Classroom Layout
Classroom Layout
Desks-The classroom layout consists of 36 desks. That many desks in the class are to
work when needed. The desks are easily separated when testing is required. Desks would work
better in the classroom than students working at tables. The students have the ability to turn and
look at the board at the front of the desk and the television screen when necessary. There is also
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plenty of room for the teacher to maneuver up and down the aisles and in between the groups of
desks. It will also allow any students in wheelchairs or crutches move in between the desks. If
there is a student(s) with a wheelchair, an oversized desk will be provided for that student to
accommodate the wheelchair. The teacher’s desk would be in the back corner or the classroom.
The teacher would have visual access to the entire class including who comes and goes. Meeting
the student’s basic needs can be accomplished with the setup of the classroom. Fun and
belonging can be accomplished with the setup that is made. With the four desks together,
students are, “able to work and talk with others, engage in interesting activities, and share
accomplishments,” and “Belonging is met when the student receives attention from the teacher
and others and are able to take part in class matters,” (Glasser, n. d.).
Book Shelves and Storage-There are several shelving units and places for storage throughout
the classroom. For a history classroom, students should have access to books and other materials
they may need. The teacher may provide personal books and/or books that have been donated.
To encourage students to read, a quiet sitting area is in the classroom where students will be able
to read the books provided and may be given extra credit for reading any of the books.
Computers-Two computers are on the side of the class to allow the students to use if researching
subjects or completing reports. These would be especially useful for those students who do not
Tables-There are also some tables throughout the classroom that students can use for projects or
Sink and refrigerator-There is a sink and a refrigerator. Those are more for convenience than
for necessity. The students would have access to them to wash their hands or get a drink. A
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fountain is attached to the sink for that purpose. The fridge would be more for the teachers use
Windows and Door-The door at the front of the room. Windows will be next to the door and
windows next to the fridge and the sink. Access to natural light would be a good thing for
students and the teacher. According to research conducted by Corbett Inc. natural light improves
performance, raising math and reading scores, it creates a healthy learning environment, and can
Couches-Two couches, a chair, and a bean bag chair available to students. A designated sitting
area for the students has been placed in the corner of the room and the couches under two
windows all for the students to relax and read. These are also areas for students to study. The
access to these areas would be as a reward system or when assignments are completed.
Walls-The walls have several posters. Most would be history related, others would be dedicated
to my school. The classroom rules and procedures on the wall where the students would have the
Whiteboard-In the back of the room there is a whiteboard and a SMART board. The students
would be able to see the boards from their desks without having to move or strain. With the
SMART board, the teacher can still face the class while using the computer to input on the
board, keeping the teacher from having to turn their back on the class. The teacher can also
connect the whiteboard to a tablet and walk around the class and project what they are writing on
the tablet. A projector is near the front of the room, in the middle to project on a screen that can
be accessed from the ceiling. The projector can be used to show history movies or videos.
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References
Glasser, W. (n. d.). An Introduction to Choice Therapy. Retrieved from brucedavenport.com:
http://www.brucedavenport.com/basic-needs.html