CLASSROOM CLIMATE

AND
LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
Ms. Katherine Z. Vitto
MATS 1A

The Classroom
It is the product of the interaction
Climate
between and among teacher and
students than that of the physical
conditions of the classroom. (Ma. Rita
Lucas and Brenda Corpuz 2007)

A relatively enduring quality of the

school environment that is
experienced by participants, affects
their behavior, and is based on their
collective perceptions of behavior in

classroom climate
maybe

Warm inviting
Openness
Trust
Communication

Teachers & administrators

who are supportive of
students and of each
other

Cold

distant

A warm climate
encourages

Student learning & achievement

Reduces or eliminates many student management
problems (discipline)
Job satisfaction for teachers & administrators
Improved performance by teachers &
administrators
(Buckman, King, & Ryan, 1995)

Conducive Classroom Climate

It is a classroom
where:
Specific classroom rules and procedures
are clear
These classroom rules and procedure are
discussed on the first day of class.
Students are involved in the design of
rules and procedures
(Manzano, et al, 2003)

Techniques to acknowledge and reinforce

acceptable behavior and provide negative
consequences are employed.
Clear limits for unacceptable behavior are
established.
There is a healthy balance between
dominance and cooperation
Teacher is aware of the needs of different
types of students.
(Manzano, et al, 2003)

The Learning
It is theEnvironment
place where teaching and

learning can take place in the most

effective and productive manner.
(Corpuz & Salandanan, 2007)

It consists of the physical as well as

the psychological environment, that
surrounds the learner and that
influences his/her learning. (Corpuz &
Salandanan, 2007)

Arrangement of
Furniture

The furniture, like the table for

demonstrations located in front of the room.
The chairs are neatly arranged with
sufficient spaces in between.
Display shelves are located at the sides
Teaching devices are placed in the nearby
cabinets.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/

Source: http://www.thevillageschool.com

Physical Condition of
the Classroom
Clean and orderly set-up
Natural light and flowing fresh air
Free from noise coming from the
surroundings
The doors and windows could be opened
and closed with less difficulty

Classroom
Proceedings

Clear and enthusiastic voice of the teacher

Positive mood set by students and the
teacher
Preparation of materials
Methodical way of implementing
procedures

A Facilitative Learning
Environment
Encourages
people to be active
Promotes and facilitates the individuals
discovery of the personal meaning of idea.
Emphasizes the uniquely personal and
subjective nature of learning.
Difference is good and desirable
Consistently recognizes peoples right to
make mistakes

 Tolerates ambiguity
Evaluation is a cooperative process with
emphasis on self evaluation
People are encourage to trust in
themselves as well as in external sources
People feel they are respected and
accepted
Permits confrontation

Referenc
es

Corpuz, Brenda B. and Lucas, Ma. Rita D.

(2007).
Facilitating Learning: A Metacognitive
Process. Quezon City: Lorimar Publishing Inc.
Corpuz, Brenda B. and Salandanan, Gloria G.
(2007).
Principles of Teaching 1. Quezon City:
Lorimar Publishing Inc.