ABSTRACT
Ainscow and Tweddle (1988, p. 62) point out that ‘classroom arrangements that facilitate greater pupil involvement can be a useful means of releasing the teacher to carry out more significant duties’. Where possible, it is helpful to promote pupil involvement in organizing the classroom. Many children love being monitors and helping the teacher, and everyone should be encouraged to make a contribution to the learning enterprise. The creation of a supportive and reliable set of children can be an immense help in maintaining daily routines and allowing the main job of learning to take place unhindered by trivial tasks.
