Classroom Organization, more Important than you Think.

In my ED243 class we talked a lot about classroom organization. Some said it's a big deal, while others explained that it doesn't matter as much as the teaching. I always thought it was important just to keep the class organized and running smoothly, but this week I realized it is much more than that.

There are 5 different aspects of classroom organization.
1. Physical Organization
2. Routines for classroom business
3. Classroom Climate
4. Behavior Management
5. Use of Time

The biggest realization I made was as I was studying the physical organization section. The physical organization of a classroom affects students with hearing impairments, visual impairments, students in wheelchairs, etc. Even the height of the desk is important, too tall for wheel chairs and too low for prostheses. This is something that would need to be addressed individually.

It's important to think about what students are next to in the classroom. or example a child may be distracted if they have a clear shot through the window to the playground. He won't be able to focus on his math while he can see his friends playing on the playground outside.

The organization of classrooms is a much bigger deal than I ever realized, how about you?