Classroom Arrangement
While observing my 8th grade class, I took notice of the classroom layout. One of the first things I noticed the desk arrangements. The desks are arranged in a "U" facing the front of the class. There are only about 2-3 seats in each "row" which spreads the desks over the room. The formation leaves a great open space in the middle of the room, which allows the teacher to walk all around. There is a rug in the middle of this space where students can sit and work in groups on the floor. This set up creates a friendly, welcoming environment for the students to learn and interact.
The teacher's desk is at the front of the room in a corner. This placement shows authority since it is in the front of the class, but it is very approacable. The wipe-off board is located at the front of the class and is utilized constantly. All around the room there are posters with historic people, maps, class rules, and a huge calandar of class, school, and community events. The side board also has a weekly agenda that is visible at all times. There are also many encouraging and motivating posters and pictures. All these teaching decoartions make the classroom lively and positive.
The only aspect of the classroom that may have a negative effect on students is that there are no windows in the room! They do have 4 skylights that let in some sunlight, but I find it strange that there are no actual windows. Also, the class is SO COLD! It might keep the students awake, but the climate of the room is somewhat dreary. All the posters and fun pictures have to make up for it!
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