Abstract

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OF A SAMPLE OF TYPICAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS AT ALSHU'LA DISTRICT

Sajjad M. Hassan* and Suhair M. Husoon

Abstract

Objective: The study aim to evaluate physical environmental conditions of a sample of primary schools and compare theses conditions with the national standards of school environment. Methodology: cross- sectional study conducted in Alshu'la district/Baghdad Gov./Iraq on a sample of typical primary schools, for the period from the 1st of july 2015 and up to 1st of November 2015. The sample included 4 typical primary schools (Alshu'la, Alshfaq, Alahwaz and Alqastal). Data was collected by self – reporting of previously designed questionnaire. Statistical analysis was that used in descriptive study including frequency and percentage to find the association between variables. Results: The findings of the study present a "Good" evaluation scale regarding "the building status" and "very good" evaluation scale concerning "the surrounding environment" and "the field" of the school. Recommendations: The study recommends the following of the national and WHO standards in creating healthful physical environment and coreecting the alreadyexisting problems in the physical school environments.

Keywords: Evaluation, typical primary schools, physical environmental conditions.