What are two ways classroom design has changed over the past twenty years?

Children can and do learn in places where they feel comfortable, it is accomplished by having a classroom design that accommodates the learners’ preferences.

The classroom setting has changed over the past two decades regarding academic and behavioral considerations. The physical arrangement of desks and chairs in a classroom communicates the behaviors and instructional accommodations for the population that occupies it. Although things have changed regarding room design opportunities, the way one was taught has impacted teaching for decades, because oftentimes teachers teach the way they were taught.

About twenty years ago, desks and bench-type seats were secured to the floor, which did not provide for movement of them into different configurations for, let’s say, small-group work. A section of the room was built to accommodate coats and outerwear with closets. Most often books were stored in either desk drawers or the desk top, which lifted upward.

Nowadays, when considering classroom design, educators can be concerned that those in the room have a sense of security. They may feel cozy and have ownership.

For instance, now learners use one-person desk and teachers can perform more activities such as pair work or group work by arranging the learners in strategic places. Consequently, educators can give their courses using advanced technology ( computer, projector, educative softwares, internet access, virtual classrooms and so on). What teachers have to do is just to choose a suitable learning technique in order for promoting a successful learning in the school community.