Classroom seating arrangement to enhance learning in efl classrooms.

Abstract

This study examines how the arrangement of classroom seating can influence the learning English as a foreign language. It begins by noting that seating arrangements are often considered insignificant, even though the placement of desks is crucial and essential, as it facilitates student integration and encourages the exchange of ideas among peers, thus improving communication skills. Various research studies have demonstrated different seating arrangements, such as semicircles, U-shapes, or small groups. These techniques encourage active participation in demonstration activities, and by interacting with one another, students develop more practical and efficient speaking skills compared to the traditional row seating arrangement. The purpose of this research is to consider the different perspectives of teachers on the issue of classroom seating arrangements based on their perspective on how they perceive student learning. It focused on using a qualitative approach through direct interviews with English teachers. The study was based specifically on how teachers organize their classes and how the method they use is beneficial to their students when acquiring new knowledge.