Field Study 1: The Learners Development and Environment

Episode 3:

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND LEARNING

Name of FS Student: ____________________________________________________________________ Course: ___________________________________________ Year & Blk: _________________________ Resource Teacher: __________________________________ Signature: _________________________

Your Target At the end of his activity, you will gain competence in managing time 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 hoe the classroom is structured / designed to allow everyone to participate in the learning activities. Relate the data in your checklist to the learners 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 Learners Characteristics Read the following statement carefully. Then write your observation report on the provided space. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. As you observe the class, look into the characteristics of the learners. Note their ages. How many boys are there? How many girls? Focus on the behavior. Are they already able to manage their own behavior? Can the learners already work independently? Describe their span of behavior. Look into their listening skills and ability to concentrate.

Name of the School Observed ____________________________________________________________ Location of the School __________________________________________________________________ Date of Visit ___________________________________________________________________________

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 observation so you can verify your observation. Write your notes below; and then organize your data in the table that follows. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Are there areas in the classroom for specific purpose? Are there rules and procedures posted in the room? Did the students participate in making the classroom rules? What are the daily routines done by the teacher? How are they done? Is there a seating arrangement? What is the basis of this arrangement? Observe the noise level in the classroom. How is this manage? If a learner is not following instructions or is off-task, what does the teacher do? What does the teacher do to reinforce positive behavior?

Observation Notes:

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT MATRIX Aspect of classroom Mgt. Description Effect on the Learners (to be filled up after you answer the analysis questions)

1. Specific Areas in the Classroom 2. Classroom Rules

3. Classroom Procedures

4. Daily Routines

5. Seating Arrangement

6. Handling misbehavior/off task behavior 7. Reinforcement of Positive Behavior 8. Others

9. Others

Your Analysis: 1. How did the classroom organization and routines affect the learners behavior?

2. What should the teachers have in mind when he/she designs the classroom organization and routines? What theories and principles should you have in mind?

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

Your Reflection:

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 and why?

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

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

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