The First Days of School Chps. 14-16

According to the text, what is the key idea for arranging seats in a classroom?

• Arrange seats for the students to accomplish what you want them to accomplish.

• Arrange seats randomly to make the class more fun.

• Let students choose their own seats for comfort.

• Arrange seats based on alphabetical order only.

How can a teacher tell how successful they will be in giving directions for the rest of the year?

• By the success of their first request to the students.

• By the number of students in the class.

• By the grades students receive on their first test.

• By how quiet the classroom is.

Why is it important for a teacher to greet students as they enter the classroom?

• It is one of the most successful techniques to create a welcoming environment.

• It helps the teacher remember students' names.

• It allows the teacher to check students' homework.

• It gives students time to find their seats.

According to the text, who invites students to have a successful experience at school?

• Teachers, bus drivers, food service workers, administrators, secretaries, aides, custodians, and counselors.

• Only teachers and principals.

• Only students themselves.

• Only parents and guardians.

Which seating arrangement is used by Robin Barlak for her preschool special education students?

• Rows of desks

• Horseshoe shape

• Half circle on the rug

• Standing in risers

If you were designing a classroom for group activities, which seating arrangement from the text would be most appropriate and why?

• Rows of seats bolted to the floor, because it keeps students in place

• Small groups or “lab groups,” because it encourages group engagement

• Bleacher seats, because they are comfortable

• Standing in risers, because it is good for performances

Imagine you are a teacher planning a lesson that requires both group discussion and individual work. Based on the seating arrangements described, how would you arrange your classroom and why?

• Arrange seats in rows for easy supervision

• Use a combination of small groups for discussion and individual desks for solo work, to support both collaboration and independence

• Have all students stand in a circle

• Place all students on the floor facing the teacher

Which of the following is NOT listed as a purpose for classroom seating arrangements?

• Cooperative learning

• Listening to a lecture

• Playing outdoor sports

• Taking a test

What is the main goal of assigning seats in a classroom?

• To maximize learning and classroom management

• To make the classroom look pretty

• To allow students to sit with their friends

• To fill up all the seats

Why should assigning seats not be a topic for class discussion?

• Because the teacher is in charge of the instructional program.

• Because students do not care about their seats.

• Because it takes too long to discuss.

• Because students always agree on where to sit.