Teachers should use a room arrangement that is consistent with...
instructional goals.
activities.
both instructional goals and activities.
Teachers should keep high-traffic areas...
clear.
in the middle of the room.
on the sidelines.
True or false: A teacher should be able to see all students at a glance. Monitoring students for behavior as well as instructional needs is a major task of classroom management.
True
False
Why should frequently used materials for teachers and for students be easily accessible?
(Choose the
best
answer.)
It minimizes loss of instructional time.
Setup is quicker.
There is less movement around the classroom.
Cleanup is quicker.
All presentations should be easily seen by students. They should be able to see everything without . . .
moving their chairs.
turning their desks.
stretching their necks.
All of the above.
As the classroom is arranged, most teachers only consider the desks. What other things should be considered?
(Check all that apply.)
Bulletin board or whiteboards
Wall space and floor space
Fixed items such as doors, closets, bathrooms, sinks, water fountains
What impact does setting the room up properly have on student learning?
(Check all that apply.)
It encourages students to pay attention.
It eases the transition from one activity to another.
It provides a safe and orderly environment for learning
It establishes routines and expectations