CHAPTER 1
"The Effects of physical surroundings to the academic performance among BSMT/BSME students of PNTC Colleges"
INTRODUCTION
Physical Surroundings of School buildings and school grounds is a key factor in the overall health and safety of students, staff, and visitors. Most of the times a student dedicate their time inside the college classroom, a place where they will learn various things and equip them with skills which is necessary to ultimately achieve their dreams. The classroom is where they will gain understanding and knowledge that will develop them to become competent, reliable and better persons in the future that will help the economic growth of maritime companies. College schools play a large role in developing an individual to help them reach their goals and to be a successful member of society so every precaution should be taken to make sure that the learning environment is one that helps students thrive.

There are many things that can affect this environment. There are physical elements such as wall art, arrangement of desks, or resources. Also, there are intangible elements such as the energy of the classroom, the rules, or the sounds within the room. Each of these can impact a student’s focus and achievement in the class.

If the learning environment of a student is not approach correctly, it may affect their progression or stifle their imagination thus stalling their development or else slow them down. There are many things that can affect the students’ environment. Examples of this are physical elements such as resources, quality of armchairs, neatness of the room, and room temperature. The said elements can affect to students behavior including the teacher’s attitude in class. The said elements can impact student behavior, and development which might lead to positive or negative consequences.

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