[Phys-L] Re: Desks v. Tables

[jbellina at SAINTMARYS.EDU (jbellina)]

A table can be used as a desk, but a desk cannot be well used as a
table.  The logic argues for tables whenever possible.

cheers,

joe
On Aug 23, 2005, at 12:02 PM, Pete Lohstreter wrote:

> Does anyone know of any research dealing with the design of a physics
> classroom? Specifically Tables v. Student Desks.
>
> My classroom has a full set of lab stations at the rear of the room
> and
> students desks in the front.   Is it worthwhile to replace the
> desks with
> tables?  Students will never be doing labwork at the tables only at
> the
> lab stations.  The front of the room is for instruction and group
> work.
> The desks can be arranged in quads for group work.
>
> Any insight is appreciated.
>
> thanks
>
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