Classroom Design

For this particular learning space, there is a lot of flexible seating that ranges from yoga balls, pillows, carpets, stools, etc. Each table is set up with four different types of seating around the table and this will allow students to choose where they would be most comfortable and what will help them focus the most. The kidney-shaped table in the very front of the room allows the teacher to be able to have one on one time with a small group of students. The teacher does not have to move far and still, has a wide view of the rest of the tables and students when they are working. The floor space being open allows students to move freely throughout the room without disrupting others. They have different directions in which they can move and they can choose the direction that will cause the least amount of distractions. The tables and seats are also near various centers around the room such as the front board, the teacher's desk, classroom library, work bins, and other things of that nature. The students are able to quickly get what they need and make their way back to their seats in a quick manner. I chose this classroom space because it gives students the chance to work together in groups and foster relationships with one another. During one of my field experiences in 2nd grade, my mentor teacher had her students working in groups and we discovered that it really did help the students who were more reserved to come out of their shells and participate more often. I have also seen flexible seating done throughout my field and it was apparent to see that many of the students were more engaged and comfortable when they got a choice in their seating. Overall this seating plan really allows students to have maximum access to the entire room and limit distractions while doing so. The teacher is also able to have a wide view of a classroom all the time and can foster relationships with students in small groups.

Academic

This wall space will be used to help students in their thinking when it comes to reading texts. These prompts will be up on the board for students to look at when they want to ask a question that will help them dig deeper into the text that they are reading. During several of my field experiences my mentor teachers had bulletin boards up to help guide their students in their readings. The students were able to go to the board and look at a question they wanted to ask and that helped them spark their thoughts. I want to include this bulletin board in my classroom for the same reason. I want it to be a guide for my students to use when they are struggling to dig deep into their texts.

Build Community

This example of a wall space is one that I would use to bring my students closer together and encourage them throughout the day. This board will allow them to leave a note of kindness on the wall and take one when they need one. This will teach them how to motivate their peers in the classroom and motivate themselves at the same time. I want my students to feel capable in what they are doing and have the motivation to be successful. By having this wall space in my classroom I can encourage my students to work hard and they will also know that they are not alone and they are being encouraged all the time. In almost every school that I have done observations in they have had a kindness wall somewhere in the building. It was so neat to see students come together from all different grade just because of a bulletin board. I want my students to feel that same encouragement and togetherness.

Supports Management

This wall space is a way for students to constantly be aware of the rules for our classroom. Whenever they forget what our classroom expectations are they can look on the bulletin board for a quick reminder. This aligns with my classroom philosophy of student accountability. I want my students to be held accountable for their actions and this bulletin board will help keep them in check and remind them of what is expected of them when they are in the classroom.

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