I enjoyed having my feelings against rows/columns in the classroom validated. To encourage communication in the classroom and avoid students hiding I used squares in my room (with middle school age kids circles are difficult). I found the "square" to give a little structure to the set up, with the benefits of the circle.
The section on discipline is difficult. Obviously if things aren't working students need to be rearranged. The set up of the room has a big impact on student behavior as well as achievement. However, the same thing doesn't work for every class. It's just like everything else in education. You really need to know the specifics of the class you are working in and the individuals in the class as well.
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Classroom environment can make such a difference. I got bumped to the music room for a couple of weeks when I was teaching 5th graders last year. It gets to be a challenge trying to teach with drums and bells hanging right next to students. I'd never make it as a music teacher.
"The set up of the room has a big impact on student behavior as well as achievement" you are right.
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