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The effects of seat location on students' learning behaviour in the classroom
Citation
Tan, K. S. (1991). The effects of seat location on students' learning behaviour in the classroom. Singapore Journal of Education, 11(2), 71-75. https://doi.org/10.1080/02188799108547675
Abstract
The classroom is a second home to students. Unless students have a comfortable and secure learning environment, they may develop learning problems. The preference of seat location of 22 Secondary 5 (Normal) Science students were sought. Three factors were found to have influenced the choice of seats - physical location of seats, personal habits and peer influence. Four target students were also identified for observation. The frequencies of their off-task behaviours were then related to their seating positions. Results show that seat location does contribute to students' classroom learning problems. A knowledge of seat preference will help teachers manage and counsel students' seat-related problems.
Date Issued
1991
Publisher
Taylor & Francis