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Choice of scating in the lecture hall can influcncc a collcge student's grades,a study
suggests.
L.ectures are important in higher education.Researchers from Sheffield Hallam University in
the UK examined students'reasons for choosing particular seats in a lecture hall,and studied
how seating positions influence student performance.
"Interaction (is a key part of learning and knowing who the students are interacting
with can be a great benefit when designing activities,"said David P Smith of Sheffield Hallam
University.
Many students preferred being able to sit with their friends,while others were more
concerned with cither attracting or avoiding the lccturer's attention.Some students chose scats
that allowed them to sce and hear clearly,while others picked seats that are casy for them to
leave and that make them feel less anxious,researchers said.
Friendship groups who sat together tended to achieve similar grades,and students who sat
alone at the edges tended to do worse than average.
Lecturers may be able to use these findings to provide assistance to anxious students.and to
support the learning of all students by encouraging interactions between the different groups.
Appraising (classroom rows based on academic success,some professors have found
out that the front rows are usually held by outgoing scholarly students.
"I notice the more prepared and active students sit in front rows."said Dr Chris Hammons,
dcan of the Collegc of Arts and Humanitics and chair of the dcpartment of government
(London).Perhaps more importantly,the front row may be the ideal location for shy,timid
students who have trouble paying attention.Also,sitting closer to the front of the room does
have an effect on student-teacher interaction,which is linked to greater academic performance.
According to a study published in 2013,students'grades lowered by 0.1 point for every r