Experts believe that every student is a learner, and it is important to understand that no learner should be judged or ...

Traditionally, learners sat in orderly rows facing the blackboard. The setup ensured each student had a clear view of the ...

Do you remember those school days, when the teacher used to teach and some friends sitting on the back bench used to be lost in their world? Now this kind of scene is going to change in a major state ...

In a move that’s stirring both curiosity and nostalgia, Kerala schools are phasing out the long-standing tradition of backbenchers. The state is introducing a new U-shaped classroom seating ...

Schools in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Punjab have begun removing the concept of backbenchers by rearranging ...

Tamil Nadu has introduced a new seating model to foster inclusive and interactive learning. Under the new approach in Tamil Nadu schools, students will be seated in a U-shape or ‘pa’-shape (in Tamil), ...

Despite opposition from various quarters, including experts and political parties, the School Education Department has gone ...

CHENNAI: Despite opposition from various quarters, the School Education Department (SED) has gone ahead with implementing the ...

The intent behind U-shaped seating reform is commendable but before we rush to eliminate the ‘backbencher’ label, we must ...

Meet two educators who say they’ve noticed negative behaviors decreasing after bringing more seating options to students.