The Ideology Behind Classroom Posters

After observing an eclectic range of posters from around the school classrooms, it is evident that they all convey a common message concerning success, the attitudes that mould a successful human being and the importance of organisation. Whilst also emphasizing the importance of life skills (organisation etc.) they also promote the importance of the corresponding subject i.e. English posters stress the key components required to succeed in that subject.

Quotes from famous people that students can take inspiration from are a technique that has been deployed in numerous classrooms, statements that will evoke a sense of introspection within pupils and relate their thoughts to the individual that made the comment: an inspiring Michael Jordan quote reads "I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying". When the quote is read and processed, it seems logical - if you do not fear failure then there is no reason why you cannot succeed in your chosen field, however, when placed in the context of an athlete who has won numerous awards and titles it can only be perceived as breath taking. It appeals not only to a basketball orientated demographic, but to millions - who hasn't heard of Michael Jordan? And that's what makes the quote fantastic, the fact that a man who possesses such an illustrious career has refused the notion of failure can only induce a positive energy within the psyche of a young human being, when the mind is still so delicately receptive.

The colours utilised in the posters clearly target the younger generation: bright colours and graphic texts that draw in the attention of young individuals. Patterns such as flow charts are focused on heavily, probably due to the theory that the human brain thrives upon patterns and sequences, therefore engaging with the subconscious mind of young students.