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EFFICIENT CLASSROOM
ORGANIZATION OF
MULTI-TEACHING
(SEATING PLANS AND
CLASSROOM LAYOUTS)
EFFICIENT CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION
OF MULTI-TEACHING
 CLASSROOM
ORGANIZATION
 WHAT IS
1
CLASSROOM
ORGANIZATION?
2
 WHAT IS CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION?

Classroom organization is a
way of arranging seating or
sitting positions and various
learning centers in a classroom.
 Classroom organization in a multigrade
classroom varies according to circumstances.

 available resources the training level and

 the learners experience of the teacher
 the environment
the number of grades in a
 the curriculum
class
 learner ages
 the number of learners
 CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION

The seating arrangement in a

Multigrade class is very important
because it enhances the learning
environment.
 SEATING
ARRANGEMENT
WHAT IS SEATING
ARRANGEMENT?
A B
SEATING ARRANGEMENT
As you organize your classroom, note all the
factors that influence the plan of your classroom.
You must be able to rearrange the classroom
furniture just asA you are able Bto rearrange the
furniture in your own home.
A CLASSROOM ARRANGEMENT

A B
 You will notice that the learners’ and the teacher’s
sitting positions allow them to see the chalkboards.

 There is enough space for learners to move around.

 Notice that the teacher is also in a position where

she or he can seeA all the learners. B
 The youngest students are close to the teacher
because they need help more often than the older
ones.
 Young students are also at an age when an adult’s
presence is important to them. They need to be
reassured.
 The time-out area is close to the teacher because the
teacher must keep an eye on a child who has to be
disciplined.
A B
 The learner should return to his or her place after a
specified period.
 There are two chalkboards in two areas of the
classroom. This means that all learners are close to a
board.
 Special furniture, such as wheelchairs, may be
necessary for some learners.

A B
 There may be times when you will need to go to the
authorities to request special items like wheelchairs.
 10 TYPES OF
SEATING PLANS
FOR MULTIGRADE
CLASSROOMS
A B
 Pair up students and let
them work individual or
together.

In this way, students can

A B
get their heads together
when needed.
 This seating arrangement is
especially handy when testing
your students or when you want
them to work individually.

 They can’t talk to each other

A B
or let their eyes wander on
someone else’s paper.
  Get your students seated next to
each other on one line.

 The purpose is to let students

listen to the one in front of
the classroom.
A B
 Seating your students this way
is a good idea when you want
them to focus on the front of
the classroom.
 Use small groups of four
when you want your students
to put their heads together.

 This seating arrangement just

makes it a bit more social. They
A B
get to know each other better and
make friends.
When you’re working on a big
project or teaching a comprehensive
topic with different aspects or
themes, this seating arrangement
will do just fine.

Assign different tasks to each

corner. For example, a (digital)
crossword riddle, a quiz, a video
with questions, a whiteboard
exercise
The U-shape or the horseshoe.
This classroom arrangement
encourages discussion and makes
it easy for the teacher to observe
students and give one-on-one
help.
Don’t use this desk arrangement
for group work. This will be
almost impossible.
When you have more students or a
smaller classroom, you can choose
for the double U-shape
arrangement.

This allows you to put more

students next to each other.
B
It’s best to use this arrangement
when giving a presentation or when
teaching in front of the classroom.
Split your classroom into two
large groups.
Let the groups work on bigger
projects like organizing an event,
putting together a play, setting up
their own “company”, keep a
political meeting with different
representatives, etc. Keep in mind
that it might get loud in your
classroom.
  It is rows of two, three or four, but
slightly turned so they face the
center of the classroom.

 This way, students give full

attention to the teacher or students at
the front of the classroom, and they
A
can join in on a classroom
Pacific discussion easily.
This is used most of the time in
higher education when students
have to listen to the teacher in
the front.
Here, the teacher can’t give any
one-on-one feedback as it’s hard
to reach students in the middle.
B

Arctic
It’s a seating arrangement to get
as many students in one
classroom.
CLASSROO
M
Student’s Desks

A B
 Student’s Desks
Frequently, teachers tend to allocate desks
or tables to learners but fail to guide
learners on how to care for their desks.
Learners need to know how to keep their
desks tidy.
 Walls

A B
 Walls
Although teachers are not always consulted when
classrooms are built, you could still mention to the
principal or school authorities that light colors such
as white, light blue and light pink influence
learning in a positive way. In some cases, the
school can buy the paint and the Parents and
Teachers Association can paint your classroom.
Lights in the Class

A B
 Lights in the Class
In most parts of Africa, light and fresh air are easy
to obtain. Learners should be reminded to open
their windows in order to allow fresh air in the
classroom. In some Southern African Development
Community countries, it is very hot. If classrooms
are not well ventilated, the learners will be drowsy.
The Class Shop

A B
 The Class Shop
You can set up a make-believe store or market
in your classroom. Students can pretend they
are shoppers or shop-keepers in order to
practice a number of skills, including
language, social skills and mathematical skills.
Reading Corner

A B
 Reading Corner
This is an area to which you and the learners could
bring relevant teaching material such as readers,
magazines, games, stories and compositions
written by the learners. This area must to be
comfortable. You could bring floor mats and
cushions for the learners to sit on. Perhaps, the
cushions could be donated by parents.
Dress-Up or Home Corner

A B
 Dress-Up or Home Corner
Learners like to have space in which they can role
play. For example, young learners like to pretend
they are family members or other people in the
community. This activity also helps in the
development of their language skills. The older
learners can help the younger ones develop these
skills.
Learning Centers

A B
 Learning Centers
Learning centers can be used to enhance Multigrade
teaching activities. The centers can be arranged so that
learners are in groups. Materials appropriate for different
age levels could be placed in different areas so that the
learners can work on their own. If there is enough space,
partitions could be used to separate the centers.
PICTIONAR
B

Y
 Follow up Questions:
• How did you feel while performing the activities?
• Have you encountered difficulties? How did
you overcome it?B
• Can you give some examples of the
classroom seating arrangement?
 ABSTRACTION
State a situation where you can say
that classroom organization
arrangement is important for
B

Multigrade teaching.
 APPLICATION
If you are given a chance to choose
one best classroom seating
arrangement for Multigrade
B

teaching, what would it be and

why?
ASSESSMENT:
TRUE OR FALSE.
Directions: Read each statement
carefully. Place a T on the line if
you think a statement it TRUE.
B

Place an F on the line if you think

the statement is FALSE.
ASSESSMENT:
____1. A multigrade classroom has
to be reorganized according to the
activities or lessons that will be
conducted. B
____2. A multigrade class
arrangement is permanent. It does
not change throughout the year.
ASSESSMENT:
__3. The time-out area allows the
teacher to take a break from the
classroom.
__4. The class shop can help
students to develop social,
B

language and mathematical skills.

__5. The chalkboards and
cupboards can be any height in a
ASSESSMENT:
ESSAY.
1. Why is the physical learning
environment important?
2. List at least five areas that
B

could be included in a
Multigrade classroom.
 ASSIGNMENT
Situation:
Mrs. Maru is an untrained teacher who teaches
a multigrade class of thirty learners in a small
village at Paje in North Central Botswana. She
teaches Grades 1, 2, 3 and 4. Mrs. Maru has
requested your help. Her main concern is
classroom organization.
B

Draw a classroom plan that will help Mrs.

Maru to create a good learning environment
for her learners. Please label the curriculum
Thank You for
Listening!
 Group Members:
 Erika Mae Escultor
 Marie Grace Dublin
 Mary Lou Habaradas
 Rina Lahoylahoy
 Rhoziel Eturma