FIELD STUDY 1 LEARNING

EPISODE
Creating an Appropriate

FS 1 5 Learning Environment

Activity 5.1 Managing Time, Space and Learning Resources

Resource Teacher: Irene R. Reyes Teacher's Signature School: Lawa Integrated School
Grader/Year Level: 10 Subject Area: English Date: November 3, 2021

OBSERVE
Observe and use the observation sheet provided for you to document your observations

1. As you observe the class, look into the characteristics of the learners. Note their ages.
The learners are very active and some are mischievous because they keep saying unrelated words
and phrases in the class, but their overall participation was highly appreciated.

2. How many boys are there? How many girls?

There are about 10-13 active boys and 15-18 girls. Because the signal for the class was
sometimes disrupted, but the class went on as soon as it was restored.

3. Focus on their behavior. Are they already able to manage their own behavior?
The behavior of the students was diverse, some students actively participated some just preferred
to listen. For managing the students' behavior, I think they still need a guide from the teacher to
properly assess it.

4. Can the learners already work independently?

Learners are bound to learn independently to do well in their self-assessments. The teacher's sole
purpose is to guide them through their education. In the class I have observed, they can do well
on their own already.

5. Describe their span of attention

The student's attention span in the class I observed is not that bad but there sometimes they tend
to answer unrelated answers to the question of the teacher, and sometimes they don't answer at all
they just leave the class.
ANALYZE
Analyze and answer these questions on observed classroom management practices. It is also good to ask the
teacher for additional information, so you can validate your observation. Write your notes below; and then organize your
data in the Table that follows.
1. Are there areas in the classroom for specific purposes (storage of teaching aids, books, students’ belongings,
supplies, etc.)? Describe these areas. Will it make a difference if these areas for specific purposes are not present?
Yes, the classroom has a specific area, such as the supplies. The classroom is under renovation and what I notice is
that there are school supplies in the classroom I think it is for the student to use if ever or if not for the teachers.

2. Are these rules and procedures posted in the room? List them down. Down these rules reinforce positive behavior?
The rules and procedure are quite a few but it is posted on the walls for the students to notice and understand it by
heart. The rules reinforce positive behavior because it is for the wellbeing of the students.

3. Did the students participate in making the classroom rules? If the Resource Teacher is available, ask him/her to
describe the process. What’s the effect of students’ participation in rulemaking on student’s behavior?
The students did not participate in the making of the class rules it is solely from the teacher only. Because students at
that age tend to be not serious with how they handle things so for them to have unity the teacher is the one who makes
it.

4. What are the daily routines done by the Resource Teacher? (prayer, attendance, assignment of monitors, warm-up
activities, etc.) How are they done?
The teacher first initiates a prayer, after that she started checking the attendance. Then asks the students questions
regarding their life, like how they were, what did they do. After that, the teacher then asks the students if they have
answered the activities and assignments given to them.

5. Is there a seating arrangement? What is the basis of this arrangement? Does this help in managing the class?
There is no seating arrangement because of the new normal education setup.

6. Observe the noise level in the classroom. How is this managed?

The noise level in the classroom is loud when the students are talking in unison but it is manageable if the teacher has
a loud voice.

7. If a learner is not following instruction or is off task, what does the Resource Teacher do? Describe the behavior
strategies used.
A few teachers appreciate the advantages of starting each day by being more proactive in their approach to classroom
management. A great example is greeting each student at the door as a way of connecting with them.
Creating classroom rules with their students and maintaining a calm demeanor at all times.

8. What does the Resource Teacher do to reinforce positive behavior? (behavior strategies)
Optimistic teachers influence the majority of their students to be positive. When students act or speak inappropriately,
they can be corrected without being insulted, which promotes positivity. Teachers must pick their battles; minor
infractions should be ignored, but no serious infractions should go unpunished.

REFLECT
Reflect as a future teacher.
1. Why do you need enforce positive discipline?
Enforcing a positive discipline to the students makes them aware that they are being cared for and guided at the same
time. Positive discipline aids in the development of intrinsic motivation. If a student is intrinsically motivated to behave
well, he/she is motivated to do so because it is the right thing to do, not because he/she wants to avoid punishment or
receive a reward.
Activity 5.2 Identifying the Different Aspects of Classroom Management

Resource Teacher: Irene R. Reyes Teacher's Signature School: Lawa Integrated School
Grader/Year Level: 10 Subject Area: English Date: November 7, 2021

OBSERVE
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT MATRIX
Observe a class and accomplish the given matrix.
Aspects of Classroom
Management
1. Specific Areas in the Classroom
2. Classroom Rules
3. Classroom Procedures
4. Daily Routines
5. Seating Arrangement
6. Handling misbehavior/off-task
7. Reinforcement of Positive
Behavior
Description Effect on the Learners
Specific areas are made for the In a specific area, the students may
learners to get learning from. learn to be aware of their
surroundings and to explore their
learning abilities.
Classroom rules are guidelines that One benefit of having effective
tell students what they are classroom rules is that it allows
allowed and are not permitted to do in creating a safer environment for
the classroom. everyone in the classroom.
Procedures teach students what to do Procedures are required for a variety
when the bell rings, their pencil of reasons. First and foremost, they
breaks, they finish their work early, or are required to function effectively in
they need to use the restroom. your classroom. Second, because they
explain how things will work, they
reduce classroom interruptions and
discipline issues.
A daily routine is an everyday activity Having a routine can be beneficial at
that makes a person's life cycle any time, especially if the learners are
progressive. attempting to establish healthy habits,
but these routines can be especially
beneficial when aspects on the
students’ life are uncertain.
The seating arrangement is to help the Seating arrangements have been
teacher recognize the students in shown in studies to affect the learning
terms of how he/she positioned them. process. Students in the front rows are
more attentive than those in the back.
From the perspective of the students,
the classroom arrangement represents
their personality.
Off-task behavior refers to actions Handling misbehavior/off task in the
that are unrelated to classroom classroom helps the students to
objectives, rules, or lessons. understand their own faults and how
they can help other students who are
also misbehaving.
In a school environment, types of A student is motivated if someone of
reinforcement could include praise, something is motivating them. It can
getting out of unfavorable work, be from their teacher, parents,
token rewards, sweets, crushes. But at the end of the day,
and additional activities giving credit to those learners who
worked hard may leave a good
impression on them.
ANALYZE
1. How did the classroom organization and routines affect the learners’ behavior?
When a teacher effectively organizes their classroom, the students understand their responsibilities and what the teacher
expects of them. It also provides students with a structured daily routine for your class (for example, beginning class with
a warm-up period and then transitioning to lecturing) and assists them in better managing their learning.

2. What should the teacher have in mind when she/he designs the classroom organization and routines? What theories and
principle should you have in mind?
The teachers should consider the size of the classroom as well as the number of items they intend to store in it, as there
must be enough space to safely store everything so that children are less likely to injure themselves.

3. Which behavior strategies were effective in managing the behavior of the learners? motivating students? Why were
they effective?
Positive Behaviors Should Be Modeled and Promoted
Modeling the behaviors, you want to see in the classroom provides students with a model to follow while also clarifying
exactly how they are expected to behave. Demonstrate desired behaviors, such as looking a student in the eyes when they
speak or allowing them to finish statements and thoughts without interruption.

REFLECT
Reflect on the following and write your insights
1. Imagine yourself organizing your classroom in the future. In what grade year level do you see yourself? What routines
and procedures would you consider for this level Why?
I would see myself teaching the students from grade 7 because I want to assure that the lower-year students will learn
everything before they advance to the higher year. I would like the students to be more active in terms of participating in-
class activities, school clubs, sports, etc. Because in this way the student will be more operative in their physical,
psychological, and emotional preferences.
2. Make a list of the rules you are likely to implement in this level. Why would you choose these rules?
First, I would like the students to be wary of the scheduled time, being punctual in class serves as an early reminder that
they need to utilize their energy for the lessons to be taught. Because the more the students don't appreciate the time
given to them, the more they are uninterested in what's coming next.

3. Should learners be involved in making the class rules? Why?

I think learners should also take part in making class rules but it is needed to be valid and unbiased. The students
understand the struggles of being one, rules made the teacher is given but with the class participation they may also start
to be fonder of the rule if it comes to it.

SJOW YOUR LEARNING ARTIFACTS

Paste pieces of evidence of classroom rules that work in class. You may also put pictures of the physical space and
learning stations which contribute to the effective implementation of classroom management.