Field Study 1

Learning Episode 5 – Creating an Appropriate Learning Environment

Episode 5 provides an opportunity to examine how classrooms are structured or

designed to allow everyone’s maximum participation for effective learning. You should be able
to examine how classroom management practices affect learning. This Episode enhances the
application of the theories learned in the following professional subject such as Facilitating
Learner-Centered Teaching and The Child and Adolescent Learners and Learning Principles.

At the end of this Episode, I must be able to:

 Plan on how to manage time, space, and resources;
 Provide a learning environment appropriate to the learners and conducive to learning.

Activity 5.1 – Managing Time, Space and Learning Resources

OBSERVE

Name of the School: _________________________________________

Grade/Year Level: _______________________________________

Subject Area: _______________________________________

Teacher: _________________________________________

Date: ___________________________________________

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

1. As you observe the class, look into the characteristics of the learners. Note
their ages.
2. How many boys are there? How many girls?
3. Focus on their behavior. Are they already able to manage their own
behavior?
4. Can the learners already work independently?
5. Describe their span of attention.
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.

1. What are the daily routines done by the Resource Teacher? (prayer, attendance,
assignment of monitors, warm-up activities, etc). How are they done?

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2. Observe the noise level in the online classroom. How is this managed?

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3. If the learner is not following instruction or is off-task, what does the Resource Teacher
do? Describe the behavior strategies used.

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4. What does the Resource Teacher do to reinforce positive behaviors? (behavior

strategies)

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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

OBSERVE

Name of the School: _________________________________________

Grade/Year Level: _______________________________________

Subject Area: _______________________________________

Teacher: _________________________________________

Date: ___________________________________________

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT MATRIX

Observe a class and accomplish the given matrix.

Aspects of Classroom Description Effects on the Learners
Management (to be filled out after you
answer the analysis
questions)
1. Classroom Rules
2. Classroom Procedures
3. Daily Routines
4. Handling misbehavior/off-
task behavior
5. Reinforcement of Positive
Behavior
6. Others
7. 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 have in mind?

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3. Which behavior strategies were effective in managing the behavior of the learners? In
motivating students? Why were they effective?

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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?

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 2. Make a list of the rules you are likely to implement in this level. Why would you choose
these rules?

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

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SHOW Your Learning Artifacts

1. Paste pieces of evidence of classroom rules that work in class. You may also put pictures
of the physical space and learning stations which contribute to the effective
implementation of classroom management.