Abstract

There has been considerable activity worldwide on 'ergonomics education' but very little study has focused on the effect of ergonomics for education sector. This article applies learning theory and ergonomic principles to the design of effective learning environments for educational institutions. It discusses basic principles of ergonomics used for educational institutions, including the role of ergonomics in educational institutions, physical environment, lighting, furniture design, sitting ergonomics etc. A conceptual model is developed to explain the impact of ergonomics in educational environment. Lastly, managerial implication and scope for future research is discussed.

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