Date of Award:

8-2024

Document Type:

Thesis

Degree Name:

Master of Science (MS)

Department:

Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling

Committee Chair(s)

Audrey N. Hoffmann

Committee

Audrey N. Hoffmann

Committee

Sophia D’Agostino

Committee

Stephen M. Kwiatek

Abstract

This study tested three common classroom seating arrangements: rows and columns, groups, and semicircle. It tested various seating arrangements to determine which one works best for young students who struggle with staying on task and tend to be disruptive. Researchers also studied if students did their work correctly and finished on time and what both students and teachers thought about the seating arrangements. Four students were observed in the different seating arrangements, and 10 students and one teacher were asked to answer questions about the different types of seating arrangements. The students' focus and behavior improved with semicircle seating; whereas, group seating proved to be less than ideal. The students' work did not change much, but participants had unique opinions about the best seating arrangement.

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