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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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I actually have a similar situation in my Middle School ESE room. The teachers has seating in u-shape but no desks touch her desk is in the center. I asked her and she brought up a good point. The kids like their space and when I do group work I let them pull up chairs or put desks together etc. Therefore, I would first take into consideration this could be temporary because high school students probably would not focus on the teacher if grouped all the time. Sometimes they like their own space. I would however ask the teacher why she does that and let her know you would like to do some lessons in group work to see how it goes.
 
     
     
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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: Students who are constantly in groups may not focus as well on their work as they may in solitude. Another solution I've seen is where during class the students may be in individual rows, and after the lesson is concluded they move into groups of four to do the classwork/homework together.
Rated On: October 10, 2017 2:53 pm
Rated By: yGeHyz
 
     
     
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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: This sounds like a very respectful way to ask the teacher and try out new ideas. I would use this solution!
Rated On: October 12, 2017 3:49 pm
Rated By: Lavede
 
     
     
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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
 
     
     
  Rating
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: Agreed
Rated On: October 15, 2017 6:57 pm
Rated By: yheGeS
 
     
     
  Rating
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: this solution offers a unique and helpful seating arrangement, while also respecting the teacher. it also helps the intern approach the teacher
Rated On: October 15, 2018 2:05 am
Rated By: WapeHu