Is It Ergonomic?

Hello, dear reader. I understand you have blessed these words with your eyes because you are utterly ecstatic in hearing my silent plea for help. But first, we must discuss the meaning of ‘ergonomic.’ 

The official definition being “relating to or designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment,” I would say—and assume you agree—that this is one of the most important qualities to have in a classroom. Something worth considering when it comes to this topic is which chairs are better, the ones in the STEM classrooms (blue, plastic, and have metal legs), or the ones in the humanities classrooms (wooden with thin wood rods on the backrest). I will confidently argue that the wooden humanities classrooms’ chairs prove victorious in this race for favoritism.

Firstly, they have a much bigger seat. This provides more stability for proper posture, more overall comfort, thus evenly distributing weight— which might I add, is needed for the engrossed learning experience (flow state). On the other hand, the blue chairs restrict mobility and promote bad posture. Furthermore, the tall backrest of the humanities' chairs are optimal for astute observation and pondering, providing the ability to recline in deep consideration.

Furthermore, the tall backrest of the humanities' chairs are optimal for astute observation and pondering, providing the ability to recline in deep consideration. Now yes, literature might require more tentative contemplation, but who is to say that pre-calculus couldn’t be just as mulling? And finally, the wooden chairs simply provide a foot rest. Now, curious reader, I hope you consider my opinion the next time you are in one of these two chairs. Yet never forget, the best chairs will always be the purple ones in the library.