FS 6

On Becoming A Teacher

FIELD STUDY
Episode 2

THE TEACHER IN THE CLASSROOM

Name of FS Student: Kier A. Baugbog
Course: Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics Year & Section: Math 4-1
Resource Teacher: Folencio C. Carreon
Cooperating School: Dalandanan National High School

Your Target
At the end of this episode, you will gain competence in establishing routines and
procedures, to make the physical environment conducive to learning.

Your Map
Among the various roles of teacher is that of a classroom manager. For you to be
an effective teacher in the future it is important to have the necessary skills in having a
well-managed learning environment.
To reach your target, do the following tasks:
Step 1: Observe a class. Describe the supportive
measures that the teacher uses to manage the learning
environment.
Step 2: Analyze the effectiveness of the supportive
measures in the different classroom management
areas.
Step 3: Reflect on how you can achieved a
well-managed classroom.

Your Tools
Use the activity form provided for you to document your observations.
Read the following carefully before you begin to observe. Then write your
observation report on the provided surface.
An Observation Guide for Classroom Management
1. Observe the class at least twice. Focus on how the teacher manages the
classroom by using supportive measures in the following areas:
a. Organizational plan. Is the classroom structured or flexible? Is
instruction carried individually, by group? Or both?
b. Schedule. How are activities scheduled? Is time allotted properly for
each activity? What activities are planned as fillers?
c. Record Keeping. How is attendance monitored? Does the teacher have
record book? Do the students have individual portfolio to file actual
records of scored tests, assignments, artwork, etc.
d. Physical Environment. How is cleanliness maintained? Is there proper
ventilation? Lighting? Is the noise level appropriate? How are bulletin
boards and displays arranged? How is seating arranged? Is the seating
arrangement suited to learners? Do the classroom furniture match the
size of the students?
e. Discipline. How is discipline established? Is the approach to discipline
preventive? Describe?
f. Routines. How are routines established? What procedures are in place?
Describe these procedures.
2. Fill out the Classroom Management Matrix to document the salient points of
your observation.
3. Likewise, use the Classroom Management Matrix for your analysis.

OBSERVATION REPORT
Name of the School Observed: Dalandanan National High School
School Address: Dalandanan, Valenzuela City
Date of Visit: September 26, 2016

The classroom is primarily structured, though the teacher never failed to

insert some extra activities when needed. Instructions were carried out both
individually and by group.
Activities are planned prior to the discussion. The lesson usually stars in
reviewing the past lesson and then proceeds to the next lesson and finally
assessment activities. Whenever there are extra time left, group activities serves as
the filler.
The students have output notebooks where they put their activities, home
works, tests, quizzes, and seat works. The teacher also regularly checks the
attendance of his students.
The environment is not so conducive to learning. There is numerous
numbers of students in each section. Sometimes, students are even lacking with
chairs. There is also lack of electric fan. Ventilation is not quite good. In general,
classroom furniture does not fit the students. Nonetheless, the way the seating
arrangement is very creative. The teacher considers properly the capacity of the
students.
The students are well disciplined. The approach is highly preventive. The
teacher never failed to clear the rules and regulations to the students. They
clearly respect and obey the teacher.
At the beginning of the class, the teacher always expects that the classroom
is clean. Checking of attendance and arranging the chairs properly is well done
by the students without supervision.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT MATRIX

Classroom Management
Area

Observation
Description of the
Supportive Measures
Observed

Your Analysis
Comments on the
Effectiveness of the
Supportive Measure

1. Organizational
Plan

The classroom is
primarily structured,
though the teacher
never failed to insert
some extra activities
when needed.
Instructions were
carried out both
individually and by
group.
Activities are planned
prior to the discussion.
The lesson usually
stars in reviewing the
past lesson and then
proceeds to the next
lesson and finally
assessment activities.
Whenever there are
extra time left, group
activities serves as the
filler.

The supportive
measure is very
effective. Students are
well directed and
discussions are smooth.

Make the classroom

more flexible than
structured.

The supportive
measure is very
effective. The
scheduling of activities
and fillers are well
done by the teacher.

Follow the schedule

strictly for there will be
uniform discussion to
different classes.

The students have

output notebooks
where they put their
activities, home works,
tests, quizzes, and seat
works. The teacher
also regularly checks
the attendance of his
students.

The supportive
measure is very
effective. The outputs
of the students are well
organized and
attendance is being
monitored properly.

Ensure that students

will put their outputs to
their output notebook.
Impose neatness on
their notebooks.

2. Schedule

3. Record Keeping

Your Analysis
Recommendations

4. Physical
Environment

5. Discipline

The environment is not

so conducive to
learning. There is
numerous numbers of
students in each
section. Sometimes,
students are even
lacking with chairs.
There is also lack of
electric fan. Ventilation
is not quite good. In
general, classroom
furniture does not fit
the students.
Nonetheless, the way
the seating
arrangement is very
creative. The teacher
considers properly the
capacity of the
students.
The students are well
disciplined. The
approach is highly
preventive. The teacher
never failed to clear
the rules and
regulations to the
students. They clearly
respect and obey the

The supportive
measure is not quite
good. Students are not
comfortable. Maybe
due to long time of
exposure they just get
used to it.

Ensure that the learning

environment is
conducive for the
students. Seek help to
the authorities.

The supportive
measure is very
effective. Students are
well disciplined.

Make sure that he

rules are all agreed
and obey by coteachers and
students.

The supportive
measure is very
effective. The teacher
always observes what
he wants at the
beginning of the class.

Make sure that

everyone is involve in
the routines.

teacher.

6. Routines

Your Analysis

At the beginning of the

class, the teacher
always expects that the
classroom is clean.
Checking of attendance
and arranging the
chairs properly is well
done by the students
without supervision.

In what area of classroom management was the teacher most effective? Which of the
supportive measures were effective? Why?
I think he is very good in the area of discipline. The students are really well
disciplined before, during, and even after the discussion. Even the slow learners are
disciplined. I believe one supportive measure he used that made this possible is being a
role model. He sees to it that the rules and regulation theyve agreed upon is obeyed
primarily by him. This makes the students think of their action and somehow feel
embarrassed to the teacher. There is a sense of intimidation towards the teacher.
In what area of classroom management was the teacher least effective? Which of the
supportive measures were not effective? Why?
He is obviously least effective in terms of physical environment. Classrooms are
not conducive to learning. There is lack of chairs, furniture, appliances, and ventilation. I
think he failed on coordinating to the authorities or maybe he did but no action has been
done yet.

Suggest more effective ways for your answer in number 2.

I think it would be a great help if he is able to coordinate with the teachers.
Moreover, it can also be helpful for him that at least on some little ways he did
something. Little ways like opening the windows, bringing extra electric fans for the
students, etc. can do.

Your Reflections

1. Describe at least 3-5 characteristics of a teacher who can establish a well-managed

classroom?
- A well-managed classroom can be established by a teacher who serves as a role
model. These are teachers who obey their own rules. These teachers are those
behaviours are good examples for the student.
- A well-managed classroom can be established by a teacher who has conviction.
These are teachers who do what she/he has said.
- A well-managed classroom can be established by a teacher who loves the
students. These are passionate teachers. These are the one who wants nothing but
good things to the students. Teachers who are capable of doing anything for the
betterment of their students.
- A well-managed classroom can be established by a teacher who set his/her rules
clearly. These are teachers who have clear point of view how to make the class
organizes. These are teachers who do prior planning.
2. What characteristics do you have at present that can make you an effective
classroom manager? Elaborate how these characteristics can help you?
I think being serious and passionate in what I am doing can help me regarding
that matter. I once had been a high school student and based on my experience I
never obeyed teachers who are not worthy. Being serious in what you are doing and
imposing is very essential for the student to respect and obey you. Being passionate,
on the other hand, means that I will do anything for the sake of the students.
Therefore, I will see to it that I will study the techniques and strategies about
classroom management.

3. What characteristics do you have at present that can hamper you from becoming
an effective classroom manager? How can you overcome these characteristics?
I think being short tempered can hinder me in managing the classroom effectively.
This is often happening during discussion. Whenever students are not listening or
doing something I usually confront them that it will consume too much time. I
think being more understanding and patient will help me overcome this.