The Physical Environment

The physical environment or set up of the classroom can either provide access to or serve as a barrier to learning. For example, poor lighting or desks arranged in rows can severely limit Deaf and hard-of-hearing students' ability to access classroom content and learn effectively.

Educators need to consider the set up of the classroom by asking themselves questions such as:
  1. What elements in the physical environment hinder student learning and how can they be addressed?
  2. What modifications or adaptations are needed in the physical classroom set up?
For more information on how to identify barriers in the physical environment and address them, click the links below.