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  Case: Inappropriate Classroom Seating
I am interning at a high school this semester and in my learning strategies classes my teacher has the student desks arranged in rows. Of course this is an option included in how one can set up the classroom, but for this specific group of students it does not benefit or support their learning or even the classroom environment. This class definitely does not have a community atmosphere present, as when students are encouraged to work with each other no collaboration takes place. I believe the seating needs to be changed, as it would promote involvement of the students.
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This is a difficult solution for me as I remember high school seating for me mainly being in rows. Perhaps you can suggest to the teacher to group desks in pairs or trios. This will allow for the collaboration you are hoping for but also cuts back on the number of students in each group. I know for me personally, sometimes I just like relying on myself for the work instead of others, but a small group option might be ok.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: great response
Rated On: October 13, 2017 12:28 am
Rated By: umuzeZ