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SEATING ARRANGEMENTSemi-circular arrangement

JustificationIt works well when the teacher gives a demonstration at the front of the classroom.A semi-circular arrangement can be effective when audio-visual aids, interactive boards, etc. are being used. Clear visibility for every student. Maintain eye contact with all students and also check to see that they are being attentive.Assist in controlling the class.

This arrangement can assist in controlling the class as students are in the open and their actions can more easily be observed.3

JustificationEasy for pupils to communicate and work together with other students.It works best with very small class sizes.Semi-circular arrangementPros:Allows you to fit many desks into a small space, students talk less during teacher-direct and independent activities when they are further apart from their friends, make partner work simpleCons:Spreads children out considerably so that it can be hard to address them all, makes group work harder because the desks cant easily be moved around

Groups seatingPros:Can save floor space even with many desks, supports cooperative work.allows the teacher to group together students with similar needs, which makes individualized instruction easier.Cons:Promotes off-task behavior, distracting for many students.

Pairs seating arrangement

JustificationAllows the teacher to walk around the classroom and monitors all the pupils.Placed in well-organised rows.Can see all pupils clearly and can walk around without any problems.Allows pupils to work together and independently.Can help and motivate each other.Groups/Clusters seating arrangement

JustificationPupils can easily communicate together.It can be very useful during the activities.The teacher can focus attention on a group in particular without disturbing others.It can motivate pupils to give and express their opinions and views.

Round table seating arrangement

JustificationGroup work is the best option.Encourages pupils to sit in friendly groups.Facilitates free discussion.Allows educators to monitor student work.