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Old Nov 15, 2019, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by LostOnTheTrail View Post
Hey, Scarlet.

I don't know much about the American system, but I wouldn't think they'd use the individual desks any more, because it would be an inclusivity nightmare. People using wheelchairs and such wouldn't be able to engage. I hope your course goes well.

Oh, we use the little desks still. Most classrooms have the table Scarlet mentioned. Students with mobility issues use them, overweight students, left handed students (desks are almost all right handed).

Newer classrooms are all tables now, but most universities don’t have the money to rip out old seats and replace them en masse. (Though they might if they didn’t spend so much on university administrator salaries or new student amenities. )
Thanks for this!
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