Analyzing the Link between School Courtyards and Islamic Thought to Promote the Spiritual Development of Elementary School Students
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احمد میرزا کوچک خوشنویس
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ندا ضیاءبخش
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محمد معرفت
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Schools have long been among the most important places for imparting knowledge and nurturing the spiritual development of children, and the impact of their environment on personality formation in adulthood is undeniable. This study aims to demonstrate the relationship between school courtyards and green spaces and the promotion of spiritual education among elementary school students. Accordingly, the key research question is: How can the connection between school green spaces and Islamic thought be analyzed to enhance the spiritual growth of elementary students?The research starts with a primary hypothesis and is based on previous foundational studies. It seeks to examine the relationship between the physical structure and architectural elements of the Persian garden used in school courtyards and students’ familiarity with the origin and essence of creation, aiming to promote spiritual education within the educational spaces of elementary schools.This applied research employs both qualitative and quantitative approaches to answer the research questions. In the first phase (qualitative), the principles and architectural criteria of educational buildings designed by integrating traditional school courtyards were extracted. In the next phase, using an analytical method, the obtained criteria were examined in Iranian schools, and the values and design strategies of school courtyards were evaluated and analyzed.An observational and analytical study was conducted on several sample schools, which contributed to the final pattern formulation.Findings indicate that the presence of courtyards designed in the style of Persian gardens with garden geometry and pools—can guide children towards spiritual education and elevated personal growth.
