[Teachldsseminary] seating issues....

[Bev Tracy]

We are, of course, all entitled to personal revelation regarding our class, 
from what principles to cover in the lesson to whether or not to bring 
treats, to what seating arrangements we should employ.  This will vary from 
year to year and from teacher to teacher.

I hope that everyone will continue to send their ideas to the list and share 
with us what has worked and what hasn't.  We can then use that gift of 
discernment to determine what to save and what to delete.

For me, I have not used a seating chart.  However, I found that when I 
needed one, to start it was too punitive and was seen as a negative 
influence in class.  I can see the benefit of having a seating chart, 
especially one that is done with the purpose of fellowship and fun.  It can 
always be discontinued if it is not bringing the desired result.  I teach 
all the freshmen in our stake.  Some of them don't know each other prior to 
Seminary.  I am going to try a seating chart, as suggested, using different 
groupings such as type of pet, number of siblings, etc.

Last year, I started the year with 36 students.  There wasn't a room in the 
church big enough for a semi-circle of 36 students.  This year, I am 
anticipating 15-20, I never know for sure until the first day of class.

Bev
EMS, Fair Oaks, CA