Occupational therapists in special education were among the first to use flexible seating for students with disabilities, Christopher Bugaj, the assistive technology specialist for Loudon County (Va.) Public Schools, noted Thursday during a presentation at the 2020Future of Education TechnologyConferen...
Also known as alternative seating, flexible seating actively brings students into the classroom-design discussion. It lets them identify the kinds of furniture, such as chairs, stools, rockers, etc., that 1.) they find most comfortable, and 2.) gets them motivated to learn. The process promot...
student performance was no better for students using them. There is other research that finds no dramatic benefit to flexible seating, but little that reports any harm, though some suggests
back, and side to side. “This seating is a favorite in my first grade classroom!” says one Amazon reviewer. “It gives them just enough movement, but also offers more stability than the yoga balls or wobble seats.” They come in several sizes for students of all ages. ...
Students would enjoy reading in this fun, colorful seating area created by Alle, for her first-grade class library. The bench includes more storage for books, and seat cushions. I especially love the fun pillows and light up read sign that make this space extra fun and special!
Keeps students in gentle motion, promoting active learning and increased engagement. High-Quality Construction Built with durable materials for long-lasting use in educational settings. Flexible Movement Allows students to shift, rock, and adjust their seating position, supporting their natural need for ...
arrangement where students have choice. It’s getting rid of the rigid thought that students must learn in rows of desks, everyone facing forward, with little chance of collaboration. I’ve got some of my favorite flexible seating options that I’ve been using in my class for the last few...
teachers' use of flexible seating, and the way the seating arrangement impacts their classroom management and instruction. Theories, such as Glasser's choice theory, proclaim that student success is enhanced when students share classroom responsibilities and make decisions about their own learning and ...
Results suggest that flexible seating positively impacts students' experience in the higher education classroom including the ability to move during class, greater comfort, increased focus and engagement, reduced anxiety, and decreased pain. In addition, students with disabilities and anxiety may be more...
student choice. He cites a teacher who uses bean bag chairs in a classroom with a large number of high needs students. The teacher says that providing seating choice allows mutual respect and trust to build between teachers and students, which are two key factors for improving learning outcomes...