[Teachldsseminary] Teach: Classroom Seating

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I take the time to observe students for the first two weeks before putting them in groups, tribes, companies, etc... That way I know what will probably work out best in regard to personality, chatting issues, strengths, etc.  Then I have them sit at the tables in groups any way they like.  I like it this way as they don't feel as if they are being strictly placed and yet I do have some control in my ability to manage the class.   On occassion I will have "open seating" which they love, where they may sit where ever they like.  This also signals to them that things are going well in class without my needing to say anything.  They realize it is a reward.  I do change up the groups during the year.
Kathryn
 
On Friday, August 04, 2006, at 08:53AM, Jana Mann <jmann at chdpublichealth.com> wrote:

>I have used "Luck-of-the-Draw" seating for several years now.  I draw names
>randomly for each seat at all the tables (35 seats).  Sometimes I do it in
>class, other times I do it at home and announce the changes in class.  We
>change seating weekly, or even more often, as needed.  The kids don't
>complain because they know it won't last for long and chances are reasonably
>good they will get to sit by at least one friend.
>
>Jana
>EMS Oregon
>
>  
>
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>silvenis
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>I decided not to have a seating chart this year... and
>already see problems.  The new to the ward student
>sitting next to the "I'm so shy I don't talk to
>anyone" student.... the sleepy student who just needs
>a moment or two to wake up next to the "what's wrong
>with you poke poke poke " student.... You get the
>picture.  
>
>So without having a static seating chart... I wondered
>if anyone had creative methods for determining seating
>that will vary week to week?
>
>Thanks in advance!
>
>Joyce 
>TN
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Kathryn