Classroom Arrangement

Introduction

The set up of a classroom is very important to how a classroom is being managed. The
teacher needs to make sure his/her classroom is arranged for the students to be
productive. The teacher also needs to make sure their classroom has a positive
environment for the students as they enter the classroom. Another key fact a teacher
needs to consider is that their classroom needs to be ready for learning everyday. This
is because in order to manage a classroom with proper discipline, a product and active
classroom set-up is important. The students need to be placed in an arrangement that
will keep them focused on the lesson and not deter them from learning. In this paper,
we will discuss and provide ways for a lower elementary classroom to be set up.

Classroom Arrangement

Our map shows the classroom is arranged in centers. The students will sit in groups of
six in four different groups. The reasoning behind the groups is that the students will be
able to learn how to work with others. The students will also be able to motivate each
other to do their work. The desks are arranged in the middle of the classroom so it will
allow the teacher to walk around the room freely. Plus the teacher will be able to control
the students in a more compact area. The setting of the desk will also help students to
stay on task.

Reading Corner

In the corner of the classroom is a “cozy” reading nook which will contain the classroom
library. This area will provide a “home” feeling and help the students to feel relax when
they are in this area. The reading nook will also be a place for students to go to when
they have completed their work and want to read a book in a cozy are. If a child is able
to feel at home in the reading nook this can cut down on behavior problems for the
teacher. In the reading nook, this area is a quite place. The reading nook is not located
in the same area as everything else in the classroom. By having the reading nook in the
corner of the classroom, it will help to promote reading in the classroom.

Centers

The listening center and computer station will be placed on the outside of the classroom.
The centers will be facing the walls because the students will be rotating to the varies
centers within the classroom. Plus, while students are at their centers they will need to
be able to concentrate on their work. Also, located on the outside of the classroom are
the storage areas for Science, Math, Art and Writing materials. This storage area allows
the students to have a centrally located area to receive and place materials for Science,
Math, Art and Writing. Plus, this area will help the teacher to keep his/her classroom
organized.

The student’s desk will also serve as centers. During center time students will be able to
move around the whole room to gain information. At each group their will be a different
theme for students to learn about. By having the centers on both the inside and the
outside of the classroom will enable the teacher to focus the students’ attention to their
center activity instead of just rotating around the room. This will keep the flow of the
classroom and will not give the students time to mess around maintaining classroom
structure and discipline.

Teacher’s Desk Location

The teacher’s desk is located in the back of the classroom. The reason of this
arrangement is that this will help the teacher to promote a student – centered
classroom. By having the desk located in the back of the classroom the teacher will have
full sight of his/her entire classroom at all times. Plus, the teacher will only use the desk
for paper work. The rest of the time the teacher will be in the same area as the students.

Print Rich Environment

Not only is the arrangement of the desk important to the classroom but the motivation
the classroom has to offer the students. To have a print-rich-environment, the teacher
needs to have posters and signs that help to promote literature in the classroom. By
having posters and signs on the classroom walls and bulletin boards will help the
students gain a great deal of experiences with the different types of literature. Plus the
students can do a read around the room, while sitting in the reading nook. By providing
a print-rich environment, the students will be placed in a positive learning atmosphere
that promotes learning thus preventing classroom misconduct.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the arrangement of the classroom is a very key part of how well the
students will learn and interact with their classmates and their teacher. If a classroom is
disorganized and clustered, then it will be kind of hard for a child to work and learn new
skills. Plus, the teacher needs to take time to make sure his/her room is set up for
learning because no matter how well your lesson plans are completed and ready to be
presented. If the students do not feel comfortable in the room then the lesson plan will
be presented in a way the teacher wanted it to.

Author: Debbie Cluff