LEARNING EPISODE 03:
CREATING AN APPROPRIATE LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
This learning Episode 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 enhance 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.
TARGET Your Intended Learning Outcome
At the end of this Episode, I must be able to:
o plan on how to. manage time, space, and resources; and
o provide a learning environment appropriate to the learners and conducive to learning.
REVISIT the Learning Essentials
The classroom climate that is conducive for learning is one that is non-threatening yet business-like. It is a classroom where,
when creating audio-visual presentations, the following are observed:
o Specific classroom rules and procedures are clear.
o Classroom rules and procedures are discussed within the first few days of the school.
o Students are involved in the design of rules and procedures.
o Techniques to acknowledge and reinforce acceptable behavior are employed.
o Clear limits for unacceptable behavior are established and negative consequences for such are communicated.
o Classroom processes are democratic.
ACIVITY 3.1: MANAGING TIME, SPACE AND LEARNING RESOURCES
Resource Teacher: Rhaky M. Pascua_ Teacher's Signature: _________________ School:__STNHS_______
Grade/Year Level: _____8___________ Subject Area: ______Mathematics______ Date: ________________
OBSERVE
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. 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.)?
Describe these areas. Will it make a difference if these areas for specific purposes are not present?
2. Are there rules and procedures posted in the room? List them down. Do these rules reinforce positive behavior?
3. Did the students participate in making available, ask him/her to describe the process. What's the effect of students'
participation in rule-making on student's behavior?
4. What are the daily routines done by the Resource 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? Does this help in managing the class?
6. Observe the noise level in the classroom. How is this managed?
7. If a learner is not following instruction or is off-task, what does the Resource Teacher do? Describe the behavior strategies
used.
8. What does the Resource Teacher do to reinforce positive behaviors? (behavior strategies)
REFLECT
Reflection as a future teacher.
1. Why do you need to enforce positive discipline?
ACIVITY 3.2: IDENTIFYING THE DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Resource Teacher: ________________ Teacher's Signature: _________________ School:________________
Grade/Year Level: ________________ Subject Area: _______________________ Date: ________________
OBSERVE
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT MATRIX
Observe a class and accomplish the given matrix.
Aspects of Classroom Description Effect on the Learners (to be filled out
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
10. Others
ANALYZE
1. How did the classroom organization and routines affect the learners' behavior?
2. What should the teacher have in mind when she/he 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?
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?
2. Make a list of the 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?
SHOW Your Learning Artifacts
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.
