Why do schools change seats?
Why do schools change seats? Some teachers believe that it's limiting to students, and their creativity, to sit in the same desk and next to the same person all year. Various educators also believe that when students move around the room they are more engaged.
Does classroom seating matter?
In another study, researchers found that having the seats in rows also benefitted students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). They found that compared to being in groups, when students' desks were arranged in rows, their “on-task” behaviours increased from 35% to 70%.
Does seating affect grades?
A previous study by Becker et al. demonstrated that students who sit near the front and center of a classroom get better grades and like the instructor better than students who sit in the back or at the sides.
What is the best seat in school?
Some students will stay focused if they are seated near the teacher's podium or the area where the teacher is most often standing and teaching. Make an alternate seat or workstation available. This allows restless students to get up and move to a different table or desk to do classwork or projects.