Classroom Arrangement with Potential Problems

Ahmad Bakhtiar & Syafiq Addin

Original Class Problem

The bookshelves are blocking the windows, thus the ventilation of the room is not
good. This will cause lack of oxygen in the classroom

The computer workstation should not be placed near to the toilet. The wastebasket should be nearer to the pencil sharpener. So, the students can

throw the dust in the wastebasket. The students' tables at the front left side of the classroom are too long. This will cause a lot of distraction to the student who sits at the back. might can't focus and play around with the peers.

There are too many students for a small group. If there are too many students, they

Original Class Problem

There is one student who sit alone at the back of the class. This will make him feel isolated
in the classroom. Teacher's desk should be placed in front of the class. So that, teacher can easily monitor the classroom. There is one bookshelf that is place in the between of water filter and sink. This is not good because the book might be spoil if they are expose to humidity. We don't need too much closets in the classroom. Thus, we can save more space for the classroom. Book center should not be placed at the front because it will block the students view on chalkboard.

Our Arrangement

Our Arrangement
The teachers desk should be as close as possible to both students desks and the chalkboard as it will ease the roaming from his/her desk to both places where he/she is most needed at. This will lessen the time taken to go from and to his/her desk; as compared to the original classroom arrangement. The 6 students closest to the teachers desk should be pupils of problems in terms of learning abilities or behavioural abilities. The pupils also should get a chance to take turns in monthly period of different seats so everyone can get a chance to feel how to study with different partners and surroundings.

Our Arrangement
Pencil sharpener area should be closest with the rubbish bin as this will lessen the mess done by the students. This area also should be near a window as this should help recycle unwanted smell dumped by the students in the bin that is not only filled by pencil waste, but other wastes too. A lot of windows should be implemented as this will help the air cycle in the class. Too much of a heat will disturb the pupils will to study. Should be mentioned also that pupils of a class produce all sorts of smell especially when it comes to post-recess and in the afternoon.

Our Arrangement
If compared to the original classroom arrangement, a classroom arrangement is not efficient in group discussion if a class consists of 28 students but only have one round desk. At least 2 round desks at the back of the class is better for a better group discussions or hands-on activities. Toilets in a class is not suitable in Malaysia as the hot environment may help in promoting bad odour from the toilet being mixed into the class and will create bad studying environment.

Our Arrangement
2 closets would be enough as adding another closet is waste of classroom space. Replacing the closet nearest to the door with windows would be a better idea as the classroom will be lit with natural light and help to brighten up the class; apart from having a better air flow for a cooler and cosier classroom. Bookshelves, book rack and computer workstation should be closely arranged as all three co-relate with each other. Probably when doing an activity at the computer workstation, a book must be fetched. With a close arrangement of these three things, it will be easier for the pupils to carry out a specific activity at the computer workstation.

Our Arrangement
Computer workstation should be as far as possible from the pupils desks. Pupils are easily attracted to such technology that it would help them lose focus of what is beaing taught at the chalkboard. Based on the original classroom arrangement, book racks are not meant to be placed beside a sink. Logically, books will get wet and ruined because of water contact that might happen. Not only books that will be ruined, the rack will also be ruined due to humidity of the nearby sink.