These cons were a reason my classroom was very seldom in traditional rows outside of state testing. Once you have three or more rows, it can be challenging to see and keep all students on task.
Rows are not conducive to cooperative learning or group work, and they can be challenging when it comes to classroom management unless you have a small class. Most classrooms are not spacious, meaning that you'll most likely need to do a modified version of this (like stadium seating) or choose a different seating arrangement. With all students facing you, they are easily able to see the board. This set up also encourages less talking during instruction. Rows work well if you have lots of space and there is little expectation for group or partner work at desks. Hopefully, this will help you decide what is right for you, your students, and your classroom. The Pros & Cons of Common Classroom LayoutsĪs you begin to consider your seating chart for this year, check out the pros and cons of several popular classroom seating arrangements. While you probably already knew that front row seats encourage engagement, did you know that your seating arrangement has also been shown to impact how you communicate with your class and how they communicate with peers? This makes it critical that we create seating arrangements that align with our instructional goals and activities so we can maximize student learning. Our goal is to improve those students' time on task and learning through our consistent interaction. Instead, we select students that need close proximity to maintain attention or get adequate support to sit in the front rows. However, few elementary classrooms offer open seating, where students self-select their desk. They are more likely to ask questions and actively participate. Studies have shown that students who are in the front rows are typically more attentive than those in the back.
You probably aren't surprised to read that the seating arrangement has an impact on student learning. How does your seating arrangement affect learning for students?
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