Rows versus Tables. II. The Effects of Two Classroom Seating Arrangements on Classroom Disruption Rate, On-Task Behaviour and Teacher Behaviour in Three Special School Classes.

Wheldall, Kevin; Lam, Yin Yuk

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Publication Date: 1987

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Rows versus Tables. II. The Effects of Two Classroom Seating Arrangements on Classroom Disruption Rate, On-Task Behaviour and Teacher Behaviour in Three Special School Classes.

Wheldall, Kevin; Lam, Yin Yuk

Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology, v7 n4 p303-12 1987

Investigated the effect of row versus table (clustered desks) seating arrangements in three classrooms with children having emotional and moderate learning difficulties. Results showed on-task behaviors doubled as conditions changed from desk clusters to rows. Rate of disruption was three times higher in the desk cluster seating arrangement. (Author/BSR)

Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Classroom Observation Techniques, Elementary Education, Special Education, Student Behavior

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Language: English

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