Tiruchy school uses 'Pa'-shaped seating for two decades without any problems

AMID widespread criticism over the School Education Department's (SED) directive to implement a 'Pa'-shaped seating arrangement in classrooms, a rural aided school in Uppiliyapuram block stands as a compelling counter-example, having used the model for over two decades.

- PEARSON LENEKAR SR @Tiruchy

The seating style, model after the Tamil letter Pa, forms a semi-circle with the teacher at the centre. While the SED circular issued last week raised concerns over health issues such as neck strain and poor ergonomics, the aided middle school in Venkatachalapuram insists it has reaped long-standing benefits from the arrangement.