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Name: Kristine A. Ballon Course: BEEd

The Learners Development and Environment

Episode 3: Classroom Management and Learning

Date: January 10, 2014 Year & Block : 2-7

Cooperating School: Binitayan Elementary School Resource Teacher : Mr. Eduardo m. Brncano Jr.

OBJECTIVE :

Gain competence in managing time, space and resource to provide an environment which is appropriate to the learners and conducive to learning.

TASKS/PROCEDURES: 1. Observe a class 2. Using a checklist, find out the evident classroom components. 3. Describe how the classroom is structured/designed to allow everyone to participate in the learning activities. 4. Relate the data in your checklist to the learners behavior. 5. Reflect on how classroom management affects learning. 6. Submit a photo documentation of the classroom setting.

MEANS TO END

A. Read the following statements carefully. Then write your observation report on worksheet #3.1: 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 work independently? 5. Describe their span of attention. 6. Look into their listening skills and ability to concentrate. B. 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 worksheet #3.2: 1. Are there areas in the classroom for specific purposes(storage of teaching aids, books, students belonging, supplies, etc) 2. Are there rules and procedures posted in the room?

3. Did the students participate in the making of the classroom rules? 4. What are the daily routines done by the teachers? (prayer, attendance, assignment of monitors, warm-up activities, etc) 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? WORKSHEET #3.1 Observation for the Learners Characteristics Name of the School: Binitayan Elementary School Location of the School: Daraga, Albay Date Visit: January 10, 2014 Class Observed: Grade IV

Today, we observed the grade six pupils section Sunflower (two). Maybe, their age ranges from 10-13. They are very naughty and most of them were not listening to the instruction of their teacher. Actually, they talk most of the time. I think, they cannot manage yet their own behavior but as I saw, they can work independently sometimes. By the way, the number of boys and girls in that section are 23 and 19. While we are observing them, I noticed that their span of attention are only five to ten minutes, its disappointing due to they are already a graduating elementary pupils but they do not act according to their level. In addition, their listening skill and ability to concentrate are not so good maybe it is because of the teachers strategy or method, or should we say its because of the attitude of the teacher. Well, let us not talk about that let us focus on the grade six pupils. At this time, I cannot add any more about them due to my mind is not working well because I am so tired in the whole day. In view of this, the result of observation that our group conducted this day was good.

WORKSHEET # 3.2 Classroom Management Matrix

Aspect of the Classroom Management

Description

Effect on the Learners (to be filled up after you answer the analysis questions) place well as was It helps the learners to

Specific Areas in the Classroom The

teachers as

organized

the concentrate well in the lessons

students place. Classroom Rules

Their classroom rules were It serves as a reminder to the wrapped and place over the pupils. black board. It has pretty

designs. Classroom Procedures In the morning and afternoon It helps the learner realized the they pray before they start and importance of God. end the day. Daily Routines Aside from lessons that the The pupils have in their minds teacher gave them and recess the things that will happen next. they have also recitation. Seating Arrangement It was arranged according to It helps the learner by knowing the level of knowledge of the their level of knowledge. pupil. Handling Misbehavior/off/task behavior Reinforcement positive behavior The teacher tells them some Sometimes, it lessens the

words that will make them to confidence of the pupil. stop of what they are doing.

of The teacher says very good It develops the self-esteem of to the pupil when they do some the learner. good things.

1. How did the classroom organization and routines affect the learners behavior? The classroom organization and routine affects the learners behavior by setting their minds and also by telling them what they should do next. 2. What should the teacher have in mind when she/he designs the classrooms organization and routines? What theories and principles should you have in mind? When the teacher designs the classroom organization and routine, he should have in mind some factors for example the behavior of his pupils so that he can have an effective routine. The teacher should have in mind the theories and principles of teaching.

ASSESSMENT

3. Which behavior strategies were effective in managing the behavior of the learners? In motivating students? Why were they effective? The behavior strategy that was effective in managing the behavior f the learner is the strategy that sets rules in the classroom, while in motivating the pupils, the strategy should be the one that tells good things to the pupils. Its effective because it will develop the self-esteem of the learners.

CAREFUL THOUGHT

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? I see myself in grade four, organizing my classroom. The routines and procedures that I will consider for this level are the following: Pupils behavior; Pupils likes and dislikes; Pupils level of knowledge.

2. Make a list of the rules you are likely to implement in this level. Why would you choose this level? The list of rules that I likely to implement are: Discipline yourself; Respect others; Love God with all your heart.

I choose this level due to some personal matter to be specific, it is because I have a brother which is grade four.

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

The learners should be involve in making the class rules, so they will be always reminded about the rules and it will prevent them to do an unnecessary things.

 I entered the classroom with the conviction that it was crucial for me and every other student to be active participant, not a passive consumer Learning is a place where paradise can be created. - Bell Hooks