Characteristics of a lovely school from the perspective of students and teachers

Abstract

This study was conducted to investigate the features of a lovely school from the perspective of school students and teachers of Lorestan province. Results obtained showed that eight factors were identified from the perspective of students in various academic courses and in other words, the features of a lovely school from the perspective of school students and teachers of Lorestan province including exhilarating factors, suitable hygienic condition, emotional and social needs and interests, students participation in school management, paying attention to beautification of the school environment, emphasis on students, more affection to school, promoting the culture of collaborative learning and teaching and suitable spaces and facilities for playing and entertainment. Also, another factor was identified from the perspective of school teachers of Lorestan province as considering the social and welfare status of teachers. Generally, nine factors were identified from the perspective of school students and teachers of Lorestan province that can be considered as characteristic of a lovely school in Lorestan province.