Rows: Not a four letter word
Picture credit Rows have apparently become the new 4 letter word. The more I talk to new teachers it seems that they have been brainwashed by colleges, teacher education programs, a cooperating teacher, or someone, that rows should not be used in classrooms. I’m here to debunk that sentiment. Rows are not a bad four-letter word, they are a viable option when determining how to seat students, especially during the first days of school. The first days of school should be used as a time to establish procedures and expectations. Students need to know and clearly understand what is expected of them. This is especially important in a non-traditional classroom where learning can be a chaotic process. Students need to be presented the expectations using a format in which the teacher can get their attention and visually check to make sure that they are paying attention. The best way to do that...rows. Should that be followed up with role-playing activities and he...