Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Kerala Schools Remove Backbenches, Adopt U-Shaped Seating
Schools in Kerala are getting rid of back rows in classrooms.
This means all students will be able to see the teacher and be seen.
The government wants to make kids feel better about themselves and learn more.
The Education Minister said they would get advice from experts.
It's an idea from a Malayalam movie.
Several schools have already changed the seating to a U-shape.
Kerala schools will eliminate traditional backbench seating arrangements.
The change aims to boost student confidence and learning.
General Education Minister V Sivankutty announced the policy.
An expert committee will propose suitable classroom models.
The 'U' shaped seating model was inspired by a Malayalam film.
- Who
- General Education Minister V Sivankutty.
- What
- Kerala to abolish backbench seating in schools.
- When
- Recently announced.
- Where
- Kerala schools.
- Why
- To improve student confidence and learning.
Proponents
Unknown
Benefits of the reform
Proponents
Improved student confidence and learning.
Unknown
N/A
- Policy Change
- Eliminating backbenchers
- Minister
- V Sivankutty
- Action
- Expert committee to advise
- Seating Model
- U-shaped
- Inspiration
- Malayalam film 'Sthanarthi Sreekuttan'
Sources
No Independent Syllabi for Unaided Schools in Kerala from Next Academic Year, Says Sivankutty
Kerala to scrap traditional classroom backbenches in state schools
Kerala to scrap traditional classroom backbenches in state schools
