Classroom Arrangement by Julie Adversalo https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s A key component of effective classroom management en-us 2017-05-26 17:01:46 UTC 2025-11-19 21:50:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Process and purpose jadversalo1504 https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174023329 How to arrange the furniture and resources within the classroom so that utility and student learning are maximized]]> 2017-05-26 17:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174023329 4 Principles jadversalo1504 https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174023632 1.Minimizing Distractions
2.Maximizing Access
3.Movement with Ease
4.Matching arrangement with lesson purpose
]]> 2017-05-26 17:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174023632 Definition jadversalo1504 https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174024051 arranging the physical space around a student so that this student has minimal distractions from items, equipment, or other individuals]]> 2017-05-26 17:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174024051 Benefits jadversalo1504 https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174024121 helps to decrease misbehavior]]> 2017-05-26 17:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174024121 Implementation jadversalo1504 https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174024294 - Identify potential distractions (windows, doors, aquariums, computers, peers)
- Arrange seating to avoid these distractions
- Rearrange items/student seating as needed to minimize distractions
]]> 2017-05-26 17:10:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174024294 Definition jadversalo1504 https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174024383 arranging the physical space around a student so that the student has maximized access to instruction, materials, and demonstrations and the teacher has maximized access to the student]]> 2017-05-26 17:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174024383 Helpful Hints jadversalo1504 https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174024450 - Sit in each student seating location before making a seating chart
- Remember, different students find different things distracting
- If a distraction cannot be moved, it can still be minimized
(i.e. turning down the brightness on a computer monitor)
]]> 2017-05-26 17:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174024450 Benefits jadversalo1504 https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174024721 complements/works in tandem with minimizing distractions]]> 2017-05-26 17:12:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174024721 Implementation jadversalo1504 https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174024822 - Never arrange the room so that student’s backs are to you or instruction
- Place your desk and teaching areas so that you have clear lines of sight of students at all times
- Arrange furniture so that the room is easily navigable
- Place frequently used materials (pencil sharpener, texts) where they are easily accessible to all students
]]> 2017-05-26 17:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174024822 Helpful Hints jadversalo1504 https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174024913 - Sit in each student seating location before making a seating chart to ensure that students have direct access to instruction
- Rearrange students as necessary to increase access
- Keep in mind that some students may require more space to have equitable access (e.g. wheelchair)
]]> 2017-05-26 17:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174024913 Definition jadversalo1504 https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174024982 arranging the physical space of a classroom to insure that both the teacher and the students can move through the room without difficulty]]> 2017-05-26 17:14:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174024982 Benefits jadversalo1504 https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174025048 - Facilitates effective monitoring by allowing frequent movement around the room and constant lines of sight
-Reduces chances of tension by allowing sufficient personal space
-Fosters student movement around the room which leads to higher cognitive processing (the bodybrain partnership)
]]> 2017-05-26 17:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174025048 Implementation jadversalo1504 https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174025113 - Arrange furniture and equipment so that there is adequate space to walk around them (minimum of 3 feet of clearance to be ADA compliant)
- Anticipate circumstances that may require additional space (wheelchair)
- Place frequently used materials in easy to reach and access locations
- Remove unnecessary equipment and furniture from the room
]]> 2017-05-26 17:15:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174025113 Helpful Hints jadversalo1504 https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174025249 - Walk around the classroom with chairs placed as if students were sitting in them
- Remember that blocked walkways are emergency exit hazards
- Establishing procedures for moving around the room is necessary to make a good classroom arrangement successful
]]> 2017-05-26 17:16:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174025249 Definition jadversalo1504 https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174025355 arranging the classroom in a manner to support the purpose of the lesson]]> 2017-05-26 17:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174025355 Benefits jadversalo1504 https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174025396 - minimizes potential distractions
- facilitates successful lesson implementation
]]> 2017-05-26 17:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174025396 Implementation jadversalo1504 https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174025471 - Select lesson purpose and format
- Select an arrangement that supports the lesson purpose
- Arrange/rearrange the room as necessary 
]]> 2017-05-26 17:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174025471 Helpful Hints jadversalo1504 https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174025556 - Arrange the classroom so that it fits the majority of the day’s instruction
- Adjust this arrangement to meet other lesson needs
]]> 2017-05-26 17:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174025556 Independent Work, Tests, or Lecture jadversalo1504 https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174025859 2017-05-26 17:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174025859 Group Work jadversalo1504 https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174025944 2017-05-26 17:20:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174025944 Demonstration or Discussion jadversalo1504 https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174026040 2017-05-26 17:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jadversalo1504/8azz0lrftl5s/wish/174026040