New Classroom Design (Flexible Seating)
When you walk into our classroom, you will find students engaged in active learning. Flexible seating is a concept rooted in educational research that encourages students to choose their type of seating based on their learning preferences. Research shows that students are able to focus and do their best work when they are comfortable. With flexible seating, teachers create a less traditionally structured and more student centered active learning environment. Students will be able to choose a spot that is best suited for their learning. There is a variety of seating and learning areas including rugs, mats, tables, bean bags, desks, hokki stools, standing table, and kneeling at coffee tables. Students are not required to stay in the same spot. They have the ability to make a different seating choice when we switch activities throughout the day, as their academic needs dictate. For example, some students may want to use a traditional type of seat during math, but then use a yoga mat while reading a favourite novel. The choice and freedom is theirs as long as they're exercising a responsible choice that helps them be academically successful. We are excited to explore this new classroom design!
