Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on October 14, 2019 2:04 am Add to Favorites Carla Crumb Reps: 214 Set Up of the classroom Is it old fashioned to want the seating in rows, with everyone facing the front. This way when teaching the teacher can teach facing front and be able to see the whole class at one time?                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted October 14, 2019 2:38 am aQamen Reps: 100 I am not sure what the question is, but to my knowledge row seating is the best and most common option for teachers to use during the beginning of the school year. This way students focus are centered on the teacher instead of any distractions. Throughout the school year the teacher may change seating depending on their teaching style, activities, etc. If the teacher uses a lot of collaborative group work it would be best to keep the seating set up for that. Votes: +22 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted October 14, 2019 3:54 pm uqaTaq Reps: 201 This is not old fashioned, this type of seating has been tested and proven to be effective in the classroom. I would not recommend keeping students in this seating the entire year, though. Votes: +10 / -4 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Alec Muir Reps: 202 Is this old fashioned? Yes. Is being old fashioned a bad thing? Possibly. This depends entirely on what works best for your students. There are many ways to arrange a classroom and, while they all have their own advantages and disadvantages, they're not MANDATORY unless you are specifically having problems with everything else.   Posted on: October 19, 2019 4:51 am Danielle Brown Reps: 102 I agree with this. I personally beleive that change is a good thing and switching up the seating arrangement throughout the year can be a good thing.   Posted on: October 20, 2019 8:28 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted February 17, 2020 6:04 pm Desiree Boyd Reps: 204 Try different styles, U-shape or groups of 4, learn your students to fit their needs. Votes: +7 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 4 Posted February 19, 2020 10:51 pm Brittany Reps: 300 I don't see any problem with having the students in rows facing the front for you to see all of the students to teach. In my opinion, I like seating in squares or in some type of way so the desks are easy for the students to do group work or work with a partner. Votes: +6 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 5 Posted February 20, 2020 6:36 pm RamaJe Reps: 202 I do not think that this is old fashioned. I think that whatever works best fr your classroom and for your students is how you should arrange the seats in your classroom. If that means that having the seats in rows with everyone facing forward then keep it that way. Votes: +4 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution yJyLep Reps: 201 I do not think it is old fashioned. For the first day especially, rows can be great because not all the students know each other. Later in the semester, it may be good to switch it up to a U shape, if students are presenting, or in groups, if students are working on group projects.   Posted on: February 21, 2020 12:30 am Add a Comment                 Solution 6 Posted February 20, 2020 2:50 pm TOliver Reps: 109 To me row sitting is not old fashioned like any other room arrangement row seating has its pros and cons. It can be boring and offers a small amount of collaborative opportunities but,I do find it very beneficial especially during the beginning of the year. Great for testing and students are easily observable, more likely to stay focused and exhibit on task behavior. Votes: +3 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 7 Posted February 25, 2020 7:55 am sygaru Reps: 201 Row seating has both positives and negatives. Row seating is proven to keep students on task most often compared to other types of seating and is good for testing, but students in the back are prone to misbehavior and it can be frankly boring. Changing up your seating arrangements to reflect what is happening in the class is smart. Row seating is good for lectures, group seating is good for group projects, and cleaving the seats into two halves facing each other is good for class debates. I would say to switch up the seating every now again to keep things fresh, like every nine weeks or so. I personally love group seating, and U-shape seating can also be very nice. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 8 Posted September 24, 2020 2:17 am MusyWy Reps: 54 I think it depends on prefrance and grade level. For K-2 i think desk should be in groups if can be but 3rd and up if rows all facing the front is best for you and the student then try it! Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 9 Posted October 9, 2020 6:24 pm quqyVe Reps: 206 It is traditional; however, it certainly has benefits. Management of the classroom can be less difficult with this design. A plan to quickly turn the desk when certain engagement is needed should be kept in mind. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 10 Posted February 24, 2020 2:25 am Samantha Mayhew Reps: 100 The way a teacher sets up there room is totally up to what they feel is best for the students, the room, and ultimately for themselves. If you prefer row seating, then use this in your classroom. Just keep in mind that it is harder for students to work in cooperative groups. I would suggest considering pairing kids in desks of 2 if you are doing row seating so that the students still have an opportunity to work with others. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 11 Posted October 5, 2020 4:32 pm uWaMyB Reps: 204 Not at all. Row seating has been shown to produce the best results for teacher engagement. It is however, not as good for group work but you can always have them scoot desks together when its time for that. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 12 Posted October 12, 2020 11:31 am upehaS Reps: 203 My first thought is who cares if it is old fashion? If it works, it works. Also, with COVID right now, separating all the students do no desk is connected, is a good thing. Students can still get up and move to do group work if needed. Do what's best for you and your instruction. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 13 Posted October 25, 2020 1:22 pm Kelly Brown Reps: 100 This is the traditional way of teaching however it is not a bad way depending on your classroom conditions. If you are wanting the students to work and collaborate together this would not be the best set up for your room. This is a good testing set up. Maybe try pair seating and see if this would still work with your teaching style and allow the students to still work together. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 14 Posted February 25, 2021 4:34 pm maVeqy Reps: 201 Its is not old fashioned, rows are still used today and they are a great way to encourage student attention on teacher and discourage student distractions and socialization. Remember that the arrangement of desks is not set in stone. You can adjust student seating to suit specific activities and days. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 15 Posted February 25, 2021 6:52 pm uqebed Reps: 100 Row seating allows students to view and receive instruction in an effective way. Row seating allows students to view the board directly and helps students stay focused during class. It also allows the teacher to view the students from all areas of the classroom. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 16 Posted July 3, 2021 4:29 pm esujyQ Reps: 202 Starting off this way could be very beneficial. The students will be engaged, while getting to know the setup of your classroom. You can always adjust or change them throughout the year to give the students a new perspective. Switching the seating up and making groups, also shows them that you trust them to pay attention and be involved even if you cannot see their faces all of the time. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 17 Posted October 6, 2021 3:43 am TePeTe Reps: 200 It is not old-fashioned. It just depends on what type of class structure you want. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 18 Posted April 1, 2022 7:38 am navupu Reps: 102 I don’t believe it is old fashion. I would state it all depends on the teachers teaching style. There are many seating arrangements done by teachers and I believe you should choose what you believe best fits your teaching style. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 19 Posted February 24, 2020 10:18 pm XuBety Reps: 202 Yes, there are so many different ways to arrange the desks, and sometimes it helps the students focus more when their desks are arranged in a unique way. 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