Class arrangement
In this article, we will explore the fascinating world of Class arrangement and everything that this concept encompasses. From its origins to its relevance today, we will delve into key aspects that will allow us to thoroughly understand Class arrangement and its impact in different areas. Through a thorough analysis and critical perspective, we will discover the importance of Class arrangement in our current society and how it has evolved over time. From its implications in popular culture to its influence on the global economy, Class arrangement is a topic that deserves to be explored in depth to understand its scope and relevance in today's world.
Class arrangement refers to a layout of the physical setup of chairs, tables, materials in a school classroom. In most countries, this arrangement is often chosen by a paid, professional teacher with the assistance of a seating chart. Deciding upon a classroom arrangement is typically done at the beginning of a school year as a part of classroom management.
Arrangement patterns
Classroom arrangements can follow different patterns[1] such as:
- Rows or Traditional (students facing the instructor)
- Stadium Seating (or Angled Rows with Desks Touching)
- Modified U (or Horseshoe)
- Groups (or Pods, Teams)
- Combination (desks in various positions)
- Roundtable (students and instructors facing the center)
Effects
Class arrangement is thought to affect the student engagement, focus and participation.[2] Some research suggests that seating location is related to academic achievement and classroom participation, and class arrangement has the ability to affect the communal environment within the room. [3] For individual tasks class arrangement in rows can increase on task focus, especially for disruptive students.[4]
History
Around the turn of the 20th century, new education mandates and laws banning child labor rapidly increase school enrollments, standardizing facility design.[5] Traditional classroom layouts had students facing the instructor with their backs toward each other. The modern and flexible open space classroom represents a change from traditional chair desk combos.
References
- ^ "Classroom Seating Arrangements | Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning". poorvucenter.yale.edu. 8 May 2017. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ McCorskey, James C.; McVetta, Rod W. (1978-03-01). "Classroom seating arrangements: Instructional communication theory versus student preferences". Communication Education. 27 (2): 99–111. doi:10.1080/03634527809378281. ISSN 0363-4523.
- ^ M. K. Nambiar, Radha; Mohd Noor, Noorizah; Ismail, Kemboja (2018-03-01). "The Impact of New Learning Spaces on Teacher Pedagogy and Student Learning Behavior". INTED2018 Proceedings. Vol. 1. pp. 8132–8135. doi:10.21125/inted.2018.1969. ISBN 978-84-697-9480-7.
- ^ Wannarka, Rachel; Ruhl, Kathy (2008). "Seating arrangements that promote positive academic and behavioural outcomes: A review of empirical research". Support for Learning. 23 (2): 89–93. doi:10.1111/j.1467-9604.2008.00375.x.
- ^ "School design through the decades". School design through the decades. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
