoArchitecture, Civil Engineering, Environment2720-69472024-12-0117411410.2478/acee-2024-0025Assessment of the Correspondence Between User Needs and Classroom Design Criteria for Pre-Schoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder in TurkeyABDALLAH Luqmaan Fihri0ERÇİN Çilen1MA; Near East University, Faculty of Architecture, Near East Boulevard, ZIP: 99138, Nicosia, North CyprusAssoc. Prof. Dr.; Near East University, Faculty of Architecture, Near East Boulevard, ZIP: 99138, Nicosia, North CyprusThis article examines the design criteria employed in autism schools in Turkey by comparing them with existing literature. The study focuses on the unique requirements under children having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in terms with classroom design, aiming to create a positive and productive atmosphere for their learning and development. Through a quantitative research approach using questionnaires, data was collected from 57 teachers in multiple schools. The collected responses were inputted into Microsoft Excel for analysis. Graphs were generated to visually represent the patterns and trends within the data. By utilizing Excel’s capabilities, a comprehensive analysis was conducted, in order to present a concise summary of the collected responses. The findings revealed areas for improvement in classroom design. While personal workspaces were present, designated zones for group work and dedicated computer stations were lacking. Essential features such as a quiet area and an exclusive cloakroom for personal hygiene were often absent. Visual cues and acoustical considerations were not fully utilized, and the placement of windows did not optimize natural lighting. Additionally, teachers rated their classrooms poorly in terms of suitability for student needs and learning. The study recommends enhancing classroom design by increasing group work areas, providing quiet spaces and cloakrooms, incorporating visual cues, improving acoustics, optimizing natural lighting, increasing access to outdoor play areas, and providing financial support for necessary tools like computers. These recommendations aim to create inclusive and conducive learning environments that support the growth and development of preschoolers with ASD.https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2024-0025autism spectrum disorderclassroompreschoolersdesign principlesuser needs |
| spellingShingle | ABDALLAH Luqmaan Fihri ERÇİN Çilen Assessment of the Correspondence Between User Needs and Classroom Design Criteria for Pre-Schoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Turkey Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment autism spectrum disorder classroom preschoolers design principles user needs |
| title | Assessment of the Correspondence Between User Needs and Classroom Design Criteria for Pre-Schoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Turkey |
| title_full | Assessment of the Correspondence Between User Needs and Classroom Design Criteria for Pre-Schoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Turkey |
| title_fullStr | Assessment of the Correspondence Between User Needs and Classroom Design Criteria for Pre-Schoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Turkey |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessment of the Correspondence Between User Needs and Classroom Design Criteria for Pre-Schoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Turkey |
| title_short | Assessment of the Correspondence Between User Needs and Classroom Design Criteria for Pre-Schoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Turkey |
| title_sort | assessment of the correspondence between user needs and classroom design criteria for pre schoolers with autism spectrum disorder in turkey |
| topic | autism spectrum disorder classroom preschoolers design principles user needs |
| url | https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2024-0025 |
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