JIZIEL C. ORINA A/PROF.

ABNER ARISGA
BTLED -4A
LEARNING TASK 5

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

The class is composed of Grade 8 students with varied characteristics. From how I
observe them, they are very participative in the class, they always share their ideas
and they are competitive. Their age ranges from 13-15 years old. There are 10 boys
and 20 girls. Although, they are a bit of noisy, their attitudes toward learning is
commendable. They are also respectful when approaching their teachers and
classmates. They are also eager to learn and try their best to give an indepth answer
in oral activities. Their behavior shows how they are still young and still need
guidance from their teacher and parents. About 50% of the class are not paying
attention, but the rest of the class are focused, and jotting down notes from their
teachers’ discussion. When working on their activities, they can accomplish it
independently but mostly prefer to work with their peers

ANALYZE
Analyze and answer these questions on observe pleasure 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 for teaching
aids books, students, belongings, supplies, etc.)? Describe these areas. Will it
make a difference if these areas for specific purposes are not present?
 The classroom set up is just a typical and traditional Philippine high-school style
where there is a blackboard in front of the room and a table in the center front. The
row of seats is occupying the whole space of the room with only minimal spaces
left for other areas. There is a long table at the back where students put their
belongings. There is a small cabinet in the left side of the classroom near the
window. It is where some of the old projects/output of previous students are
displayed. The wall displays are mostly in the right side and back of the wall.
Although it does not encourage active learning environment, how it is being
organized it is still promote positive learning among students.

2. Are there rules and procedures posted in the room? List them down. Do these
rules reinforce positive behavior?
Some of the class rules posted in the room are:
 No talking during classes. Raise your hand if you want to speak.
 No chewing gums/eating food during classes.
 Turn off your phones.
 Come in class early. Establishing classroom rules reflect the students successful
learning. Students become responsible for their action and leads them to
understand

3) Did this student participate in making the classroom rules? If there is Resource
Teacher is available, ask him or her to describe the process. What's the effect
of students participation in rule-making on students behavior.
According to the teacher, the students participated in establishing the classroom
REFLECT
Reflection as a future teacher.

1) Why do you need to enforce positive discipline?

 Enforcing a positive discipline is essential in managing the classroom well.
Even though the students are well-mannered, there are unpredictable
situations that would challenge the teachers’ patience. There is a need to
enforce a positive discipline among students to positively address the conflicts
that may arise in the classroom without being too harsh on students.
Students will not think negatively about themselves and this will eliminate
unwanted behaviors or reactions from students. This will also help the
teacher inculcate positive values among students. In addition, students will be
responsible for their actions, to be rational, and critical and decide smartly in
different situations.

ANALYZE

1. How did the classroom organization and routines affect the learners’
behavior?
 Classroom organization and routine affect the learner’s behavior positively
through making them responsible and helps manage their learning better. It
also increases their confidence, regulates their behavior and builds good
relationship in the classroom. Students may also be able to develop self-
control that can reduce the possibility that they may fail on their classes.

2. What should the teacher have in mind when she/he designs the
classroom organization and routines? What theories and principles
should you have in mind?
 In designing classroom organization and routine, the teacher must consider
the following theories and principles:
 Behaviorist theory or Behaviorism which is focusing on the behaviors of the
students including the positive and the negative ones.
 Humanist theory or Humanism that emphasizes the human capabilities, what
the students’ goals, their learning style and preferences.
 Democratic theory in which the students are given the opportunities to
participate in the decision-making regarding learning as well as the equal
chances to choose their own educational path.
 Psychoanalytic theory in which the teacher must consider individuals
thoughts, feelings and experiences consciously or subconsciously.
 Cognitive theory should also be considered to give attention to the learners’
mental processes and their construction of knowledge.

3. Which behavior strategies were effective in managing the behavior of

the learners? In motivating students? Why were they effective?
The following are the behavioral strategies that teachers may use to manage
the behavior of students or motivate them effectively:
 Organize the classroom set-up in a new learner-centered classroom space
where students can be more independent and self-reliant.
  Utilize wide variety of tools, materials, approaches, and strategies in teaching
to support the different types of learners.
 Create classroom expectations or simply classroom rules that are achievable
by students.
 Reinforce teaching routines and procedures effectively.
 Acknowledge good behavior and reward them for doing well. This will not only
motivate them but this will maintain their demonstration of good behavior.

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?
 In the near future, I see myself teaching junior high school students in
my English class. I will start my class through a prayer, which for me is
very important. To be followed by asking them about how they are
doing, are they happy, what do they feel about our subject, etc. These
questions will help me determine the current status of students
regarding learning my classes. I can also find out easily the strategies
that I need to carry out to address their needs if they ever shared to
me what do they feel about learning my subject. Then of course,
the usual procedures like attendance, motivational activity and
actual discussion with constant posing of questions to check their
comprehension.
2) Make a list of the rules you are likely to implement in this level. Why
would you choose these rules?
The rules that I would most-likely to implement in this group of students are
the following:
1. Be on time. – To help them realize the value of punctuality.
2. Be respectful. – A common rule that everyone should learn.
3. Follow Directions. – To remind them that through following directions, thing will
work well.
4. Keep Quiet. Raise your hand if you want to speak. – To minimize loud noises.
5. No foods/gums/drinks while in class discussion. – It is disrespectful for teachers if
the students are eating while they are discussing.
6. Ask questions. – To normalize raising queries if the concepts are not clear for
them. And also, to avoid them from making wrong outputs.

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

 Students need to be involved in the making of classroom rules to help
them develop their leadership skills as well as make them understand
the value of being responsible in their own action and behavior. It also
allows for collaboration between students and teachers in agreeing on
the rules that they need to establish. But, making the rules should be
guided by the teachers as they are the one who knows the guidelines
and how to facilitate well in discussing the rules to include.