PHYSICAL DESIGN OF THE CLASSROOM

How many forms of arranging students' desks did we see in this class?

• 2

• 4

• 5

This arrangement conveys a message that the teacher is the

authority, standing in front of the room and “transmitting” knowledge

to the class.

• Pairs

• U-Shaped

• Traditional Rows

What is an advantage of U-Shaped arrangement?

• The arrangement can often be crowded.

• Students cannot easily work in groups and have to move desks

  around in order to work together.

• Most students can look at a person who is speaking, which encourages students to talk directly with each other during discussions.

What is a bottleneck?

• All the students are grouped in a certain section.

• Students are dispersed in different classroom spaces.

• No students enter the classroom.

Which principle emphasizes creating a comfortable environment for student interaction?

• Showcasing student diversity

• Minimizing traffic problems

• Using pleasant classroom decor

What is the main purpose of minimizing traffic problems in the classroom layout?

• To prevent congestion and facilitate access to materials

• To create a comfortable environment for interaction

• To adapt the room to instructional purposes

Who discovered that physical arrangements primarily impacted students’ attitudes and behavior rather than their achievement?

• Carol Weinstein

• Bennett & Blundell

• Rose Gerwels

Why is it important to circulate throughout the classroom during lessons?

• To have fun with the students

• To interact equally with students

• To organize the working material

What is the first component of classroom management?

• Assign difficult tasks on previous topics

• Early Discipline

• The physical

  design of the classroom

What are some of the tasks related to the physical design of the classroom?

• How to arrange the furniture, set up work areas, decorate the classroom...

• The relationship between teachers and students

• The way the teacher organizes time for each activity