How Does Open Classroom Differ From A Traditional Classroom Setting?
You’ll see parents working closely to support the teachers and students, in many capacities, in the Open Classroom. Consistent parent involvement really helps teachers focus on meeting more of our students’ individual needs and interests. Parents also provide enriching support in areas where they may have the expertise: class plays, hands-on science, art lessons, math, music, etc. Parent volunteers help to lower the adult-child ratio. Thus, we can more easily provide small groups, have more supervision, or give children one-on-one help if needed. An extra adult can make all the difference when one child needs help. The classrooms look different too. Classrooms have places for quiet reading or collaboration. Desks and tables are often moved around for more varied lessons and activities, and classroom materials are more readily shared rather than kept in individual desks. Open Classroom students also collaborate more with their peers and across grade levels. Older students often serve as
