NGLT News

Nothing makes school more unbearable than having to stand up during class. Overcrowding is a real issue in today’s education system, but there is a way to remedy this despite enormous budget cuts. Having to stand up during class is not only frustrating, but it makes paying attention to the teacher and taking notes quite difficult. The best alternative is for teachers to use large tables instead of individual desks. With long tables, many more students can be seated and take up less room than a classroom full of desks. With the amount of space saved, the teacher can bring in more long tables. This isn’t a new concept in classroom furniture, but it is one that has not been utilized as much as it should be. There are advantages to having lots of students sit at long tables. Students sitting close together can foster good relationships and learn more about teamwork. This arrangement also makes group work easier than having students to re-arrange their desks, making the classroom furniture even more cluttered, only to have the students put them back in their original arrangement.