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 Volume 11, Issue 10 (October 2024), Pages: 105-113

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 Original Research Paper

Transforming classroom dynamics: A comparative analysis of U-style, V-style, and circle innovative teaching techniques

 Author(s): 

 Ilankumaran Sivanathan 1, Kingston Pal Thamburaj 1, *, Kartheges Ponniah 1, Logeswary Arumugum 2, Ravi Rajamani 3

 Affiliation(s):

 1Faculty of Language and Communication, Sultan Idris Education University, Perak, Malaysia
 2SMK Pokok Sena, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
 3Michael Job Memorial College of Education for Women, Tamilnadu, India

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 * Corresponding Author. 

  Corresponding author's ORCID profile: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4181-1569

 Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

 https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2024.10.012

 Abstract

This research paper examines three distinct teaching methods—U-Style, V-Style, and Circle—and analyzes their impact on student participation, collaboration, and learning outcomes. The study involved 30 students enrolled in a Tamil degree program, with the seating arrangement used in a Tamil classical literature class. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used to evaluate the impact of these seating styles. Data was collected through observation, tests, and student feedback. The findings suggest that cluster seating is particularly effective in creating a student-centered classroom. This setup promotes collaborative learning and improves student engagement and learning outcomes. The study emphasizes the importance of well-planned seating arrangements in the classroom. Using cluster seating can help create an active and cooperative learning environment, supporting the goals of modern education.

 © 2024 The Authors. Published by IASE.

 This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).

 Keywords

 Cluster seating, Student engagement, Collaborative learning, Teaching methods, Learning outcomes

 Article history

 Received 17 May 2024, Received in revised form 15 September 2024, Accepted 3 October 2024

 Acknowledgment

No Acknowledgment.

 Compliance with ethical standards

 Ethical considerations

Informed consent was obtained from all participants, and measures were implemented to protect their confidentiality and anonymity. This study adhered to ethical guidelines to ensure participants' rights and data security throughout the research process.

 Conflict of interest: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

 Citation:

 Sivanathan I, Thamburaj KP, Ponniah K, Arumugum L, and Rajamani R (2024). Transforming classroom dynamics: A comparative analysis of U-style, V-style, and circle innovative teaching techniques. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 11(10): 105-113

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