COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Department of Secondary Education

Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND STUDENT WELL-BEING IN

VENTILATED AND NON-VENTILATED CLASSROOMS AMONG JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS AT BARTOLOME SANGGALANG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

LA TORRE, WENONA G.

LICAY, WALTER VINSON P.

SEBASTIAN, JOSHUA B.

Action Research

Dr. Joel M. Torres

Professor

December 17, 2023

 Introduction

Ventilated classrooms play a crucial role in promoting a conducive learning environment.

Research by Zhang et al. (2019) highlights that proper ventilation reduces indoor air pollutants,
contributing to improved cognitive function and student performance. Additionally, a study
conducted by Lee and Kim (2020) underscores the positive impact of ventilation on students’
health, emphasizing the importance of adequate airflow in classrooms. In contrast, non-
ventilated classrooms may lead to increased levels of CO2 and other pollutants, potentially
hindering academic achievement (Jones et al., 2018). Classroom ventilation rates often do not
meet building standards, although it is considered to be important to improve indoor air quality.
Poor indoor air quality is thought to influence both children’s health and performance. Poor
ventilation in The Netherlands most often occurs in the heating season. To improve classroom
ventilation a tailor-made mechanical ventilation device was developed to improve outdoor air
supply. This paper studies the effect of this intervention (Environ Health, 2013)

Based on a review of literature published in refereed archival journals, ventilation rates

in classrooms often fall far short of the minimum ventilation rates specified in standards. There
is compelling evidence, from both cross sectional and intervention studies, of an association of
increased student performance with increased ventilation rates. There is evidence that reduced
respiratory health effects and reduced student absence are associated with increased ventilation
rates

This research aims to investigate the impact of ventilation systems on indoor air quality
and the well-being of students in Bartolome Sangalang National High School. The study will
involve a comparative analysis of ventilated and non-ventilated classrooms. Additionally, the
research will explore the correlation between indoor air quality and student health, focusing on
factors like concentration, attendance, and overall academic performance. The findings from
this study could provide valuable insights into the importance of proper ventilation systems in
educational settings and contribute to the development of guidelines for creating healthier
learning environments.
Research Questions

This study aims to answer the following questions:

1. To what extent does indoor air quality differ between well-ventilated and non-ventilated
classrooms?
2. What is the correlation between ventilation systems and student well-being in
educational settings?
3. How does indoor air quality influence student concentration and attention spans during
classroom activities?
4. What are the perceived effects of ventilation, or the lack thereof, on student comfort
and satisfaction in the learning environment?
5. Are there any observable patterns in student health outcomes (e.g., respiratory issues,
allergies) related to the ventilation quality in classrooms?
6. How do different ventilation strategies impact the overall academic performance of
students over an extended period?