Guidelines for managing room layout

Chairs do move – so move them

  • Look at the focus of the room – where will you be standing etc
  • Who moves the chairs – get everyone to help

Who needs to SEE you? Think about

  • Where you will stand
  • Sightlines
  • Windows and light
  • Backlighting

Who needs to HEAR you? Think about

  • Where you will stand
  • External noise
  • Volume
  • Distance

Do the students need to see and hear each other? Think about

  • Clusters
  • Shared responsibility

Do the students need to move about? Think about

  • Wheel chair users
  • People with limited mobility
  • Blocking and clustering

Have you got it right? Think about

  • Checking
  • Watching
  • Reminding yourself