Classroom Setup
"An engaged learning environment increases students' attention and focus, promotes meaningful learning experiences, encourages higher levels of student performance, and motivates students to practice higher-level critical thinking skills"
Our classrooms and furniture are ergonomically designed to engage students in learning. Every classroom is equipped with a...
In class library
Student desks
Writing board
Storage unit
Multiple pin-up boards
Space to display student work (art, sculpture, science projects etc)
It is important to ensure that the class looks inviting to students on the first day of school.
You may find some examples of boards in Pre Primary Classrooms here and set up of classroom here
Here are some ways to set up classrooms for Primary, Middle and Senior school.
In-class Library
Students must bring 1-2 books from home for the class library that can be borrowed by their classmates. Students must be taught to respect each other's property, to share and to read as many books from the library as possible. It is the responsibility of the English Language teachers to ensure this is taking place.
Children should be encouraged to bring Hindi, Kannada and French books for the class library. The respective teachers can monitor this.
Read this resource on teacher-built class library for some suggestions. At Ekya, we need to nurture a Student-Run Class Library
In-class Pin-up boards
Every class must contain -
Social contract
Word wall
Learning Area Displays
Calendar wall (for preprimary and Grade 1 and 2)
Responsibility Chart
Parking Lot
Affirmation corner
Corridor Pin-up boards
Read ahead to learn more about the Making Learning Visible Program!
