2.1 Classroom OrganisationClassroom Appearance

BySamarakoon Bandara

Advanced Technological InstituteDehiwalaSri Lanka

2.1 Classroom Organisation

Classroom AppearancePhysical ArrangementTeacher’s “Presence”Teacher LanguageCreating a Learning Environment

Teacher’s Attitude

Classroom Appearance

This is an important feature of a lesson that has a major influence on the classroom climate that develops, although it is not a part of the lesson itself.

It conveys strong messages through the hidden curriculum.

Classroom Appearance

The general appearance of a classroom indicates to pupils the care that goes into providing them with an environment which is conducive to learning.

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Classroom Appearance

A clean and well-kept room, with appropriate resources, which appears comfortable, light and well-aired, helps to establish a positive expectation towards the lesson.

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Classroom Appearance

A positive mental set is fostered by the appropriate use of posters and other visual displays.

Displays of pupils' work indicate a pride in the work achieved, as well as acting as a motivation for those producing display work.

Classroom Appearance

Everywhere a pupil looks should convey positive expectations.

The classroom should act as an invitation to the subject.

Classroom Appearance

LayoutThe layout of the room should be functional for the purposes intended.

The teacher and the board should be clearly visible.

Classroom Appearance

LayoutIn traditional classrooms desks are arranged in formal rows.

In “open classrooms” desks are grouped together.

Classroom Appearance

TidinessIt is very important to keep the classroom clean and tidy.

This can have a marked impact on the pupils.

Classroom Appearance

TidinessIf you take over a room where desks and chairs have been left disarranged, ……………………

It is worthwhile to tidy up before the lesson begins.

Classroom Appearance

TidinessYou have a responsibility to ensure that any room you leave is …………..

Fit and ready for the next user, which includes cleaning the blackboard.

Classroom Appearance

DressIn our society, dress conveys signals about status and about our formal role.

Both pupils and teachers must dress decently and appropriately.