Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on February 22, 2023 3:48 pm Add to Favorites aVuSyT Reps: 200 Flexible Seating Has anyone been able to successfully implement flexible seating in a way that benefits the class? If so how did you do it?                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted February 22, 2023 11:22 pm aBuQat Reps: 200 After observing other classrooms, I think the best seating solution is groups of 3-5 where the desks can all face the main white board where you do your work. This group arrangement allows for easy access to asking peers questions and small group work or discussion times. Votes: +5 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted February 24, 2023 5:02 pm eHaSaN Reps: 203 One way I was able to implement flexible seating arrangements successfully, as a former substitute teacher, was by setting a designated time for it. For instance, the students may have assigned seats during test-taking, or specific tasks, but I would allow for flexible seating during reading time. During reading time, students knew the room had to be silent, and as long as that rule was abided by, they could sit wherever they wanted to in the classroom (on the floor, on a bean bag, at an empty desk, etc.). This also made the flexible seating more of an excitement, as it was a privilege. Votes: +3 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted February 22, 2023 4:16 pm Andrea Cavic Reps: 102 I would recommend doing groups of 4 for a more collaborative based classroom and see how the students are interacting with each other. This way, students are always learning from each other, they will challenge each other, and they will be more attentive to what is going on in the classroom. Votes: +2 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 4 Posted February 22, 2023 4:30 pm VyMuqu Reps: 100 I think starting flexible seating as a reward could help the students know it isn't something to abuse could help keep students focused during lessons while also having flexible seating arrangements to test it out before fully converting your room. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 5 Posted February 26, 2023 3:42 pm deXaTa Reps: 101 Yes, there are a lot of ways you can go about this. What I like to do is allot test-taking to assigned seats in single-file desk arrangements. Other than that, there are multiple groups of desks that all face the center of the classroom why I am providing lectures so that everyone can stay tuned and so that when contributing to classroom interaction, it is fun and including for all students. If we do class debates or group assignments, I’ll either just leave the desks or I’ll group all of the desks together. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 6 Posted February 26, 2023 12:42 pm yHyZuL Reps: 101 I think it can work but you have to be able to manage loosely which students are around each other. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 7 Posted February 27, 2023 7:46 am uByXeh Reps: 201 Make a flexible seating rotation chart where all students get to use all flexible seating throughout the month. This way it is equal and fair for all students. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 8 Posted October 6, 2023 7:52 pm uPanaS Reps: 203 It honestly depends on the activities for the class, but typically groups of 3-4 students with the teacher moving throughout the room while teaching, so all students have a good view of the lesson and the teacher. Also, flexible seating options can be used for centers, or when students are working independently. They can also be used as rewards for good behavior. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 9 Posted October 8, 2023 11:38 pm veVuDy Reps: 103 I personally think arranging groups of 4 or 5 all facing the white board is best and flexible as you are able to move students around for projects and assignments as well as move tables if needed. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 10 Posted February 26, 2023 3:41 pm mymaVy Reps: 202 I think that a great way to implement flexible seating is to let students chose where they want to sit around the room for activities such as "silent reading time". I also think that flexible seating could be used during "final assessments" after a lesson, that way students can be comfortable sitting where they want around the room, and the teacher can walk around monitoring. Votes: +0 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.