Classroom Arrangement
Classroom Arrangement
Classroom Arrangement
Brittany Piscopo
Brittany Piscopo
Entrance:
Carpet area
Computer area
Group area
Allows for group work and opportunity to learn to work with others
For testing
Teacher’s corner
Most storage by the teacher's desk, preferably designed to hide its contents
Recreation area
For use as recreation and a rest spot for the students who need it
For this assignment, I was given scenario D: Two students with autism who become
overstimulated with crowded spaces, lots of stimuli in the room, and loud noises. They take
breaks throughout the day in which they use to keep calm and one student in a wheelchair. One
paraeducator works in this room. Given the prompt, I devised the elementary special education
classroom depicted on the next page of this document using the classroom architect tool on
4teachers.org. The dimensions of the classroom are 25ft by 15ft, and I largely used the icons
provided.
Within the classroom there are 7 distinct spaces: the entrance, the open rug area, the rest
area, the teacher’s corner, the group work area, the individual work area, and the computer work
area. Between each area is ample space for movement to both avoid crowding and allow for ease
of movement for the student using a wheelchair. The entrance has storage near the door for the
students to store backpacks and anything else. The open rug area has a whiteboard on the wall
for schedules and calendar time, and a chair for the teacher or paraeducator (or student). The rest
and recreation area is in the corner, sectioned off for students who need a break. There is a bean
bag chair for comfort, and the covered shelving holds sensory objects, toys, and headphones for
student use. The teachers corner holds the bulk of the storage, preferably covered to avoid
distraction. The group work area is considered home base, with enough space for students and
practice in working with and around others. The individual work area is specifically designed to
avoid distraction, with movable chairs for the student using a wheelchair. The computer section
is for all computer work, along with any student in need of technical help.
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Bibliography:
Rohrer, M., & Samson, N. (2015). 10 Critical components for success in the special education