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OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT

ACTIVITY 1.1 Exploring the School Campus
Resource Teacher: Teacher’s Signature: School Grade/Year Level: Subject
Area: Date:

To realize the Intended Learning Outcome, work my way through these steps:
1. Visit a school. Look into facilities and support learning areas in the campus, then in the
classroom.
2. Observe and use the checklist as you move around the school premises. 3.
Analyze your gathered data about the school environment.
4. Reflect on the characteristics of a school environment that promotes learning. 5.
Present your idea of a good school environment through any of these:
a) Descriptive paragraph b) Photo essay
c) Sketch or drawing d)Poem, song or rap

OBSERVE
As you move around the campus, observation forms are provided for you to
document your observations. It is advised that you read the entire worksheet before
proceeding to the school site. A good understanding of the activities and tasks to be
accomplished in the activity sheets will yield better learning results.

SCHOOL FACILITIES OBSERVATION CHECKLIST

Familiarize yourself with the different areas and facilities of the school. Check the
column to indicate their availability. Give a brief description of those that are available,
and say how each will contribute to the students’ learning and development.
Facilities Description Will it contribute to the
students’ learning and
development? Why?

Office of the (Principal)

Director

Library

Counseling Room (OSDS)

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(PTA Office) CBA Office

Comfort Room for Girls

Comfort Room for Boys

Others (Please Specify.)

Cashier’s Office

An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

Read the following statements carefully. Then write your observation report on the
space provided.

Guide Questions Classroom Observation Report

1. Describe the community

or neighborhood where
the school is found.

2. Describe the school

campus. What colors do
you see? What is the
condition of the buildings?
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3. Pass by the offices.
What impression do you
have of these offices?

4. Walk through the school

halls, the library, and the
cafeteria. Look around
and find other facilities
that the school has.

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Resource Teacher: Teacher’s Signature: School: Grade/Year Level: Subject

Area: Date:

1. Look at the walls of the classroom. What are the posted on the walls? What
heroes, religious figures, lessons, visual aids, announcements, do you see posted?
2. Examine how the pieces of furniture are arranged. Where is the teacher’s table
located? How are the tables and chairs/desks arranged?
3. What learning materials/equipment are present?
4. Observe the students. How many are occupying one room?
5. Is the room well-lit and well-ventilated?

An Observation guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

By guided these tasks as you do your observation. Then accomplish the matrix to
record your data.
CLASSROOM FACILITIES MATRIX
Classroom Facilities Description

(location, number,
arrangement, condition)
 1. Wall Displays

2. Teacher’s Table

3. Learner’s Desk

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4. Blackboard

5. Learning Materials/Visual
Aids

6.

7.
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9.

10.

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Write your observation report here.

Name of the School Observed:

Location of the School:

Date to Visit:

ANALYZE
How do the school campus and the classroom in particular impact the learning of the
students going to school? What are your conclusions?

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How does this relate to your knowledge of child and adolescent development/how does
this relate to your knowledge of facilitating learning?

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REFLECT
1. Would you like to teach in the school environment you just observed? Why? Why not?
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2. What kind of school campus is conducive to learning?

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3. What kind of classroom is conducive to learning?

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4. In the future, how can you accomplish our answer in number 3?

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5. Write your additional learnings and insights here.

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OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT

ACTIVITY 1.2 Observing bulletin board displays

Resource Teacher: Teacher’s Signature: School: Grade/Year Level: Subject

Area: Date:

The display board, or what we more commonly refer to as bulletin board, is one of the
most readily available and versatile learning resources.
To achieve the Intended Learning Outcomes, work your way through these steps: 1.
Examine for bulletin board displays. Include samples of those found at the entrance,
lobby, hallways and classrooms. 2. Pick one and evaluate the display. 3. Propose
enhancements to make the display more effective.

OBSERVE
As you look around and examine board displays, use the observation guide and forms
provided for you to document your observations.

An Observation Guide for BOARD DISPLAYS

Read the following carefully before you observe.
1. Go around the school and examine the board displays. How many board
displays do you see?
2. Where are the displays boards found? Are they in places where target viewers can
see them?
3. What are the displays about? What key messages do they convey? What
images and colors do you see? How are the pieces of information and images
arranged?
4. What materials were used in making the displays? Are borders used?
5. Do you notice some errors? (misspelled words, grammar inconsistencies and
the like)
6. Are the messages clear and easily understood?
7. Think about what got your attention. Why did it get your attention?
8. Take a photos of the display boards (if allowed).
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Based on the questions on the observation guide, write your observation report:

Observation REPORT
(You may paste pictures of the Board displays here)
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From among the board displays that you saw, pick the one that you got the most
interested in. examine it using the evaluation form below.

BOARD DISPLAYS EVALUATION FORM1

Topic of the Board

Display:________________________________ Location of
the Board Display in School: ____________________

Check the column that indicates your rating. Write comments to back up
your ratings.

4 – Outstanding 3 – Very Satisfactory 2 – Satisfactory 1 – Needs

Improvement

Criteria Comments

Effective
Communication It
conveys the message
quickly and clearly.

Attractiveness
Colors and
arrangement catch
and hold interest.

Balance
Objects are
arranged, so
stability is
perceived.

Unity
Repeated shapes or
colors or use of borders
hold display together.
 Interactivity
The style and approach
entice learners to be
involved and engaged.

Legibility
Letters and illustrations
can be seen from a
good
distance.

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Correctness
It is free from grammar
errors, misspelled words,
and ambiguity.

Durability
It is well-constructed,
items are securely
attached.

Bulletin Board Evaluated by:

Location:

Brief Description of the Bulletin Board:

EVALUATION

Strengths Weaknesses

Description of the
Bulletin Board
Layout
 Evaluation of
educational content,
and other aspects

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Recommendations or Suggestions for improvement

Signature of Evaluator over Printed Name:

Based on your suggestions, make your board display lay-out. You may present your
output through any of these:

∙ A hand-made drawing or layout

∙ An electric (computer) drawing/illustration or layout
∙ A Collage
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My Board Display Lay-out

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ANALYZE

What do you think was the purpose of the board display?

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Did the board display design reflect the likes/interest of its target audience?
Why? Why not?
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Was the language used clear and simple for the target audience to understand?
Why? Why not?
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Was the board display effective? Why? Why not?

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What suggestions can you make?

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Based on your suggestions, propose an enhanced version of the display boar. Use the
form below:
My Proposed Board Display

Theme:

Board Title:
 Rationale:
(Purpose)

Objectives:

Best features of my proposed bulletin enhancement:

Content Resources (Name each needed resources and give each a brief
description):

Materials for aesthetic enhancement:

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REFLECT

1. Name at least 5 skills that a teacher should have to be able to come up with
effective board displays. Elaborate on why each skill is needed.
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2. Which of the skills you named in # 1 do you already have? Recall your past
experiences in making board displays. How do you practice these skills?
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3. Which skills do you still need to develop? What concrete steps will you take on how
you can improve on or acquire these skills?
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ACTIVITY 3.2 Observing differences among learners with disabilities, giftedness,

and talents.

Resource Teacher: Teacher’s Signature: School: Grade/Year Level: Subject

Area: Date:

To realize the Intended Learning Outcomes, work your way through these steps:
1. Observe at least two of these classes.
a. SPED class with learners with intellectual disabilities
b. SPED class with learners with physical disabilities
c. SPED class for the gifted and talented
d. a regular class with inclusion of learners with disabilities
2. Note the needs of the learners that the teacher should address. 3.
Interview the teachers to find out more about the learners.
4. Write your observation report.
5. Analyze your observation data.
6. Reflect on your experience.

OBSERVE
Use the observation guide provided for you to document your observations.

An Observation Guide for the Learners’ Characteristics

Read the following carefully before you begin to observe. Then write your
observation report on the space provided.

1. Observe the class to see differences in abilities of the learners.

2. Try to identify the students who seem to be performing well and those that seem to be
behind.
3. Validate your observations by asking the teacher about the background and
needs of the learners.
4. Observe the behaviour of both regular students and those with special needs.
Note their dispositions, pace in accomplishing tasks, interaction with teacher, and
interaction with others.
5. Observe the teacher’s method in addressing the individual learning needs of the
students in his/her class.
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OBSERVATION REPORT

Name of the School Observed: _____________________________________

School Address: ________________________________________________
Date of Visit: ___________________________________________________
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ANALYZE
1. Did your observation match the information given by the teacher?
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2. Describe the differences in ability levels of the students in the class? What practices or
strategies are done or should be done to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of the
learners.
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3. Describe the methods used by the teacher in handling the students’ differences in
abilities. How did the students respond to the teacher? Did the teacher use
differentiated instruction? If yes, describe how.
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REFLECT
1. Recall the time when you were in elementary or high school. Recall the high and low
achievers in your class. How did your teacher deal with differences in abilities? Was
your teacher effective?
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2. What dispositions and traits will you need as a future teacher to meet the needs of the
learners?
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Activity 3.3 Observing the school

experiences of learners who belong to
Indigenous groups.

Resource Teacher: _______________ Teacher’s Signature_________ School:

____________ Grade/Year Level: ________________ Subject Area: _____________
Date: _____________

To realize the Intended Learning Outcomes, work your way through these steps.
1. To ensure that you have reviewed the no. 3 focused on Indigenous Peoples in the
Learning essentials of Episode 3.
2. Observe in a school with a program for IP learners. Below are some suggested schools:
a. Ujah School of Living Traditions, Hungduan, Ifugao
b. Sentrong Paaralan ng mga Agta, General Nakar, Quezon
c. Sitio Tarukan Primary School, Capas Tarlac
d. Mangyan Center for Learning and Development, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro e. Paaralang
Mangyan na Angkop sa Kulturang Aalagaan (PAMANAKA), San Jose Occidental Mindoro
f. Tubuanan Ati Learning Center, Balabag, Boracay Island
g. Balay Turun-an Schools of Living Traditions, Brgy Garangan and Brgy. Agcalaga,
Calinog, Iloilo
h. T’boli School of Living Traditions, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
i. Daraghuyan-Bukidnon Tribal Community School, Dalwangan, Malaybalay, Bukidnon
j. Talaandig School of Living Traditions, Lantapan, Bukidnon
k. Bayanihan Elementary School, Marilog, Davao
l. Lumad Bakwit School, UP Diliman, Quezon City

Website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUqQ4XezKnM

Please note: Ensure proper coordination of your college/university to obtain permission

from these schools before you visit.
If an actual visit is not feasible, consider a “virtual visit” through social media. And if still not
feasible consider a “virtual” field study through watching Indigenous Peoples in the
Philippines videos. There are several available at YouTube. You can start with this video
by DepEd:
DepEd Indigenous Peoples Education Office. National Indigenous Month (October) Video,
2013. Retrieve from: https://youtu.be/FsMjgQNz2YI
3. Write your observation report.
4. Analyze your observation data using the Indigenous Peoples Education Framework.
5. Reflect on your experience.
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OBSERVE
Use the observation guide provided for you to document your observations.

An Observation Guide for Indigenous Peoples Education

Read the following carefully before you begin to observe. Then write your observation
report on the space provided.
If you are watching videos you searched, instead of actually visiting a school, have these
question in mind as you are watching the videos. You can try to get in touch with the creator
of the videos and interview them too.

1. Before you observe, read about the specific IP group in the school you will visit, Know their norms
and customary greetings. This will help you blend in the school community and interact with respect.
2. Observe and note the different parts or areas of the school environment. How are learning spaces
arranged?
3. What activities do they do in these different areas of the school?
4. Who are the people who manage the school? Who are involved in teaching the learners? 5.
Observe how the teaching - learning process happen. Describe the learning activities they have and
the teaching strategies that the teacher uses.
6. Describe the Interaction that is taking place between the teacher and learners, among the
teachers, and in the school in general.
7. What instructional materials and learning resources are they using?
8. Interview the teacher or principal about the curriculum. Find out the curriculum
goals. You can use the questions found on the Analysis part of this activity.
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Write your observation report here.

OBSERVATION REPOR

(You may include photos here.)

Name of the School Observed
______________________________________________________ School Address
_________________________________________________________________ Date of
Visit ____________________________________________________________________
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OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT

ACTIVITY 4.1 Observing the Learner’s
community and home environment

Resource Teacher: _______________________ Teacher’s Signature: __________

School: ____________________________________Grade/Year Level: _______________
Subject Area: _______________ Date: __________

To realize my Intended Learning Outcomes, I will work my way through these steps:

1. Select a learner from the class which you have previously observed.
2. Interview the teacher about the learner’s characteristics and the community. 3.
Conduct a home visit to your selected learner’s residence.
4. Interview the parents about
a. The rules they implemented at home concerning their child’s schooling. b. The
learner’s activities and behavior while at home.
5. Write the Learner’s Profile
6. Analyze your observation and interview data.
7. Reflect on your observation experience.

OBSERVE

Use the activity form provided for you to document your observations.

An Observation/Interview Guide for Home-School Link

Read the following carefully before you begin to observe/interview. Then write your
observation report on the space provided.
1.Make a general observation of the learner. Describe him/her in each of the domains of
development:
∙ Physical-body built and height (thin, chubby, underweight, overweight), level
of physical activity (fast, slow, lethargic, active, etc.)
∙ Social-interaction with teachers and classmates (loner, shy, sociable, friendly, gets into
fights, liked by others, etc.)
∙ Cognitive (appears to understand lessons, copes with the lessons, excels, lags behind,
shows reasoning skills, turns in assignments and requirements, etc.)

Interview the Teacher

1. What are the most noticeable characteristics of the learner? (emotional dispositions,
behavior and discipline, sense of responsibility, study habits, academic performance,
relationship with peers, relationship with adults, social adjustment)
2. How does the teacher communicate with the parents? How often? What do they
discuss? How do they decide of the best course of action to resolve issues or problems?
3. How does the teacher utilize resources in the community to support the teaching
learning process? How does the teacher work with the community to meet the needs of
the learners?

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Interview with Parents

1. Conduct a home visit. Once there, observe the home set-up. (Home is orderly, family
pictures in the living room etc.
2. Use the Interview Questions on the next page. Just ask the questions with which you
feel comfortable.

Suggested Parent Interview Guide

Your teacher may ask you to use a more detailed interview guide. Be free to translate the
questions if necessary.

Name of Learner:

Date of Birth ______________________________ Age:_____________

Grade/Year Level:__________________________ Gender:___________
Number of Siblings:_________________________
Birth Order: _______________________________
 Parents:
Mother:_________________________________________
Age:_____ Occupation:___________________ Educational
Attainment:____________________
Father:_________________________________________
Age:_____ Occupation:___________________ Educational
Attainment:____________________

Learner’s Physical Aspect:

Health
1. Mother’s Health during pregnancy with the learner:
2. Ailments or health problems of the learner as a child:
3. Age of the learner when he started to walk/talk
4. Food preferences of the learner as a child and at present:
5. Who took care of him/her as a child?

Learner’s Social Aspect:

1. Describe your child’s sociability (friendly, outgoing or shy, loner)
2. Who were the learner’s playmates?
3. As a child then, was he/she allowed to play outside?
4. Is he/she allowed to go out with friends?
5. Do you have rules for him/her to follow regarding going out?
6. What are these rules?

Emotional-Moral
1. What are your expectations of your child?
2. How do you provide a nurturing environment for your child?
3. Does your child go to you when she/he feels down or has a problem? What do you do to
meet his/her emotional needs?
4. What do you do when he/she is not successful in something?

How do you discipline your children?

1. Do you have rules in the house? What are they?

2. How do you impose the rules?
3. What are the consequences of breaking the rules?

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Learner’s Cognitive Aspects:
1. What are the child’s interest?
2. What is he/she good at in school?
3. In what subject/s does he/she have difficulty?
4. How do you monitor his/her performance in school? How do you motivate
him/her? 5. Do you have rules at home to help him develop good study
habits?
6. What are these rules? How are they implemented?

After you have gathered all the necessary data. Write the learner’s development profile
using the outline below. Type the profile on a separate sheet and attached it to this learning
Episode.
THE LEARNER’S DEVELOPMENT PROFILE (Outline)
The Learner’s Development Profile
Name of the Learner:
School:
Date of Home Visit:
Date of Birth: Age:
Grade/Year Level: Gender:

Family Profile
Number of Siblings:
Birth Order:
Parent
Mother:
Age:
Occupation: Educational Attainment:
Father:
Age:
Occupation: Educational Attainment:

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Physical Development
In paragraph form, describe the physical development of the learner. Combine the
teacher’s, parents’ responses, and your own observations.
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Social Development
In paragraph form, describe the social development of the learner. Combine the teacher’s,
parents’ responses, and your own observations.
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Emotional-Moral Development
In paragraph form, describe the emotional-moral development of the learner. Combine the
teacher’s, parents’ responses, and your own observations.
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Cognitive Development
In paragraph form, describe the cognitive development of the learner. Combine the
teacher’s, parents’ responses, and your own observations.
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Findings
Write here your salient findings about the learner.
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Conclusions
Write your conclusions after you have analyzed the impact of the school and the home
On the learner’s development. The questions in the Analysis portion of this learning
Episode can help you.
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Recommendations
Write your recommendations
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ANALYZE
Your findings and recommendations in the Learner Development Profile will help you
answer the questions here.

1. From your home visit and Interview, what do you think is the style of parenting
experienced by the learner? Explain your answer.

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2. Relating your data with what you learned from child development, what family factors do
you think contribute to the development and over-all adjustment of the learner in school?
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3. Does the communication between the home-school have an effect on the learner? If yes,
what are these effects?

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4. How can the teacher partner with the community to contribute to the development and
learning of the students? Who are the people or which institutions can the teacher tap to
seek advice regarding the development and learning of the students

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REFLECT

1. Reflect on your own development as a child. What type of parenting did you
experience? How did it affect you?

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2. As a future teacher, how would you establish good home-school collaboration? How can
you work well with the parents? How can you help them? How can they help you?
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LINK THEORY TO PRACTICE

Direction: Read the items given below and encircle the correct answer
1. Which are most likely the kind of children raised by authoritarian
parents? I. Fearful
II. Inhabited
III. Hostile
IV. Withdrawn

A. I and II C.II and III

B. I, II and III D. I, II,III and IV

2. If a child was raised by authoritative parents, how will most likely will he/she behave in
class? A. Relates well to classmates
B. Is suspicious of others
C. Quarrels often with classmates
D. Has low level of Independence

3. Which parenting style/s contribute/s to the development of children who have lots of
responsibility?
A. Authoritarian C. Permissive
B. Authoritative D. Neglecting and permissive
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SHOW Your Learning Artifacts

Color Your World…

1. Make an artistic, colorful, and creative visual expression of your insights or feelings about the
influence of the home and school and community to the learner. Then, write a few statements on
the space below about your visual art Stick with acrostic…..
1. HOME SCHOOL

2. COMMUNITY LINK

2. Make a reflection acrostic about the home, school and community link.
Managing Time, Space and Learning Resources

Resource Teacher: ____________ Teachers Signature: ________ School: _________

Grade/Year Level: _____________ Subject Area: ___________ Date: _____________

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

REFLECT
Reflection as a future teacher.

1. Why do you need to enforce positive discipline?

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Activity 5.2 Identifying the Different Aspects of Classroom Management
Resource Teacher: ___________ Teachers Signature: ___________ School: ________
Grade/Year Level: ____________ Subject Area: ________________ Date: _________

OBSERVE
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT MATRIX
Observe a class and accomplish the given matrix.
Aspect of Classroom Description Effect on the learners
Management (To be filled out after you answer the
analysis questions)
1. Specific Areas in the
Classroom

2. Classroom Rules

3. Classroom Procedures

4. Daily Routines
5. Seating Arrangements

6. Handling Misbehavior/off-task
behavior

7. Reinforcement of Positive
Behavior

8. Others
9. Others

10. Others

ANALYZE
1. How did the classroom organization and routines affect the learners' behavior?
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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?
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3. Which behavior strategies were effective in managing the behavior of the learners? motivating
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 Observing Classroom Management and Routines

Resource Teacher: ___________ Teachers Signature: ___________ School: ________

Grade/Year Level: ____________ Subject Area: ________________ Date: _________

OBSERVE
Observe the classroom routines of the Resource Teacher by accomplishing the given checklist.
Checklist on Classroom Routines
Check Yes (✔) if observed and (x) if not observed.

Classroom Routines Observed (✔) Not Observed (*)

1. Movement into the classroom
2. Transition in classroom activities
3. Movement out of the classroom.
4. Use of lavatories / comfort room / washrooms
5. Passing of papers
6. Passing of books
7. Working with pairs/groups
8. Tardy students
9. Absent students
10. Submission/Collection of materials
11. Submission of projects
12. Asking questions during lessons
13. Asking for assistance
14. Joining classroom activities
15. Lining up
16. Walking in line
17. Fire drill / emergencies

Classroom Routines Observed (✔) Not Observed (*)

18. Movement between activities
19. Use of classroom supplies
20. Checking of assignments
Others, please specify
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ANALYZE

Analyze the routines set by the Resource Teacher by answering the following questions 1. Were the
routines effective in ensuring discipline and order in the class? Why? Why not?

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2. Which of those routines were systematic and consistently implemented? Explain your answer.

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REFLECT

Reflect on the various routines observed.

1. Which of the routines will you most likely apply in your class? Why? Why not
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Listing Down Classroom Rules

Resource Teacher: ___________ Teachers Signature: ___________ School: ________

Grade/Year Level: ____________ Subject Area: ________________ Date: _________

OBSERVE
Observe a class and list down the classroom rules formulated by the Resource Teacher. Copy the
importance of these rules.
Classroom rules are imperative and must be reinforced for learners' safety and secure. Rules also
teach discipline and self-control. Rules eliminate stress and will provide a pleasant, secured and
non-threatening environment. Rules ensure the students' engagement focus in their classroom
activities.
Classroom Rules Importance
1. E.g., Read directions well. - Ensures error in answering activities.
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ANALYZE
1. Analyze each given rule. What circumstances led to the formulation of the rule?
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2. Are classroom rules really important?
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REFLECT
Reflect on the various classroom rules set by the Resource Teacher. Will you have the same rules? If
not, what rules are you going to employ? Explain your answer.
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SHOW Your Learning Artifacts

Take some snapshots of the classroom routines employed by the Resource Teacher which are worth
emulating. Tell something about the pictures.
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 yourself?
What routines and procedures would you consider for this level Why?
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2. Make a list of the rules you are likely to implement in this level. Why would you choose rules?
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3. Should learners be involved in making the class rules? Why?
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 Demonstrating knowledge of positive and non-violent discipline in the
management of learner behavior.
Resource Teacher: ___________ Teachers Signature: ___________ School: ________
Grade/Year Level: ____________ Subject Area: ________________ Date: _________

OBSERVE
Observe the classroom management strategies that your Resource Teacher employs in the classroom.
You may also conduct an interview to substantiate your observation.
Check the management strategies employed by the Resource Teacher. Check (✔) observed, put an
(X) if not observed and O for no opportunity to observe.

Effective Classroom Management Strategies Observed Not Observed No 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 entire class.
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 contracts.
Others (Please specify)
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ANALYZE

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

1. How many strategies were employed by the resource teacher? Did this contribute to better
classroom management? Explain your answer.
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2. What were not used by the resource teacher? Were these important? What should have been
used instead? Explain.
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REFLECT
As a future teacher, reflect on the observations then answer the given question.

1. What classroom management strategies do I need to employ to respond to diverse types of

learners?

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Show Your Learning Artifacts

Show piece(s) of evidence of learning to capture the classroom management strategies used by
resource teacher.
Demonstrating and Understanding of Research-Based Knowledge Principles of Training and Learning
Resource Teacher: ____________ Teacher’s Signature: __________ School: _______
Grade/Year Level: _____________ Subject Area: _____________ Date: ___________
OBSERVE
Observe a class with the use of the principles of learning given in Revisit the learning Essentials. I will
identify of applications/violations of the principles of learning. I can cite more than one evidence per
principle of learning.

Principles of Learning What did the resource Teacher do to apply the

principles of learning

1. Effective learning begins with the setting of

clear and high expectations of learning outcomes.

2. Learning is an active process.

3. Learning is the discovery of personal meaning
and relevance of ideas.

4. Learning is a cooperative and a collaborative

process. Learning is enhanced in an atmosphere
of cooperation and collaboration.
ANALYZE

1. What principles of learning were most applied? Least applied?

Most applied
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Give instances where this/these principle/s could have been applied?

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REFLECT
From among the principles of learning, which one do you think is the most important?
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