I am about to begin my first year teaching Spanish in a junior high and would like as much positive chi as I can get with these teenagers! :) As I read books and internet sites about Feng Shui, they seem to either be dedicated to traditional business-type work environments (cubicles, etc.) or the home, neither of which really works for my classroom. I have 30+ desks (in addition to my own), home-like elements (T.V., bookshelves, etc.) and 120 students in and out all day long. Additionally, I am somewhat limited in my space (the school district only allotted me so much!) Can anyone suggest a helpful resource for me to learn more about getting the most out of this situation? Thanks in advance.

Dear Kari,
In my opinion, as much as Feng Shui is `interesting' it can't do more than it's purpose.
For a School, usually, it has to be looked at not only from the perspective of Feng Shui but common sense.
Most Schools if possible try to be sited or located in a quieter environment. For example, if the school is in a city, usually the classrooms are furthest away from the traffic. Such as having open ground or in my country, mini hills (especially if the classroom) is close to the road.
In your situation, it is more the way the subject is taught (i.e. in a `interesting' or allow for greater participation - depending on the topic).
Thus, what I feel is that rather than finding a `Feng Shui' model, the methology of teaching in an interesting way, would best suit the situation.
Feng Shui, in my opinion, cannot be considered as a 1001 all purpose enhancer but rather, is limited by what it can and cannot do.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 7/18/00 11:02:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
I am about to begin my first
year teaching Spanish in a
junior high and would like as
much positive chi as I can get
with these teenagers! :) As
I read books and internet
sites about Feng Shui, they
seem to either be dedicated to
traditional business-type work
environments (cubicles, etc.)
or the home, neither of which
really works for my classroom.
I have 30+ desks (in addition
to my own), home-like elements
(T.V., bookshelves, etc.) and
120 students in and out all
day long. Additionally, I am
somewhat limited in my space
(the school district only
allotted me so much!) Can
anyone suggest a helpful
resource for me to learn more
about getting the most out of
this situation? Thanks in
advance.

Excellent perspective. Thanks for the reply. Rest assured, I'm spending much more time on curriculum development than I am posting feng shui messages :)