How and why classroom(s) are organised in particular way?
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How and why classroom(s) are organised in particular way? The classroom is a place of learning; a place of enlightenment and development, but also synonymous with both support and encouragement. The organisation of the classroom is immensely important, reflecting the need to educate and supplement the ongoing learning of the young. Factors influencing the manner in which a classroom and it's contents are organised are numerous, including the type and positioning of furniture, equipment, resources and the allocation of time and space within this learning environment. Furthermore it extends to placement of learning centres, establishment of related classroom rule systems and organisation of student time. Effective classroom organisation simplifies classroom management and creates an environment that can help minimize behaviour problems. Given that there are many factors involved in organising a classroom, clearly an important question to ask is why are majority of the primary classroom organised the way they are?. To answer this part of the question, I will look at the theories of...


