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The double U shape permits all students to see the front of the room during direct instruction. It also leaves a feeling of all students being on “equal status” from being in a straight lineup.

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Classroom Seating Chart: U Squared

Easy set-up so they can all be in groups and be seated towards the front.

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Classroom Seating Chart: Stadium Seats

This puts students in a set-up where the can see easily, and it allows them to have a different view of the room.

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Classroom Seating Chart: The Big X

This arrangement allows the students to face towards the center of the room, or allows them to work together easily.

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Classroom Seating Chart: Small V’s

Since implementing Student Led Conferences many years ago, I would never go back to traditional options. The best part is overhearing learning discussions.

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In the Pinwheel, students will be facing many different directions. For seat work or centers, this is a wonderful option. During direct instruction of whole group, a separate space in the classroom (i.e. teaching from the carpet) will be necessary.

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Classroom Seating Chart: Pinwheel

This seating chart is a good example of a style that would work well with a performance class or debate panel. The panel would sit in the arc, while the spectators could face them and offer discussion at the end.

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Classroom Seating Chart: Pancakes and Bacon

Two large groups of desks showcase this desk arrangement. It works well if you have less space, as there is less waster space in between desks and it is easier to compact the students.

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Classroom Seating Chart: Tree Stumps