Classroom Arrangement

By Debbie Cluff
Introduction
The set up of a classroom is important to how a classroom is being managed. The teacher needs to make positive his/her classroom is arranged for the scholars to be productive. The teacher also needs to make positive their classroom has a positive surroundings for the scholars as they enter the classroom. Another key fact a teacher needs to think about is that their classroom needs to be prepared for learning everyday. This is because in order to manage a classroom with proper discipline, a product & active classroom set up is important. The scholars need to be placed in an arrangement that will keep them focused on the lesson & not deter them from learning. In this paper, they will discuss & provide ways for a lower simple classroom to be set up.

Classroom Arrangement

Our map shows the classroom is arranged in centers. The scholars will sit in groups of six in different groups. The reasoning behind the groups is that the scholars will be able to learn how to work with others. The scholars will even be able to motivate each other to do their work. The desks are arranged in the midst of the classroom so it will permit the teacher to walk around the room freely. And the teacher will be able to control the scholars in a more compact area. The setting of the table will also help students to stay on task.

Reading Corner

Centers

In the corner of the classroom is a  reading nook which will contain the classroom library. This area will provide a homefeeling & help the scholars to feel relax when they are in this area. The reading nook will even be a place for students to go to when they have completed their work & need to read a book in a cozy are. If a child can feel at home in the reading nook this can cut down on behavior issues for the teacher. In the reading nook, this area is a place. The reading nook is not located in the same area as everything else in the classroom. By having the reading nook in the corner of the classroom, it will help to promote reading in the classroom.

The listening middle & computer station will be placed on the outside of the classroom. The centers will be facing the walls because the scholars will be rotating to the varies centers within the classroom. And, while students are at their centers they will need to be able to concentrate on their work. Also, located on the outside of the classroom are the storage areas for Science, Math, Art & Writing materials. This storage area allows the scholars to have a centrally located area to get & place materials for Science, Math, Art & Writing. And, this area will help the teacher to keep his/her classroom organized.

The student table will also serve as centers. In the coursework of middle time students will be able to move around the whole room to gain information. At each group their will be a different theme for students to learn about. By having the centers on both the inside & the outside of the classroom will enable the teacher to focus the student attention to their middle activity in lieu of rotating around the room. This will keep the flow of the classroom & won't give the scholars time to mess around maintaining classroom structure & discipline.

Teacher’s Desk Location

The teacher’s desk is located in the back of the classroom. The reason of this arrangement is that this will help the teacher to promote a student – centered classroom. By having the desk located in the back of the classroom the teacher will have full sight of his/her entire classroom at all times. Plus, the teacher will only use the desk for paper work. The rest of the time the teacher will be in the same area as the students.

Print Rich Environment

Not only is the arrangement of the desk important to the classroom but the motivation the classroom has to offer the students. To have a print-rich-environment, the teacher needs to have posters and signs that help to promote literature in the classroom. By having posters and signs on the classroom walls and bulletin boards will help the students gain a great deal of experiences with the different types of literature. Plus the students can do a read around the room, while sitting in the reading nook. By providing a print-rich environment, the students will be placed in a positive learning atmosphere that promotes learning thus preventing classroom misconduct.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the arrangement of the classroom is a very key part of how well the students will learn and interact with their classmates and their teacher. If a classroom is disorganized and clustered, then it will be kind of hard for a child to work and learn new skills. Plus, the teacher needs to take time to make sure his/her room is set up for learning because no matter how well your lesson plans are completed and ready to be presented. If the students do not feel comfortable in the room then the lesson plan will be presented in a way the teacher wanted it to.