Learning Activity 3: Classroom Management and LearningSubject in Focus: Facilitating Learning

Name of FS Student: Aira Grace E. Atabay______________________________________Course: Bachelor in Secondary Education Major in English _____Year and Section: _II-I__Resource Teacher: Ms. Gina Dela Cruz______________ Signature: _________________Cooperating School: Taguig Science High School_________________________________ __________________________________________

Your GoalAt the end of this activity, you will gain competence in managing time, space, and resources to provide an environment appropriate and conducive to the learners.

Your TasksReach you goals by doing the following tasks:

Step 3 Describe how the classroom is structured/designed to allow everyone to participate in the learning activitiesStep 2 Using a checklist, find out the evident classroom componentsStep 5 Reflect on how classroom management affects learningStep 4 Relate the data in your checklist to the learners behaviorStep 1 Observe a class

Your ToolsUse the activity form provided for you to document your observations.

Name of the School Observed: Taguig Science High School________________School Address: C.P. Tinga Sports Complex, Hagonoy, Taguig City____________Date of Visit: January 23, 2013__________________________________________Narrative Description of the ClassroomThe first thing that I noticed when I entered the class was the well decorated walls. . Rules and regulations are posted on the walls of the classrooms to constantly remind the students. They also posted different lesson from different classes and pictures of themselves and a lot more. I could really say that the students are really artistic. The classroom's surrounding is quiet and has an adequate lighting where the students can study without any one bothering them. All of the students has a study desk with a chair, no one is sitting on the floor. classroom also has a place at the back of the door where they put their cleaning materials. The personal belongings of the students are commonly placed under their chair or on the chair itself. The students has a sitting arrangement that is in favour with the teacher. They are arrange in a way that it would be easy for the teacher to manage. Although the classroom is not that big I think it is still conducive for learning because the students make sure that they maintain the cleanliness and orderliness in their classroom.

An Observation Guide for the Classroom ManagementDuring your observation of the classroom management, take note of important details. You may ask the teacher to verify your observations.Observation Notes:1. Where are the students belongings stored? Are there areas for these things to be kept?2. Have you seen any posted rules and regulations?3. What daily routines are being done by the teacher?4. How are the pupils arranged?

Classroom Management Matrix

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENTDESCRIPTION

Identified Classroom Management Area

Organization of the classroomThe classroom is well maintained by the students. It is clean and orderly.

Surrounding of the classroomThe surrounding is quiet and the classroom has an adequate lighting.

Arrangement of the studentsThe students has a sitting arrangement that is arrange according to their teacher.

Routine of the teachersThe teacher's routine starts with the students greeting then they would start with an activity before starting the lesson.

Rules and RegulationsRules and regulations are posted on the walls of the classrooms to constantly remind the students

Facilities inside the roomThey have a storage place for cleaning materials at the back of the door and each students has their own chair.

Your Analysis

What is the basis of the classroom organization and routine?

The classroom organization and routine is probably based on what will make the students learn better. The students, everything in the class is organized so that there would be effective learning and so that the students will be comfortable while they are studying. The routine of the class is based on what will make the students interested and excited with their lesson.

Cite certain theory that can support you answer. Share your insights with your classmates during the class.Glasser's choice theory can support my answer. Glasser's choice theory (formerly known as control theory) posits that students must learn to control their own behavior. The teacher's role is to guide the student in reflecting on his behaviors and exploring the reasons behind it. Choice Theory encourages discussion, reflection and even making amends in the place of simple rewards and punishments. It is designed to help students understand the motivations behind their behaviors so they can learn to make better choices on their own.

Your Reflections

1. Imagine yourself organizing your classroom in the future. In what grade/level do you see yourself in? What routines and procedures would you consider for this level? Why?

I see myself teaching first year students or the grade 7. I think my routine will start with a prayer then I will give an energizer so that the students will be energized and be actively participating. after that I will proceed on the lesson and from time to time I'll be conducting group activities so that the students will enjoy learning. I think that this kind of routine is effective for grade 7 students since they are at an age wherein they are really active.

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

Yes but not to the point that they will overrule the rules made by there teacher.

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