Seating Arrangements By: Lauren Prisco & Ryan Nicole Hasper

Before setting up a classroom you should think about…. – If you are going to do group discussions – Where the chalkboard is – If you are going to do group work – If you are going to move around a lot – Where the windows are – How you pass papers back – How many students have special needs

Traditional Classroom

Discussions and Debates

Horseshoe

Group Work/ Clusters

Dance- Floor Seating

Runway –Model Seating

Independent-nation-state seating

Tips Organize desks so that you will maintain control and efficiency You decide where the student sits Sit students alphabetical on first day to help learn their names Don’t be afraid to move students who are disruptive Seat disruptive students near you Change seats periodically to add variety Make sure all students can see the chalkboard Place computers is a place where they don’t get a glare It is important for students to learn how to adjust to different types of seating arrangements.

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