Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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As a veteran teacher, I frequently take time to reflect on my teaching practices and how I can improve the learning experiences I foster for my students. What kind of classroom would I want?
This is a question I have been pondering for the last 4 months as I have been home recovering from an auto accident.
While home, I have had a lot of time to research innovative practices for next school year. My research has brought me to the overwhelming desire to transform my classroom seating arrangement from a boring and restrictive traditional set-up to one that is more inviting, modern, comfortable, and flexible.
I want students to enjoy being a student in my class. Who really wants to sit in a hard chair at a desk for 7 hours a day/5 days a week?
Additionally, research proves that classroom design helps build community. Flexible seating options will allow my students to feel more comfortable as they work in a truly collaborative atmosphere.
Offering choices is also a great strategy for increasing motivation which leads to greater creativity and student engagement.
The balance balls and wobble cushions I chose are ideal seating options for students with hyperactivity and attention needs. They allow for students to lean, tilt, rock, and gently bounce all while being engaged in the learning process.
The lap boards, lap desks and clipboards will allow students to have a mobile working surface as they learn from anywhere in the room including the carpet, lounge chairs and futon that I have already purchased.
The stools will be paired with cushions and allow students to sit in small clusters as they collaborate on group projects.
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As a veteran teacher, I frequently take time to reflect on my teaching practices and how I can improve the learning experiences I foster for my students. What kind of classroom would I want?
This is a question I have been pondering for the last 4 months as I have been home recovering from an auto accident.
While home, I have had a lot of time to research innovative practices for next school year. My research has brought me to the overwhelming desire to transform my classroom seating arrangement from a boring and restrictive traditional set-up to one that is more inviting, modern, comfortable, and flexible.
I want students to enjoy being a student in my class. Who really wants to sit in a hard chair at a desk for 7 hours a day/5 days a week?
Additionally, research proves that classroom design helps build community. Flexible seating options will allow my students to feel more comfortable as they work in a truly collaborative atmosphere.
Offering choices is also a great strategy for increasing motivation which leads to greater creativity and student engagement.
The balance balls and wobble cushions I chose are ideal seating options for students with hyperactivity and attention needs. They allow for students to lean, tilt, rock, and gently bounce all while being engaged in the learning process.
The lap boards, lap desks and clipboards will allow students to have a mobile working surface as they learn from anywhere in the room including the carpet, lounge chairs and futon that I have already purchased.
The stools will be paired with cushions and allow students to sit in small clusters as they collaborate on group projects.