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The Physical and Personal Aspects

of Classroom Management

This Learning Episode tackles classroom management and discipline. It

also focuses on the personal and physical aspects of classroom management
which are central to teaching and therefore must be implemented consistently.

At the end of this episode, you must be able to identify the aspects of
classroom management and determine the classroom management strategies
employed by teachers in their classes.

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 Two Aspects of Effective Classroom Management

1. Personal Classroom Management consists of managing yourself to ensure

order and discipline in your class. It includes:
 Voice
 Personal grooming
 Attendance
 Punctuality
 Personal graciousness
Note: Managing yourself as a teacher contributes to the order and well-being of your
class.

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 2. Physical Classroom Management consists of managing the learning
environment. Attending to these physical elements of the learning
environment ensures safety, security, and order in class. It includes:
 Ventilation
 Lighting
 Acoustics
 Seating arrangement
 Structure/design of the classroom
 Physical space/learning stations

Now, are you ready for your observation activity? I bet you are, so let’s begin.

Your Activity 7.1

Identifying Personal and Physical Aspects of Classroom
Management

Resource Teacher: Mrs. Lourdesita L. Macasilhig Signature: ___________

Grade/Year Level: Grade 10 Cookery Date: Nov. 07, 2022

To realize your learning objectives, you need to observe the class and
interview the resource teacher. Ask how the personal and physical aspects of
classroom management ensure proper classroom management and discipline.
Accomplish the checklist if these were observed in the classroom.

Checklist on Aspects of Classroom Management

Aspects of Classroom Management YES NO

1. Personal Classroom Management
1.1. Is the teacher well-groomed that he/she demands
respect from the learners?
1.2. Is the teacher’s voice modulated and can be heard
by the entire class?
1.3. Was the teacher present in class?
1.4. Did the teacher arrive on time in class?
1.5. Does the teacher exude a positive attitude towards
teaching?
2. Physical Classroom Management

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 2.1. Is the classroom well-ventilated?
2.2. Is the lighting good enough?
2.3. Is the classroom free from noise?
2.4. Does the seating arrangement provide better
interaction?
2.5. Is the design/structure of the room inviting to
classroom activities?
2.6. Is the physical space/learning station clear from
obstruction?

Analyze the different elements of personal/physical classroom

management and answer the following questions.

1. How does the voice of the teacher affect classroom instruction?

Answer: When you are a teacher, voice quality is one of the most
important factors. Because if it is used effectively, the voice can get the
learners’ attention and encourage engagement with the teacher and the
subject matter. To ensure that the learner is paying attention and listening
carefully during class discussion, the teacher’s voice should be loud and
clear enough to be audible throughout the entire classroom when giving
instruction or discussion.

2. How does the punctuality of the teacher affect classroom discipline?

Answer: The teachers’ punctuality and behavior reflect on the students
because if the students can see that their teacher is on time, they will
make every effort to emulate such behavior. Because we believe that the
teachers are the role model of the students.

3. Why do we need to check on the physical aspects of classroom

management?
Answer: To ensure that the discussion and the learning activities flows
easily for both teacher and learner, we need to check the physical aspect
of classroom management. The safety and order of the class would be
guaranteed if the best version of these actual classroom components
were used.

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 Reflect on the aspects of personal and classroom management.

1. “No amount of good instruction will come out without effective

classroom management”. Explain what this statement to you as a
future teacher.
Answer:
If a teacher in a particular classroom lacks the necessary
management skills, then the teacher will also be unable to create
and deliver effective instruction, which can sometime result to
students’ failure to learn.

2. What are your plans in ensuring effective classroom management?

Answer:
In order for me to ensure effective classroom management I
must have all the traits of a competent teacher and have mastered all
the personal classroom management components, such as punctuality,
personal hygiene and etc.

Your Activity 7.2

Demonstrating Knowledge of Positive and Non-violent
Discipline in the Management of Learner Behavior

Resource Teacher: Mrs. Lourdesita L. Macasilhig Signature: __________

Grade/Year Level: Grade 10 Cookery Date: Nov. 07, 2022

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 To realize your learning objectives, you need observe the classroom
management strategies that your resource teacher employs in the classroom. If this
is not observable in this time of pandemic, recall the time that you were still
experiencing the face-to- face classes. Interview a teacher if needed to substantiate
your observation.

Check the management strategies employed by the resource teacher.

Check if observed, put an X if Not Observed and O for no Opportunity to Observe.

Effective Classroom Management Not No

Strategies Observed Observed Opportunity
to Observe
1. Model to the students how to act in different
situations.
2. Establish classroom guidelines.
3. Document the rules.
4. Refrain from punishing the students.
5. Encourage initiative from class.
6. Offer praise and rewards.
7. Use non-verbal communication.
8. Take time to celebrate group effort.
9. Let students work in groups.
10. Interview students to assess their needs.
11. Address bad behavior quickly.
12. Consider peer teaching.
13. Continuously engage the students.
14. Assign open ended project.
15. Write group contacts.
16. Classroom cleanliness
17. Punctuality
18. Seating arrangements
19. Using Projector and laptop
20. Assigned group cleaners
21. Not allowing male students wear earrings
22. Checking of cooking materials/PPE
23. Providing modules
24. Individual Performance task
25. Checking attendance

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 Analyze the checklist you have accomplished and answer the given
questions.

1. How many strategies were employed by the Resource Teacher? Did these
contribute to better classroom management? Explain your answer.

Answer:
During the discussion of the lesson teacher uses 1 strategy. But she always
makes sure that she’ll try different strategy that she thinks most effective for the
learners. Because having different strategies is a great way to assess the
learners.

2. What were not used by the Resource Teacher? Were these important? What
should have been used instead? Explain.

Answer:
Since the resource teacher has no advisory class, she makes sure that all
the process and procedures were all used.

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 As a future teacher, reflect on the observations then answer this question:
What classroom management strategies do I need to employ to respond to
diverse types of learners?
Answer:

As a future teacher, I intend to use a strategy to foster a sense of community

and culture in the classroom. Through this, my students will have the
opportunity to meet other classmates with different personality, interest,
culture, and goals.

Show piece/s of evidence of learning to capture the classroom management

strategies used by Resource Teacher. Use the next page for your output.

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Great Job! You are done with the observation activity for the Learning
Episode 7. To successfully end your Learning Episode 7, go to your LMS and
answer the Learning Episode 7 Quiz.