DESCRIPTION: Struggling to create a seating plan that fosters engagement and maximises student learning? You're not alone! In this episode, Tem dives into the world of strategic seating, exploring how to arrange your classroom to boost student engagement, cater to different learners by accommodating various learning styles and needs ensuring every student thrives, minimise disruptions in order to maintain a positive learning environment, and unlock student potential. KEY TAKEAWAYS: When creating a seating, arrange your students with special educational needs first.Gauge your students' personalities quickly so that you can alter your seating plan if needs be to sit them more strategically.Don't change your seating plan too often. Certain students will disrupt knowing that you will change your seating plan just so that they get moved.Higher attaining students can be seated next to one another or next to lower attaining students to support them in lessons.BEST MOMENTS: "You relinquish the control of your classroom to your students" "Don't be scared to change your seating plan" "It is important to listen to our students" VALUABLE RESOURCES: Mastering teaching EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT: How To Manage Classroom Behaviours When You Don't Know The Students' Names  Powerful Non-Verbal Behaviour Management Strategies Proven Methods for Capturing Student Attention Setting (and Crushing!) High Expectations For Every Learner High Expectations Blueprint: Proven Strategies for Boosting Student Success ABOUT THE HOST: Since embarking on her teaching journey in 2009, Tem has been on a mission to empower students to reach their fullest potential. Specialising as a Secondary Physical Education Teacher, Tem also has experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) as a class teacher in an SEN provision. With an unwavering commitment to helping students become the best versions of themselves, Tem believes in the power of education to shape not just academic prowess, but character and resilience. Having mentored numerous teachers throughout her career, she is not only shaping young minds but also nurturing the growth of those who guide them. CONNECT & CONTACT:  Email: [email protected]  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/temsteachingtips Instagram: instagram.com/temsteachingtips Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.