It can take a couple of years for you to feel satisfied
as an educator with the arrangement of your classroom
furniture. A good set up of classroom furniture is
always focused towards maximizing learning and development
among the students. While a poorly arranged classroom
can cause a lot of disturbance and trouble for students,
a properly arranged classroom can lead to enhanced
learning behavior. Among all the types of school
furniture, classroom furniture is the most important.
Thus, it is important that the classrooms are properly
furnished with tables
and chairs that
provide a comfortable and suitable atmosphere for
studies. This article will help you in properly setting
up and arranging furniture in a classroom.
Tips
on Setting Up Classroom Furniture
Here are some tips on organizing and arranging furniture
in a classroom that sets up a fitting environment
for learning:
- Make an Early Decision
Come to an early decision regarding the seating
arrangement of your classroom. If possible, you
should make up your mind at the beginning of the
academic year. Arrange desks in rows as it helps
to minimize the disturbance and provides a simple
order of seating to the classroom. Windows and
corridors are usually an obstacle in the learners'
attention. Make sure that the seating arrangement
does not face windows and corridors.
- Be Innovative in Arranging Furniture
Change the seating arrangement after a month
or two in accordance with your teaching techniques.
Based on maximum group work, arrange desks
in groups of three or four. At the same time,
you can organize debates and other class activities
by arranging desks in such a way to face the center
of the classroom.
Don't hesitate in changing the classroom arrangement
during the whole year. It helps maintain adaptability
to different learning behaviors and innovation
of your classroom
and helps students to adjust with peers and make
new friends.
- Wide Pathways between Desks
Always keep the pathways between the desks wide
to prevent mess around the class. It leads to
disturbances, for example students chattering
to close by class fellows. Arrange desks and chairs
thoughtfully leaving sufficient distance between
them. This way you will be able to observe all
the students equally.
- Organize Proper Storage in Classroom
Arrange frequently used learning aids like schoolbooks,
stationery items and text supplies in an easily
accessible place. You can use an extra room for
this purpose and use labeled boxes or containers
to keep these supplies if the classroom is not
big enough. It facilitates cleaning at the end
of class and leads to a cluster free classroom
where all the furniture is caregully placed and
serves its purpose.
Arrangement
of Teacher's Furniture
The teacher's chair and desk should be placed
in a location that is easily accessible to all
students and from where the teacher can have a
clear view of every student. Also the supplies
needed by students should be near the teacher's
desk so that the teacher can use them as needed.
A properly arranged classroom
is very important as it plays a crucial role in
students' learning and development. A good set
up of classroom furniture can help student's focus
on their studies while an uncomfortable and clustered
classroom can distract them and lead to problems
in the class.
