"Horseshoe is Lucky for Maths - All classes sit round in a horseshoe and teachers use overhead projectors so they do not have their backs to the children."
TES November 24, 2000
Arranging the classroom for interaction
In Year 1, a lot of the direct teaching takes place on the carpet. From
Year 2, we recommend the horseshoe much as shown in the illustration below.
This gives children the best sight lines to each other and to the teacher.
Lines of communication, including non-verbal communication are optimised.
Behaviour and concentration improve and the quality
of interaction is enhanced. The central horseshoe is sometimes used for children
who need extra help and support.
About
IPM
Introduction
More about IPM
Evidence on pupil progress
Teaching methods
Classroom organisation
Using the overhead projector
Training
