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Arranging Your Classroom

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Have you taken a good look at your new classroom? Is it arranged to permit the best environment for learning? Can you and your students live and learn with the configuration of furniture, equipment and accessories in the classroom?

Here are some tips on good classroom arrangement and tips on using storage space. Educational researchers who studied the practices of effective teachers concluded that classroom designs greatly enhance the opportunities for student progress.

Classroom Arrangement Tool ThumbnailClassroom Arrangement Tool
Use this interactive 3-D modeling tool to explore options for arranging your classroom. Remember to refer back to the tips provided to help you complete the activity.

 

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