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    CELTA Online Orientation Task 7 - Classroom Layout

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    The document discusses three potential classroom layouts - rows, a horseshoe shape, and grouped tables. It lists advantages and disadvantages of each layout. The rows layout allows many students to fit but makes interaction difficult. The horseshoe shape allows all students to see each other and the teacher but fits fewer students. The grouped tables automatically arranges students in groups but some students may not be able to see the board or their peers well. The commentary notes that classroom layout should be changed to suit activities and ensure variety in student partners.

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    The document discusses three potential classroom layouts - rows, a horseshoe shape, and grouped tables. It lists advantages and disadvantages of each layout. The rows layout allows many students to fit but makes interaction difficult. The horseshoe shape allows all students to see each other and the teacher but fits fewer students. The grouped tables automatically arranges students in groups but some students may not be able to see the board or their peers well. The commentary notes that classroom layout should be changed to suit activities and ensure variety in student partners.

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    The document discusses three potential classroom layouts - rows, a horseshoe shape, and grouped tables. It lists advantages and disadvantages of each layout. The rows layout allows many students to fit but makes interaction difficult. The horseshoe shape allows all students to see each other and the teacher but fits fewer students. The grouped tables automatically arranges students in groups but some students may not be able to see the board or their peers well. The commentary notes that classroom layout should be changed to suit activities and ensure variety in student partners.

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    CELTA Online Orientation Task 7 - Classroom Layout

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    The document discusses three potential classroom layouts - rows, a horseshoe shape, and grouped tables. It lists advantages and disadvantages of each layout. The rows layout allows many students to fit but makes interaction difficult. The horseshoe shape allows all students to see each other and the teacher but fits fewer students. The grouped tables automatically arranges students in groups but some students may not be able to see the board or their peers well. The commentary notes that classroom layout should be changed to suit activities and ensure variety in student partners.

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    CELTA Online Orientation Task 7: Classroom Layout

    Here are three pictures of possible classroom layouts. Look at the pictures and make notes on the
    advantages and disadvantages of each layout. An example has been done for you.

    Your responses
    Classroom layout Advantages Disadvantages

    Suggested answer
    Classroom layout Advantages Disadvantages
     Many students can fit  It might be difficult for the
    into the classroom teacher to see students
     All the students can see who are not in the front
    the teacher and the row and hear pairwork
    board nearer the back
     Students can only speak
    to immediate neighbours
     Difficult for students to
    get up and talk to others
     The teacher can see all  Fewer students can fit
    the students into the classroom
     All the students can see  The students on the edge
    each other so they can of the horseshoe might
    see one another and are not see the board as well
    encouraged to as those in the middle
    communicate together
     Students are  The students on the
    automatically arranged in outside of each table
    groups might not be able to see
     More students can fit into the board as well as those
    the classroom in the centre
     Students are encouraged  Some students will not be
    to speak and listen to able to see their peers
    each other in their group without turning around
     Students may not have
    enough room on the
    tables

    Commentary

    Often teachers are unable to change the layout of the classroom due to restrictions in the school; for
    example, chairs and desks cannot be moved or there may be a large number of students. However,
    where possible the teacher can organise the layout of the classroom to maximise interaction
    between the teacher and students. It is a good idea for teachers to change the layout of the
    classroom according to the activities students are doing, as well as to ensure students work with a
    variety of partners.

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