FIELD STUDY 1 Episode 3 (1)

FIELD STUDY 1 THE LEARNER’S DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT Episode 3 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND LEARNING

Name of FS Student: Mary Jane D. Salamanes Course: Bachelor in Secondary Education (Bio-Science) Year and Section: BSEd 4C Resource Teacher:Mr. Nelson Bello Signature _________________ Cooperating School: Gadgaran Integrated School Your Target At the end of this activity, you will gain competence in managing time, space and resources to provide an environment which is appropriate to the learners and conducive to learning. Your Map To reach your target, do the following tasks:     

Observe a class. Using a checklist, find out the evident classroom components. Describe how the classroom is structured/designed to allow everyone to participate in the learning activities. Relate the data in your checklist to the learner’s behavior. Reflect on how classroom management affects learning.

Your Tools Use the activity form provided for you to document your observations. AN OBSERVATION GUIDE FOR THE LEARNER’S CHARACTERISTICS Read the following statements carefully. Then write your observation report on the provided space. 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. 6. Look into their listening skills and ability to concentrate.

For the past three weeks of my observation, I was able to observe every learners regarding on their different behaviors. In a class where I am observing, the range of their age is 13-18 yrs.old. They are 51 students in all, 19 boys and 32 girls. At some point the learners can already manage their own behavior. Based on what I have observed, the learners cannot work independently; they just depend on the works of their classmates. In terms of their attention, they have a better span of attention compare to that of the lower levels. But they need a guide from their teachers to correct their wrong doings. Based on their concentration in the class they need also a guidance because some of them cannot understand the said task of their teachers.

AN OBSERVATION GUIDE FOR THE CLASSROOM VISIT Be guided by these questions as you do your observation of the classroom management. It is also good to ask the teacher for additional information so you can verify 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 of teaching aids, books, students’ belongings, supplies, etc.)? 2. Are there rules and procedures posted in the room? 3. Did the students participate in making the classroom rules? 4. What are the daily routines done by the teacher? (prayer, attendance, assignment of monitors, warm-up activities, etc.) How are they done? 5. Is there a seating arrangement? What is the basis of this arrangement? 6. Observe the noise level in the classroom. How is this managed? 7. If a learner is not following instructions or is off-task, what does the teacher do? (behavior strategies) 8. What does the teacher do to reinforce positive behaviors? (behavior strategies)

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT MATRIX Aspect of Classroom Management 1. Specific Areas in the Classroom

2. Classroom Rules

Description

Effect on the Learners

CR, teachers table, chairs, cabinets and blackboards

It helps the students more interactive in every activity.

Rules about their laboratory precautionary procedures.

It helps the students know what are the different rules during laboratory activities, the do’s and don’t’s. Give the students a price to those who excel in the class and a demerit to those who are not.

3. Classroom Procedures

4. Daily Routines 5. Seating Arrangement

6. Handling misbehavior/off-task behavior Reinforcement of Positive Behavior

Prayer before the class.

before anything else always seek God. 2 columns and in every The students are crowded columns there are 6 in their seats so the rows. teacher can’t focus on the other. Noisy students are The teacher gave observed during classes. punishment to those who are noisy. Values Education Corner Students apply the different values they have learned.

8. Others 9. Others

10. Others

Your Analysis 1. How did the classroom organization and routines affect the learner’s behavior?  The classroom organization and routines affects the learner behavior in a sense that it serves as a guide for the students on how to manage their task and it also serve as a guide for them to change their attitude because they know that their teacher is monitoring their behavior. 2. What should the teacher have in mind when he/she designs the classroom organization and routines? What theories and principles should you have in mind?

 The teacher should bear in his mind when he designs the classroom organization and routine, the effects of those to the learners, what would be the outcome of those things if it is effective or not.  I guess the theory of John Dewey which is the experimental learning or the learning by doing. By this theory we can help our students to work or learn independently, because not all times we have a companion to do our task, they should learn to face the world independently without depending to others. 3. Which behavior strategies were effective in managing the behavior of the learners in motivating students? Why were they effective?  I guess the effective strategy in managing the behavior of the students is the recitation or the student centered strategy so that the students will be attentive to the discussion and will focus their attention to the lesson, so that if the teacher will asked a question they will not be afraid to answer. Your Reflections 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?  I’m imagining myself in the first section in the second year level. If ever I will be organizing a classroom,the routines that I will practice is first the prayer and then checking of the attendance. I would also do different exercises to measure their learning and checking all their activities. 2. Make a list of the rules you are likely to implement in this level. Why would you choose these rules?  Come to class on time.  Follow the rules and regulations inside the class.  Wear proper uniform.  Always wear I’d.  No cheating during the exam. I’m choosing those rules to discipline the students to be responsible and to have a discipline to their selves. 3. Should learners be involved in making the class rules? Why? 

Yes, the learners should be involved in the class rules so that they will be aware of the do’s and don’t’s inside the room, and to make them know their limitations when they are inside the classroom.