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Goal

As a teacher, it is my goal to provide various opportunities for students to be able to choose to work where they feel most comfortable. Through experience and observation, I have learned that students need to feel safe and comfortable to learn. Students work better in a comfortable environment.  

What will be done with my students

As educators, we continuously strive to create a warm and inviting classroom atmosphere that facilitates the needs of our diverse learners. We want our students to not only feel emotionally comfortable, but physically comfortable as well. The world of education is constantly evolving. I have seen more teachers begin to move away from the traditional row and column seating to cluster seating to promote collaboration and teamwork. Now, I am beginning to see teachers move away from traditional desks and introduce flexible seating. Whether working in the educational field or in an office setting, sitting on a hard chair for extended amounts of time can be difficult for anyone, regardless of age or learning style.  

Benefits to my students

I feel this project will help my low-performing students in my classroom because it will aid in fostering the individual needs for my students. By having the opportunity to decide on their seating arrangement, it will teach students decision-making and problem-solving skills, as well as conflict-resolution and self-awareness. In addition, allowing students to choose their seating preference, will improve their focus and listening skills to help all students, not just the low-performing students.  

Budget Narrative

Budget Information – Items needed for the classroom.

To adapt this project for my class, I will purchase various seating arrangements that can be used in different areas within my classroom. The following items include:  

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