Classroom Layout –An Important Factor

A productive learning environment includes the physical features of a classroom. Commonly, classrooms include the following features: storage areas; movement corridors; entry and exit points to direct students away from others who are working; groups of table/work stations; a teacher’s desk, located in a position for effectively monitoring students; clearly labeled and easily accessed areas…


A productive learning environment includes the physical features of a classroom. Commonly, classrooms include the following features: storage areas; movement corridors; entry and exit points to direct students away from others who are working; groups of table/work stations; a teacher’s desk, located in a position for effectively monitoring students; clearly labeled and easily accessed areas that are used for learning activities, including student drawers, a book rack, a class library, educational games shelves and classroom/office supplies.

 Class aesthetics, such as a display area for student work and over-hanging strings to hook-up presented work can foster an inspirational learning environment. A classroom design needs to maximize the benefits of a purposefully designed layout and stimulate active learning, free movement with minimal disruption to others, a sense of belonging, a safe and secure environment in which students can learn.

     Learning will surely to happen when the over-all look of the classroom will be taken into consideration.There are effective ways on how to do so.Teachers must be creative and resourceful enough to make their classroom conducive to learning.

 

By: Mrs.Almira N. Banzon | Teacher III | Wawa Elementary School | Abucay, Bataan