CLASSROOM ARRANGEMENT (HIGH SCHOOL)

1. CLASSROOM ARRANGEMENT (HIGH SCHOOL) BLACKBOARD TEACHER’S DESK DESK DESK DESK DESK DESK DESK DESK DESK Note: This arrangement can easily be arranged into cooperate work groups; this arrangement also assist teachers in maintaining classroom management; and it also indicates to all students that learning is also an individual responsibility.

2. CLASSROOM ARRANGEMENT (ELEMENTARY) Blackboard Teacher’s Desk Door Teacher’s Storage unit (purse, school Supplies, other Important things teachers need to support the class and for emergencies. Story Books; Dictionaries; and Art materials STORYBOOK READING AREA Where teacher and students gather for story-time. • Teacher is equipped with sharpen pencils to avoid student disrupting the class and the noise of sharpener. • There is plenty of aisle space . safety is not an issue (special needs children, restrooms). • teacher has easy access to students. • students can focus on teacher’s instructions and it is easy to move their chairs around. • Orange simulates 4 chairs per 4 students at each table. Coat storage Student book bag storage Note: This arrangement accommodates 12 to 15 students, with at least 4 students per tables. Students have individual workspace and collaborative space to accommodates corporative grouping or teamwork and collaborative practices. Teacher has awareness of all students, or “wit-it-ness” to monitor student’s behaviors at all times. This arrangement promotes learning and class participation, shared ideas and creativity. It is especially useful for non-English speaking students to have an opportunity to know their fellow classmates. Finally, the teacher has full view of the entrance and existing of the classroom to prevent interruptions.