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Advantages Of Multimodal Semiotic Approach

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B. Classroom Layout
The teaching and learning processes in any classroom can be analysed and understood through Multimodal Semiotic approach that was developed by Professor Gunther Kress. According to this approach the factors that contribute to the overall effectiveness of the classroom include classroom layout, teacher movement, visual displays, speech, gaze and gesture, voice quality and also student’s posture and movement (Kress et al; 2005, 21).

As the book does not conclude with a concrete date or evidence on which multimodal semiotic approach is conducive to classroom learning. I prefer to have the classroom layout in such a way that it promotes a participatory approach where all the pupils are engaged in a discussion rather than being left out. The mobility and the flexibility to arrange and rearrange the tables become an important factor to save time and effort. Additionally, to create the presence of authority the teachers table would be placed away from the pupils as part of the transmission pedagogy. (op. Cit, 2004, p. 31)

Collaborative group work requires tables to be organized in such a way that cooperation and interaction between children can take place (Moyles, J. 1995: 35-40). Each table would seat about four to five pupils and be designed in such a way to accommodate stationary materials, cabling for laptops and other audio visual equipment. There is also a designated area in the room where important resources like books, cd’s and dvd’s are made

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