Pexels - CCO Licence Whether you’re teaching in classrooms or remotely, gaining your students’ attention is no easy task. When presented with particularly challenging tasks, it’s even more common for students to lose focus. As all supply teachers now, it only takes one student to be distracted before the entire class falls into disarray. However, there are simple-to-use methods you can employ to help maintain a positive learning environment. To create optimal learning conditions, take a look at these five ways to help your students concentrate: Change the Classroom Layout When you’re teaching in school, rather than online, modifying the classroom layout can have a big impact on how children approach your lesson. Sitting in a different part of the room, sharing school tables with different students and even having a different view of the board can trigger a change in behaviour. By using the space to your advantage, you can ensure your students are able to concentrate to the best of t