The Importance of Classroom Layout:

The spatial arrangement of classrooms have an enormous impact on the success of a lesson because of how it can control the interactions that occur. Depending on what type of lesson you wish to deliver, the spatial arrangement of the tables can help to control the communication between the students and the teacher and keeps the focus exactly where you want it. A good table arrangement can help you to control who talks to whom, when, where, for how long, and about what. It is up to you, the teacher, to decide what layout will suit your particular class. This website will help you make those informed decisions get you to fully utilise your spatial arrangement potential!

The Three Main Classroom Arrangements:

Traditional Rows

The most popular configuration used in classrooms, but also the most controversial. Best for teacher based lessons that wish to minimise student-student interactions!

Horseshoe/Semi Circle

The second most popular configuration that allows teacher-student interaction and also student-student interaction. Great for high-order thinking and in-depth class discussions!

Modular/ Clusters

A great option for group work, the cluster arrangement focusses on student-student interactions. Great for specialised classes like Science or Food Technology!