Arrangement of the physical space: Classrooms should be arranged according to how they are used. Today’s education requires students to gather in small groups, listen and discuss in whole class, work in partners, work independently, present to the class, work at centers, watch DVDs, take tests, and work at computers. - Use of walls: Wall space is often overlooked when organizing the classroom. The color of the walls and how you plan to use them in instruction should be considered. many researchers suggest that the energy produced by color can affect blood pressure, brain waves, moods, mental processes and energy.
- Organization: Organization is more than keeping your area clean. A clean area can still be disorganized. If you have been in your classroom for a few years, you probably need to make decisions about what to keep and what to eliminate in some of your storage areas. Organization requires thought and dedication, but can save a lot of time throughout the year. The best time to organize your classroom is at the beginning of the year, but you can do it at any time. There are two main categories of materials and supplies: those for students and those for teachers.
Your room plan must consider many factors to make you and your students comfortable. Traffic flow in and out of the room and to get and replace materials; desk/table placement so that groups can be formed easily; and presentation areas that can be seen by all students are just a few of those factors. Therefore, before you start the school year, it is nice to make a plan for your class physical layout.
