Physical Environment
Below you will find a link to my ideal classroom layout:
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I believe that a classroom should be well organized. Materials should be easily accessible, students should know where to turn in work, and
seating arrangements should be well thought through. I like the idea of arranging
desks in groups so that the class is set up for group work. One arrangement
that I really like has desks arranged in groups with each group having its own
shelf or cart holding any materials that the group may need.
I also like the idea of having a less structured reading area. I want to encourage my students to read so I plan to have opportunities for students to read silently throughout the day. I want students to be able to relax and focus on reading so I plan to have a comfy classroom library area. This area will be complete with a rug, pillows, bean bag chairs, and a sofa.
As for the teachers desk, I would like to have it off limit to students. The teacher desk should only be visited by the teacher unless a student is turning in a note or has earned the privilege of working at the teacher's desk for the day.