Classroom Arrangement Styles
TRADITIONAL
students are ablo to work independently
is suited for giving exams
is not suited for group work
is not student centered, leads boredom
teacher easily supervise students
The Horseshoe Arrangement
arrange in u-shape
space can be used for activites but causes copy their work
Small Groups
teacher can move freely
students can discuss project plans
teacher faciliate group learning
allows for operative learning
developing team work skills
get loud and all students don't contibute equally
students can share materials and help each other
open space for presenters to take center stage
suited for discussions
The Round Table
icrease face-to-face interaction
all students feel like they are a part of the group
it is limited discussions activities
best for creating inclusivity among students
shy students feel exposed
THE RUNWAY
great for political debates
creates a large space in the middle od the classroom
it can be loud
the teacher's desk is in the corner
students can bounce ideas off each other
PAIRED GROUPS
the famous think-pair-shore some schools
excellent for peer tutoring
student's desk are arranged in groups of two,teacher movement is netihher free nor restricted
good for lab students