The+impact+of+the+physical+arrangement+of+the+classroom+on+student+learning

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Raeanne Lohner

Alfie Kohn, considered an educational guru (for some), has a few articles about "signs" of a good and bad classroom. He's a bit extreme, but nonetheless gets you to think. Definitely worth reading.

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Meghan Shannon An article by Scholastic on how to make the arrangement of your classroom fit your needs. []

Kim Williamson (Could not get the discussion page to load...)

Designing a Classroom for Inclusive Learning


Kristen Accorsi: Me either, Kim! Great tips to think about when setting up your classroom! http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/classroom-organization-physical-environment

Lyz Donley This article discusses how the physical environment of the classroom effects learning and what options there are to arrange your classroom. []

Jesse Goryl This article provides advice on a classroom setup that maximizes student learning without leaving students out. []

Nicole Leonard: I had originally posted this the day after seminar 2 but it deleted. [] Here is a slideshow that discusses ways to arrange the room. []

David Durkee: This article suggests that teachers should ask themselves, "what happens to children all the time anywhere (when learning)?" The authors believe that using places like the arcade as a model can help us learn what makes a student's experience more interactive and engaging.

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