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The physical arrangement of the classroom has been identified as a PBIS support and an evidence-based practice for maximizing classroom structure. It also has the potential to prevent disruptive behavior and support appropriate behavior (Hunter et al., 2017). When creating the physical layout of the classroom, teachers must consider the unique and individual needs of students.
The physical arrangement of the classroom has been identified as a PBIS support and an evidence-based practice for maximizing classroom structure. It also has the potential to prevent disruptive behavior and support appropriate behavior (Hunter et al., 2017). When creating the physical layout of the classroom, teachers must consider the unique and individual needs of students.
Maximize Accessibility
Maximize Accessibility
To increase classroom accessibility the teacher can...
Arrange furniture and items for easy movement to any location.
Be able to see all students, at all times.
Have congestion-free pathways within the classroom so students have access to instructional materials (Simonsen & Myers, 2014) .
Arrange furniture and items in the classroom to match classroom routines. (centers, carpet activites or other zones)
Minimize Distractibility
Minimize Distractibility
To decrease classroom distractibility the teacher can...
Limit the number of items on the student's desk.
Remove distracting items such as games and art materials during classroom instruction.
Make sure visual displays are meaningful, instructionally relevant, and timely (Simonsen & Myers, 2014) .
Posters should prompt expected academic and social behavior within the classroom.
Remove excess clutter.
Ensure Adequate Supervision
Ensure Adequate Supervision
To ensure adequate supervision the teacher can....
Make sure you are able to actively supervise all areas of the classroom.
Face all students and interact with them.
Regularly scan the classroom to note behavior of all students.
Take opportunities to provide positive, or corrective, feedback to the class.
Spend limited amount of time at your desk when students are in the classroom.
Other Considerations (Transitions, Movement, and Instructional Approaches)
Other Considerations (Transitions, Movement, and Instructional Approaches)
Other considerations a teacher can make when thinking about classroom arrangement....
Consider the path you would like students to take as they enter and exit the room.
Make sure the path for students to transition through is a clear and easy-to-use path.
Use visuals prompts (like tape on the floor) to facilitate appropriate movement (Simonsen & Myers, 2014).
Design seating arrangements based on instructional approaches. For example:
-Teacher-oriented instruction: desks arranged in rows or columns facing forward.
-Cooperative learning group activities: desks arranged in clusters
For students that struggle to keep their hands and feet to themselves, have desks an arm's length apart.
Cooperative Learning Group Desk Arrangement
Teacher-Oriented Desk Arrangement
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