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Original language
English
Original title of the resource
Implementing Green Walls in Schools
English translation of the title
Organization
PubMed Central
Year of the publication
2018
Keyword
Whole Institution Approach / Whole School Approach
Keyword
Participation
Keyword
Sustainable Practices
Format
Scientific paper
Vocational/professional sector
 
Sector
Various sectors
What is the resource about?
This article presents the idea of introducing indoor green walls (“living walls”) into classrooms as a simple way to bring nature into the learning environment. It explains how green walls can improve student attention, behaviour and well‑being, while also serving as a hands‑on learning tool for project‑based activities. The authors outline a practical curriculum model showing how students can interact with the wall and use it to explore real‑world STEM and sustainability topics.
What is the resource about? (in English)
Why is the resource useful for VET actors?
If you want a simple, hands‑on way to make sustainability visible in your classroom, this resource shows exactly how a green wall can help you do that. It gives you practical ideas you can try straight away — from small project tasks to everyday observations — and shows how even small changes can shift students’ attention, behaviour, and motivation. And if you’re part of school leadership, it offers a concrete, low‑investment example of how to improve indoor learning environments while building a school culture that embraces sustainability.
Why is the resource useful for VET actors? (in English)
Link
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5997894/