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Effects Of Flexible Seating In The Lower Elementary Classrooms, Jessica Van Veen, Lindsey Lindell

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This 2021 study focused on the effects of traditional and flexible seating had on student engagements and autonomy in second and third grade students. The focus was to see which type of seating most benefit student focus, attention, attitude, and morale. Students were observed in four increments per day for four weeks. The first two weeks focused on traditional seating and the second two weeks were focused on flexible seating. Students were also given a survey to present their preferences on both types of seating, traditional and flexible. The research took place in two North Dakota Elementary schools during independent …