Neuroenvironments in Education: Redesigning Learning Spaces to Enhance Cognitive Performance and Well-Being
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Educational environments play a crucial role in shaping cognitive processes and student well-being. This study explores how sensory modulation within learning spaces influences attention, cognitive flexibility, and subjective perception. A quasi-experimental study was conducted with high school students exposed to two different classroom environments: a homeostatic sensory condition and a dissonant sensory condition. Students performed cognitive tasks assessing attention (Stroop test), flexibility (task-switch), semantic association, and environmental perception. The results indicate that adverse sensory conditions negatively impact reaction times, accuracy, and perceived stress, whereas optimized environments enhance cognitive performance and concentration. These findings highlight the importance of neuroarchitecture in educational design and support future research integrating physiological measures such as EEG, EMG, and heart rate for a deeper understanding of brain environment interactions.
DOI
10.21125/edulearn.2026
Publication Date
29-6-2026
Publisher
IATED
City
Palma de Mallorca
Keywords
Neuroeducation, Neuroarchitecture, Learning environments, Cognitive performance, Attention, Educational design, Sensory processing, Student well-being.
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Martínez González, Alejandro; Beltrán Rodríguez, María; Angosto, I; and Caldelas, Ivette, "Neuroenvironments in Education: Redesigning Learning Spaces to Enhance Cognitive Performance and Well-Being" (2026). Congresos y Conferencias. 37.
https://sciencevalue.udit.es/congresos_conferencias/37
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18th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies