The document discusses the physical plant and facilities of an educational institution. It defines physical plant as comprising the lands, buildings, furniture, and other infrastructure and equipment that support institutional and program effectiveness. It outlines several basic principles for physical plant and facilities, including that the facilities should provide an environment conducive to effective teaching and learning, and be developed according to a comprehensive plan involving stakeholders. Components of the physical plant discussed include the location, campus, buildings, classrooms, offices, medical facilities, student center, and food services.

1. Physical Plant and
Facilities Development Program
Ramil L. Gallardo
Resource Speaker

2. Topics
• Definition of Physical Plan
• Basic Principles on Physical Plan and Facilities
• Components on Physical Plan and Facilities

3. Physical Plant and Facilities
In education, physical Plant (also known as
physical facilities) comprises lands, buildings,
furniture, and other physical infrastructures,
equipment and complement institutional and
program effectiveness. It includes physical
facilities in teaching spaces and ancillary rooms.

4. Basic Principles on Physical Plant and
Facilities
• 1. The primary function of educational
facilities is to provide the proper school
environment that is most conducive to
effective teaching and learning.
• 2. Functional and effective educational
facilities are developed, operated and
managed on the basis of a comprehensive
plan of action of the school, prepared by all
stakeholders in education in the community.

5. Basic Principles on Physical Plant and
Facilities
• 3. It shall include sound educational facility planning
and design process principles to:
a) maximize collaboration in school planning design,
b) build a proactive facility management program,
and
c) plan schools as neighborhood-scaled
communitylearning centers .

6. Basic Principles on Physical Plant and
Facilities
• 1. The primary function of educational
facilities is to provide the proper school
environment that is most conducive to
effective teaching and learning.
• 2. Functional and effective educational
facilities are developed, operated and
managed on the basis of a comprehensive
plan of action of the school, prepared by all
stakeholders in education in the community.

7. Physical Plant and Facilities
• The quality and adequacy of the physical plant
and facilities of a learning institution
determine to a large measure the successful
implementation of its curricular programs.
• Several studies have shown that a close
relationship exists between the physical
environment and the academic performance
of students.

8. Physical Plant and Facilities
Location
It should be located in a wholesome environment, safe
from traffic and transportation hazards, sufficiently free
from noise, dust, smoke, and other undesirable elements.
It also should be provided with adequate facilities for
drainage and sewage disposal. It should be adequate to
meet the needs of the present school population and its
future expansion. The school should be accessible to
present and anticipated school population by means of
public transportation or school bus. It should have
satisfactory road network and sidewalks.

9. Physical Plant and Facilities
Campus
It should be so planned that it would adequate for the
intellectual, social, physical and cultural interests of the
Institution. It should be kept in good condition and
physical appearance.

10. Physical Plant and Facilities
Buildings
The buildings should be functionally designed and constructed of
strong and durable materials to withstand earthquakes, typhoons, and
fire. Their design should be pleasing to the eye and in conformity with
the surroundings, and at the same time, imbued with proper
atmosphere conducive to learning.
They should be satisfactorily planned so as to meet the future
expansion needs. There should be wellplanned entrance and exit
points to insure safe and convenient mobility of the school population.
Stairways and fire exits should be adequate and standard in size and
number and conveniently located. There should be no obstruction in
corridors that would impede the free flow of movement.

11. Physical Plant and Facilities
Classrooms
The size and number of classrooms should be sufficient to
accommodate the student population.
Classrooms should be adequately equipped with the
required furniture, blackboards, and should have a
pleasant atmosphere. Lighting, ventilation, general
appearance, and acoustics should be satisfactory.

12. Physical Plant and Facilities
Offices, Staff and Function Rooms
Adequate provisions should be made for administrative
offices, faculty rooms, and reception areas,
where needed.

13. Physical Plant and Facilities
Medical and Dental Clinic
A medical and dental clinic should be properly set up,
strategically, well-ventilated and lighted, screened and
provided with clean water supply. It should be provided
with basic equipment, medical supplies , beds, cabinets
and linens.

14. Physical Plant and Facilities
Student Center
A student Center is available where students can make
wholesome interaction and listen to good music, play
table games, watch TV programs, etc.

15. Physical Plant and Facilities
Food Services Unit or Canteen
Clean and sanitary food services unit/canteen must be
set-up and managed effectively. It should serve balanced
yet affordable meals and snacks to the school community.

16. Further Readings and References
English, F. W. (2006). School Plant Management.
California: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Physical Plan and Facilities. (n.d.). Retrieved February 28,
2015, from USeP:
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