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    The document is an article from the journal Environment and Behavior published in 1980. It discusses a study by Robert Sommer and Helge Olsen on how classroom design influences student behavior. The study found that students in traditionally designed classrooms were more disruptive and inattentive compared to those in classrooms designed with semi-circular seating and open space, which encouraged more interaction and participation. The article provides details on the study's methodology and results on how classroom structure and arrangement can impact student behavior and learning.

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    Environment and Behavior

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    The Soft Classroom


    Robert Sommer and Helge Olsen
    Environment and Behavior 1980; 12; 3
    DOI: 10.1177/0013916580121001

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