| Does your classroom not flow? Do you walk into your | | | | - move your desk to the back of the room so that |
| classroom and feel like walking back out? Maybe your | | | | your student's proximity to you is closer to the front of |
| classroom needs a room arrangement make over. Do | | | | the room where you normally stand. Get cozy with |
| you know that the arrangement of your class can | | | | your student. |
| affect your classroom management? When the | | | | - your classroom arrangement must serve two |
| arrangement is not centered on the proximity to | | | | purpose the ability to move around the room and your |
| students it can make it difficult to manage the | | | | ability to address students in a discussion. |
| classroom. It makes walking the room or working the | | | | - your walkways in your class should be wide enough |
| room difficult. | | | | to prevent you from stepping on children's feet or |
| When your classroom arrangement doesn't allow you | | | | them tripping you |
| to walk the room you can't change the zones of | | | | - when arranging your room keep in mind that |
| proximity of your students. We know what happens | | | | proximity is the objective of your room arrangement |
| when that is not possible. Jumping over pack backs, | | | | - arrange the class so that you take the least number |
| hurdling over desks, or squeezing through narrow rows | | | | of steps to reach each student |
| is not what you want to do as a Proactive teacher. | | | | - ask other teacher what kind of arrangement they |
| Your classroom paths should be clear and wide | | | | use that works |
| enough to easily maneuver though the classroom. | | | | There are numerous books that can help you with this. |
| When you work the classroom and your arrangement | | | | You really need to get in your classroom and |
| works well, having to correct a student's behavior can | | | | rearrange your desks to see where they need to go. |
| be done in close range to avoid embarrassing the | | | | Using resources with pictures and diagram suggestions |
| students in front of their peers. | | | | of arrangements will be easier then me trying to |
| There are many ways to arrange your classroom so | | | | explain them in writing. You may need to try different |
| that walking the room is more effective. These are | | | | arrangements till you find one that works. Remember |
| some points to consider when arranging your | | | | proximity is the main objective for arranging your room. |
| classroom. | | | | Happy teaching. |