[Teachldsseminary] seating issues....

[Dixie]

My approach to seating is to "mix things up"
I never assign seats, but completely rearrange the room and seating at least
two to three times a week.  I've done this for classes  of anywhere from
8-30. 
I Change from Circle to rows, to semi circles,  sitting on the floor  etc.,
It makes things a little more interesting and also breaks up "groups or
cliques"     I  do this sometimes after devotional  and have the kids
rearrange themselves  into groups for  the lesson based on what activites we
are doing.  Often  I will  break them up  by   eye color,   shoe color,
hair color   -  different things  that tend  to  mix them up as well.  When
I teach in the church, I also change rooms  - I've done a lot of fun things
in the cultural hall.
I have taught for 7 years   and never had to resort to assigned seats.  
Dixie Van Orman,  

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:teachldsseminary-bounces at latter-dayvillage.com] On Behalf Of
JENNIFER
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 9:13 AM
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Subject: Re: [Teachldsseminary] seating issues....

I like to seat my students in a semi-circle so that there is no room for a 
front or a back seat.  That way, everyone can participate and be a part of 
the group.  Just a suggestion
Jennifer
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "leslie remali" <ilamerl at yahoo.com>
To: <teachldsseminary at latter-dayvillage.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 9:57 AM
Subject: [Teachldsseminary] seating issues....


>I know this may come across as rude or hard hearted,
> but....  when it ocmes to seating....these ARE high
> school aged students.  Let them sit wheee they
> want...Then, and here is where you may think I am
> rude...If there are some students who have a problem
> sitting together, be adult about it, have them stay
> after class, and discuss it with them!!!!!  Give them
> an opportunity to adjust their behavior.  This way you
> are earning their respect.  If there is a clique
> forming, put them in groups for an activity and just
> break it up for the day.  My experience has been such
> that this approach works.  I believe in treating them
> as young adults.  Students will only rise to the
> expectations we place upon them.  They will also
> behave the way we treat them.  If you haven't tried
> this approach, I strongly reccomend it.....
>
>
> Seminarily,
> Leslie in Indy
>
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