Classroom seating arrangements: fit-for-purpose?
Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 1:56 pm
This paper was drawn to my attention via Twitter. Classroom seating arrangements is a very important issue for class teachers and for teachers supporting small group work.
I have long since maintained that classroom seating arrangements should be 'fit-for-purpose' according to the subject taught, and the needs of the children at the time.
I totally agree that grouped seating arrangements are not defensible unless they are fully rationalised and better than alternative seating arrangements:
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/educol/documents/00002181.htm
See also Musec Briefing no. 25:
http://www.musec.mq.edu.au/community_ou ... fings#MB25
I have long since maintained that classroom seating arrangements should be 'fit-for-purpose' according to the subject taught, and the needs of the children at the time.
I totally agree that grouped seating arrangements are not defensible unless they are fully rationalised and better than alternative seating arrangements:
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/educol/documents/00002181.htm
See also Musec Briefing no. 25:
http://www.musec.mq.edu.au/community_ou ... fings#MB25