The document discusses the importance of classroom organization and appearance in creating a conducive learning environment. Key aspects include the physical arrangement of the classroom, the teacher's presence and language, and the need for cleanliness and tidiness to foster positive expectations. Additionally, it emphasizes that attention to visual displays and appropriate dress communicates care and professionalism, which influences the classroom climate.

1. 2.1 Classroom Organisation
Classroom Appearance

2. 2.1 Classroom Organisation
Classroom Appearance
Physical Arrangement
Teacher’s “Presence”
Teacher Language
Creating a Learning Environment
Teacher’s Attitude

3. Classroom Appearance
This is an important feature of a
lesson that has a major influence
on the classroom climate that
develops, although it is not a part
of the lesson itself.
It conveys strong messages
through the hidden curriculum.

4. Classroom Appearance
The general appearance of a
classroom indicates to pupils the
care that goes into providing them
with an environment which is
conducive to learning.
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5. Classroom Appearance
A clean and well-kept room, with
appropriate resources, which appears
comfortable, light and well-aired,
helps to establish a positive
expectation towards the lesson.
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6. Classroom Appearance
A positive mental set is fostered by
the appropriate use of posters and
other visual displays.
Displays of pupils' work indicate a
pride in the work achieved, as well as
acting as a motivation for those
producing display work.

7. Classroom Appearance
Everywhere a pupil looks
should convey positive
expectations.
The classroom should act as an
invitation to the subject.

8. Classroom Appearance
Layout
The layout of the room should be
functional for the purposes
intended.
The teacher and the board should
be clearly visible.

9. Classroom Appearance
Layout
In traditional classrooms desks
are arranged in formal rows.
In “open classrooms” desks are
grouped together.

10. Classroom Appearance
Tidiness
It is very important to keep the
classroom clean and tidy.
This can have a marked impact
on the pupils.

11. Classroom Appearance
Tidiness
If you take over a room where
desks and chairs have been left
disarranged, ……………………
It is worthwhile to tidy up before
the lesson begins.

12. Classroom Appearance
Tidiness
You have a responsibility to ensure
that any room you leave is …………..
Fit and ready for the next user,
which includes cleaning the
blackboard.

13. Classroom Appearance
Dress
In our society, dress conveys
signals about status and about our
formal role.
Both pupils and teachers must
dress decently and appropriately.