A Study to determine an effective model classroom setting for kindergarten students : a practicum report presented to the faculty of the School of Education, Texas Wesleyan College, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts, November 1988, June 15, 2026

A practicum report examining the influence of classroom arrangement, furnishings, materials, and the placement of learning centers on the effectiveness of kindergarten learning environments. The study synthesizes expert research to present a model classroom design that addresses instructional needs, developmental characteristics of young children, and teacher planning requirements. The report includes an assessment guide, rationale for learning area placement, and a bibliography of relevant literature in early childhood education.