John Dano

Professor Pirrone
TEL311
10/26/16

Classroom Arrangement
I was asked to create my own classroom within the website Floor Planner and to discuss
the rationale for each piece of furniture within that classroom. We had to use Fred Jones and
Harry Wongs theory of classroom set up, keeping in mind a diverse student population and the
practical placement of furniture. I was encouraged to think in terms of my dream classroom, and
there was no limit in terms of monetary budgets. This is a classroom set up for thirty-two
students. The entire set up of the room is facing the back wall. This means anyone who is late or
has a question, any colleagues who come in, or even the principal will be able to enter without
causing a disruption to the lesson.

Student Tables: The student tables are set up in pairs on either side of the center aisle.
The two inner rows of desks face directly toward the front of the classroom. Students
sitting at these desks will be able to clearly see the teacher and hear the lecture from this
vantage point. The outer rows of student tables are angled inward, facing the center of the
front of the room. This is set up so that the students do not have to turn their heads toward
the teacher at the front of the class, but rather they will be able to comfortably focus by
facing the teacher directly. The chairs will not be attached to the tables, so any student
who for any reason cannot sit as closely to the table as others, they have the ability to
scoot their chair further away from their table. The tables will also be within arms reach

between the teacher and the front wall.

Teachers Desk: The teachers desk is located in the corner of the classroom to the right
of the door, in the back-right hand corner respectively. The desk and chair sit about a foot
higher than the students tables and chairs. In the rare event that the teacher needs to sit
down during class, he has a good vantage point to ensure all of the students are doing
their assigned work. In the back of the classroom, it is less noticeable to students in the
back of the classroom as well. This means that students will be less likely to rummage
through the desk, and the teacher has plenty of room at the front of the room for mobility

and proximity.
Large Table: The large table is located in the left, innermost column of student tables.
This is easily accessible for students with special needs related to the big table. The
center aisle will be large enough to comfortably fit a wheel chair through. They table is
also on locked wheels, so if the student prefers to sit in a different location, it is easy and
simple for the teacher to make accommodations as necessary. If the table is not in use, the
teacher can also place materials on it that will be needed for the class period.

Bulletin Board: The Bulletin Board is located at the doorway. It is placed so that the
door does not swing into it, which would make it a fire hazard. This way, students will be
able to check school announcements, classroom rules, what is appropriate behavior, and

school spirit announcements as soon as they enter the classroom.

White Boards: There are five white boards in the classroom. Two are at the front of the
room which can be used for accenting the lecture and writing your lesson objective. Two
are on the right side of the room. This is so that the teacher can move around the room
instead of in one spot and still have access to white boards. It also provides access for
kids to write answers to review questions on the board. The final whiteboard is on the left
side of the room closest to the front corner. It serves the same purpose as the white boards
on the right side, but there is only one to make room for the bulletin board without

creating a fire hazard.

Smartboard: The Smart Board is located at the front of the classroom. This is so that any
videos that are played by the mounted projector are clearly visible at the center of the
front of the room. The Smart Board will not be used frequently, only for the teacher to

pull up web pages or videos.

Computer Stations: The computer stations are located next to the door along the back
wall of the classroom. This is so that the students are not distracted by the temptation to
use them without permission. These will mainly be used for extensive researching and as

a reward for good behavior in class.

Homework Station: The homework station is located at the front-left corner of the
classroom. This keeps it fairly out of the way of students walking into class. Students will

also be able to clearly see it as they walk in and turn in their homework.
Mounted Projector: The mounted projector is located in the middle of the classroom
along the x-axis and closer to the front. This is lined up with the Smartboard. It is not
hanging over any students heads and will be well out of their reach.
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Overhead Projector: The overhead projector is located on a cart in the back of the
classroom, next to the teachers desk. This is an out of the way spot, and may be tedious
pulling it out for use. The overhead projector will most likely not be used, however,

unless either the Mounted Projector or the Smartboard stop working.

Trash cans: There are two trash cans in the classroom. One is located between the front
door and the computer station closest to it. This is so that students who have any trash can
easily and readily throw it into a trash can rather than leaving it on the floor or carrying
the trash with them. The second trash can is next to the teachers desk within the desk
area. This is so that the teacher can throw away any trash without having to walk to the
one by the door, and it will also keep the students from being in the vicinity of the desk to

throw their trash away.

Filing cabinet: The filing cabinet is placed in the very top-left corner of the classroom.
This will be used to keep basic homework assignments and quizzes in. It is in this corner
so that it is not as noticeable to students, who may feel the impulse to rummage through

it.
Teachers Locked Cabinet: This cabinet is located just in front of the filing cabinet, still
within the desk area. As with the filing cabinet and trash can, it is located there for
convenience and is unnoticeable. The teacher can readily access it to place important

grades or personal belongings inside, while the students will know it is off limits.
Materials Cabinet: The materials cabinet is located at the front-right corner of the
room. This is so that is out of the way, but it is still easily accessible to kids who may be

assigned to obtain certain materials for their groups.

Bookshelves: The bookshelves are located in the back of the classroom next to the
teachers desk. This serves two purposes. The teacher, if at her desk, can easily see any
students who may be looking for a book, being sure they are careful and respectful with

how they handle them. For the student, the bookshelf is far enough from the desk to not
place the student in the vicinity, but open enough to where the student can reach it.