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Field study 2 is an integral part of the new teacher education curriculum. It is a course that focuses on the pre-service teachers observation of the mentors classroom management skills in the teaching-learning process applied in the classroom. This one-unit course will enable the pre-service teachers to identify the various aspects of teaching, classroom management, and techniques used by the cooperating teacher. These aspects and techniques will then be described by the PST through a narrative report reflected as journal entries. These techniques in the teaching-learning process and classroom management will provide students with opportunities to examine their application in the teaching learning environment. Goods Dictionary of Education defines classroom management as the administration or direction of activities with special reference to such problem as discipline, democratic teaching-learning techniques, the use and care of supplies and reference materials, the physical features of the classroom, general housekeeping and the social relationships of the learners. A well-managed classroom is conducive to mental growth and development of the learners skills in teaching. Learning becomes interesting and enjoyable under favorable working conditions and an organized classroom environment.