FS 1 Episode 5 – Creating an Appropriate Learning Environment

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

- The class is composed of grade 10 students with varied characteristic. From how I observe them, they are very
participative in the class, they always share ideas and they are competitive. Their age ranges from 14-16 years
old. There are 15 boys and 10 girls. Although they are a bit 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 in depth answer in oral activities. Their behavior shows how they are still
young and still need guidance from their teacher and parents. About 30% of the class are not paying attention
but the rest of the class are focused, and taking down notes from their teacher’s 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 is a Computer laboratory for ICT students where there are computers on table classrooms’
table, a blackboard and a Flat screen TV in front. The row of the seats are 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 computer
equipment 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 promotes 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:
o No talking during classes. Raise your hand if you want to speak.
o No chewing gums/eating food during classes.
o Come in class early.
Establishing classroom rules reflect the students successful learning. Students become responsible for
their action and leads them to understand their task clearly.
3. Did this students 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 rules through votation headed
by the classroom president with the guidance of the teacher, Students who are involved in creating the rules are
most-likely to become disciplined and responsible who conforms on the rules positively.
4. What are the daily routine done by the Resource Teacher? (Prayer attendance assignment of monitors, warm up
activities and cetera.) How are they done?
- To start the class, the teacher greets their students and ask a representative from the class to lead the prayer.
Then, he asks everybody how they are doing. Usually students say they are doing good. He let them be seated
that starts to prepare his presentation (laptop and flat screen TV) He also record the attendance through calling
the student’s last name. After that, he proceeds with the lesson by a motivational activity.
5. Is there a seating arrangement? What is the basis of this arrangement? Does this help in managing the class?
 - The class does not have seating arrangement, but in the case of students with difficulties in sight or hearing, he
lets them be seated in front. The teacher recognizes the students name easily without using an arrangement. He
can manage and can interact with the students easily.
6. Observe the noise level in the classroom. How is this manage?
- In a high school classroom, noise level is quite high as students like to talk a lot with their seatmates. During the
discussion, all students are very participative and everyone want to share their answers. However, the teacher
remains calm in telling them to lower their voices. He tells them that there are also other classes that they can
disturb with their loud noises.
7. If a learner is not following instruction or is off task, what does the resource teacher do? Describe the behavior?
Is strategic used?
- There are students who do not follow instructions especially when working on their tasks. The Teacher still
accepts their output but reminds them to pay attention to the instruction because she will not accept their
output anymore if they made the same mistake again. This helps them learn from their mistake and be attentive
to the teacher’s instructions.
8. What does the resource teacher do to reinforce positive behaviors? Behavior strategies
The following are the strategies used by the teacher to reinforce positive behavior
o Let them establish classroom rules
o Address problems in a friendly manner. She doesn’t scold them, instead talks to them calmly.
o Celebrate achievements through praising them.
o Give rewards or incentives to motivate them strive harder.
o Make the class discussion engaging and fun.
o Incorporate activities that promote collaboration and peer teaching.

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 teacher’s 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.

OBSERVE

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT MATRIX

Observe the class and accomplish the given matrix

Aspects of classroom management Description Effect on the Learners

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 principle:
o Behaviorist theory or Behaviorism which is focusing on the behavior of the students including the
positive and the negative ones.
o Humanist theory or Humanism that emphasizes the human capabilities, what the students goals, their
learning style and preferences.
o 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.
o Psychoanalytic theory in which the teacher must consider individuals thoughts, feelings and experiences
consciously or subconsciously.
o 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.
o Organize the classroom set up in a new learner-centered classroom space where students can be more
independent and self-reliant
o Utilize wide variety of tools, materials approaches and strategies in teaching to support the different
types of learner.
o Create classroom expectations or simply classroom rules that are achievable by students.
o Reinforce teaching routines and procedures effectively.
o Acknowledge good behavior and reward them for doing well. This will not only motivate them but this
will maintain their demonstration of a good behavior.

Reflect on the following and write your insights.

1. Imagine yourself organizing your classroom in the future. In what grade your 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 ICT Class. I will start my class through
a prayer which for me is every 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 of they ever shared to me what 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?
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
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.