Introduction
Ever since I was in elementary school I was interested in the language teaching and learning process. Then in high school I came across the quote by Carl Jung, which somehow shaped my future career path, and it goes as follows: „One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child. “
I realized that a teacher has to possess other qualities beside professional skills and knowledge. These qualities are essential for good communicating techniques and cooperation with pupils. Thus, a teacher should be creative, imaginative and interested
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An attractive and comfortable classroom can stimulate learning and participation of students. Furthermore, it is essentially important to organize an unrestricted view of the chalkboard so that all students can keep an eye on what a teacher writes on the board. If the students are younger, a teacher has to provide the space in a classroom which would serve as a playground.
Nevertheless, many teachers consider the arranging of desks as one of the most important things which would help students to have a sense of belonging and ownership.
My colleagues and I could not have an influence on the arranging of desks during our lectures because we have not time to do it. The school in which we held our class has traditional arranging of desks – desks were arranged in three rows and the teacher's desk was separated from them. If I could organize the setting of the desks I would arrange them in a circle because I believe that this environment would create the sense of equality and it would provoke discussions among the students and I would be in the centre of the circle, having all the students in my sight.
Moreover, our lesson observation classes were in the schools that obviously support the traditional setting of the classrooms: desks in rows, no separate place for group activities and no diverse materials and
The environment of the classroom is important because is a social place where children have to feel secure so they can become part of the lesson and for the lesson to succeed. The classroom is organized and the students are in their individual desks respectfully listening to the teachers lecture and following along. The students look
Organize the physical environment – the way the desks, tables, and other classroom materials are arranged affects instruction and has an influence on order
Teachers should try to make the class as interesting as possible. If the students are interested in learning they will try harder and learn better. Teachers should be a positive influence on their student’s lives. They should not only teach them the basic subjects, but also try to make them become better people by being involved with them. Some parents don’t care how their children act and don’t try to help them overcome problems such as shyness; therefore it is left up to the teacher to help these students. This is where the teacher should become a friend and role model for the students.
When observing I had the convince of working with two teachers on the same grade level, but the female teacher had been working for the same school for twelve years and the second a male who was on his first year of teaching. Having the chance to observe both I was able to compare and contrast their method in classroom arrangement and classroom organization.
Instantly, the bright lighting and cleanliness of the interior of the facility struck me. The bright lighting seemed to highlight the multi-colored artwork and durable furniture in the room to make the space feel child-friendly. Organization was one of the key aspects that helped the teachers and children have a safe and fun learning experience. For cleaning and emergencies, essential items and areas were labeled properly, and were accessible to adult caregivers, but out of reach to children to prevent health and safety risks. The floors were clean and free of clutter to promote free movement and play in each classroom. The toys were child-sized, and there no small, detachable pieces to avoid choking hazards. Within the classroom, the interest centers are arranged along the walls, and during reading instruction, the middle area is used to form a reading circle. The preschoolers had a variety of activities to choose from at each interest station. The Block Center had Lego blocks, wooden blocks and shapes; The Writing Center had dry erase boards, paper and pencils; the Cooking Center was filled with play foods and a child-sized kitchen set; and the Math Center had wooden stick and rubber cubes for counting. The teachers interacted with the children by guiding activities in the classroom, allowing the children to play independently on the playground, constantly communicating behavioral
Teachers have the tendency of creating new and efficient techniques for their students to learn. It has been discovered that flexible seating has improved the ways in how students learn. Teachers who have begun the flexible seating have seen a major advancement in their student’s assignments. Students should be given the option to decide what is best for them to enhance their grades. Small changes like changing the way of seating could create a huge difference in how the students perform in class. Students are required to sit in desks that are stiff that do not allow them to sit in a better position. This can cause major back pains plus it makes it difficult to stay still whenever they are sitting down. It is tough on students to complete
Why should kids be forced to sit in uncomfortable chairs where they can’t learn properly? Schools should have standing desks because it benefits kids in numerous ways. Standing desks keeps kids healthy and different types of seating lets kids collaborate with group work better. Also, flexible seating helps kids focus better.
This alternate arrangement would be preplanned by the teacher and have student groups or four or five. I would put tape on the floor, signifying the general location of each group and have a number assigned to each desk and student. I will have digital floor plan and photos of the desks in both arrangements, so I could display them on the smartboard when it is time for the students to change desk arrangements. In student groups I would match students of varying abilities, personalities and gender. Note that when students were sitting in the U shape, in their assigned seats, they would still be close to their group members, so switching from one arrangement to the other should go relatively smooth, after training and practice.
In my personal experience, I have seen many different classroom designs that catered to the subject or content being taught, the teaching style itself, and the learning styles of the students. The physical environment is often modified depending on the type of classroom activities and the age group. In an elementary class, which usually covers all of the core subjects with one teacher, the layout is one in which each student can see and hear the teacher when being given instruction, but they are also usually set up in a way that is conducive for working together in groups. In addition, the walls in the classroom are usually covered in subject/content appropriate and age sensitive material that serves to help the students learn, rather than being a mere decoration. As the age of the students increase, and assignments become more individual based, the layout of the room follows suit, and tends to be set up more for teacher instruction instead of
I believe it is equally important to have a classroom that is student-centered. I do not imagine my classroom arranged with rows of seated desks all facing the front of the classroom. Instead, I think that students should have the opportunity to work amongst their peers in small groups, studying a wide array of topics. Students will not be required to focus their attention on on...
For teachers to be effective their classrooms should be open, encouraging and safe environments, where a strong student-teacher relationship can be achieved (Marsh, 2008). Students should be treated with respect in order to meet their need for belonging (Eggen&Kauchak, 2010). The layout of the room and resources need to be well considered allowing different areas for different activities (Bennett &Smilanich, P. 1994) keeping in mind space for easy movement and creative work. Seating arrangements, noise level and room temperature all need to be taken into account when planning the classroom to maximise productive lea...
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