A STUDY OF CLASSROOM POTENTIAL BASED ON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' SEATING POSITION PREFERENCES

Abstract

Previous research has shown a link between seating position and student interest in and motivation for learning. This study explores classroom potential based on seating preferences and reasons behind student choices. Teachers rarely allow students to select their own seats, despite the benefits of comfort and engagement. Conducted in 5th and 6th elementary grades, this research used a participatory approach involving students and teachers. The study found that students’ seating preferences were influenced by spatial characteristics, opportunities for social engagement, and academic motivations. Understanding these preferences can help create a more conducive learning environment, enhancing student comfort, participation, and overall academic motivation. Raziskava o učnem uspehu osnovnošolcev glede na sedežni red v razredu Dosedanje raziskave so pokazale povezavo med sedežnim redom v razredu in zanimanjem ter motivacijo učencev za učenje. V študiji raziskujemo učni uspeh učencev glede na njihovo izbiro sedežev v razredu in razloge za izbiro. Učitelji redko dovolijo učencem, da si sami izberejo, kje bodo sedeli, kljub prednostim, kot sta udobje in vključenost pri pouku. V raziskavi, izvedeni v 5. in 6. razredu osnovne šole, je bil uporabljen participativni pristop, ki je vključeval učence in učitelje. Ugotovitve so pokazale, da so na izbiro sedežnega reda vplivale prostorske značilnosti, možnosti za socialne stike ter učna motivacija. Razumevanje teh učenčevih želja lahko pripomore k oblikovanju spodbudnejšega učnega okolja, ki izboljšuje udobje, sodelovanje in splošno učno motivacijo učencev.