Amid the wave of the new curriculum reform, the traditional teacher-centered “lecture–reception” model is gradually transitioning toward student-centered, collaborative, and inquiry-based learning. This shift places entirely new demands on classroom space design: furniture is no longer merely a static physical fixture but must serve as an “educational tool” that supports dynamic collaboration and fosters the collision of ideas.

Under this trend, collaborative learning has emerged as one of the core instructional models. As an essential component of the learning environment, classroom furniture—how to better support collaborative learning—has become a pivotal issue in the development of educational equipment.

I. What new requirements does collaborative learning place on classroom furniture?

Traditional single‑person desks and chairs, along with fixed classroom layouts, can no longer meet the demands of modern education. Collaborative learning emphasizes group interaction, resource sharing, and task division, which in turn places higher demands on the flexibility of instructional spaces and the functionality of furniture. These requirements are reflected primarily in the following aspects:

Flexible and customizable configuration options: Desks and chairs should be easily reconfigured into small-group arrangements and, when needed, reverted to traditional lecture‑style setups. For example, unconventional tabletop designs such as hexagonal or fan‑shaped surfaces enable students to quickly arrange themselves into circular, U‑shaped, or island‑style configurations. This flexibility boosts classroom time utilization by 30% and increases student engagement by 45%.

Convenient mobility: Desks and chairs equipped with pulleys, combined with lightweight materials, enable students to adjust their seating independently, allowing the classroom layout to be dynamically reconfigured to meet the needs of each lesson.

Ergonomic: Enhance students’ learning comfort, reduce physical fatigue caused by prolonged sitting, and improve concentration.

Diversified functionality: Equipped with storage compartments, hooks, power outlets, and more, it meets a variety of needs during study.

II. Jiansheng Group’s Classroom Furniture Solutions: Empowering Collaborative Classrooms

As a professional School As a comprehensive furniture service provider, Jiansheng Group keeps pace with the new curriculum reform, conducts in-depth research into the transformation of teaching methodologies, and has launched a series of classroom furniture products and spatial solutions tailored to collaborative learning.

1. Multi-functional combination desk and chair

Our products—including the “Hexagonal Modular Desk,” the “Interlocking Folding Desk,” and the “Triangular Modular Desk”—support flexible group configurations for 2 to 6 students. The desktops are crafted from wear‑resistant, scratch‑proof materials, ensuring durability and practicality. Paired with ergonomically designed height‑adjustable chairs, they accommodate the varying height requirements of students across different age groups.

2. Flexible Teaching Space Layout

Through flexible Classroom Furniture design transforms classrooms from a “fixed” configuration to a “flexible” one, allowing teachers to reconfigure the space according to instructional needs—such as circular discussion areas, U-shaped presentation zones, or group‑project stations—thereby enabling seamless transitions between teaching and learning.

3. Smart Storage and User-Centric Design

Student desks are equipped with backpack hooks, storage baskets, and other features to maintain a tidy classroom environment and foster good habits among students. Some… Desks and chairs It also features a roller‑skate‑style braking system, making it easy to move while ensuring safety and stability during use.

4. Comprehensive Spatial Solutions for School Furniture

Jiansheng not only provides a single School Our furniture products offer a “one-stop” classroom space solution, covering everything from design and planning to full‑scale implementation. By integrating 3D renderings, functional zoning recommendations, and detailed construction plans, we help schools seamlessly upgrade their learning environments.

III. Building the Classroom of the Future Starts with Jiansheng

Education is the future of a nation, and optimizing learning spaces is a vital cornerstone for enhancing educational quality. Building Sheng Group will continue to uphold the “student-centered” philosophy, seamlessly integrating pedagogical needs with spatial aesthetics, driving continuous innovation to deliver more scientifically sound and highly efficient classroom furniture solutions to primary and secondary schools across the country.

About Jiansheng Group

Established 22 years ago, Jiansheng Group is a global provider of mid-to-high‑end commercial furniture solutions. With education furniture at its core, the company also serves popular segments such as office and healthcare‑and‑elderly‑care furniture. Its industrial park boasts a manufacturing footprint of 150,000 square meters. As a leading player in the school‑furniture sector, Jiansheng has exported to 123 countries and regions and supplied school furniture to the education ministries of more than 30 nations. The company’s core product lines include K‑12 and university student desks and chairs, nap‑time tables and chairs, tiered classroom furniture, smart classroom solutions for higher education, multi‑functional classroom furnishings, apartment‑style beds, dining tables and chairs, kindergarten and school furniture, library furniture, office furniture, and senior‑care furniture.