Learning Episode 5:

FIELD STUDY 1 Creating an Appropriate

Learning Environment
SPARK Your Interest
The 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 enhances the application of the theories learned in the following
professional subjects such as Facilitating Learner-Centered Teaching and The Child and
Adolescent Learner and Principles.

TARGET Your Intended Learning Outcome

At the end of the episode, I must be able to:

 Plan on how to manage time, space, and resources; and

 Provide a learning environment appropriate to the learners and conducive to
learning.

REVISIT the Learning Essentials

The classroom climate that is conducive to learning is one that is non-threatening
yet business-like. It is a classroom where, when creating audio-visual presentations, the
following are observed:

 Specific classroom rules and procedures are clear.

 Classroom rules and procedures are discussed within the first few days of the
school.
 Students are involved on the design of rules and procedures.
 Techniques to acknowledge and reinforce acceptable behavior are employed.
 Clear limits for acceptable behavior are established and negative consequences
for such are communicated.
 Classroom processes are democratic.

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OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT

Activity 5.1 Managing Time, Space and Learning Resources

Resource Teacher: Perning B. Llagas School: San Jose Elementary Shool

Year Level: Grade 3 Subject Area: ____________ Date: October 12, 2021
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.
As I observed the Grade 3 class whose age ranges 8-9, there are some
pupils who are very participative and cooperative in the class but there are also
pupils who are busy chitchatting with their seatmates.

2. How many boys are there? How many girls?

The total class population is 26 pupils; composed of twelve (12) boys and
fourteen (14) girls.

3. Focus on their behavior. Are they already able to manage their own behavior?
Some of them can manage their own behavior already by showing
total self-discipline especially when it comes to class discussion but there are
also pupils who like to wait for their teacher to remind them to stop doing
things which could destruct their classmates attention.

4. Can the learners already work independently?

Yes, of course since they can handle and accomplished task if it is
only self clarifying but some of them can no longer worked independently
when it comes to a serious type of task which needs the guidance and
helped of others.

5. Describe their span of attention.

The span of the pupils’ attention depends on how the teacher
motivates the whole class. Just what other says, they would only participate in
class if the teacher is jolly and enthusiastic. But in contrast, I came to think;
that this statement may depends on how a certain pupil involved himself or
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ANALYZE 1.0
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.

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 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
difference if these areas are specific purposes are not present?
Yes, the storage of teaching aid and books are located at the right side of the
room, just near at the comfort room. The teaching aid, books and other papers
are in a good condition and well arranged.

2. Are there rules and procedures posted in the room? List them down. Do these
rules reinforce positive behavior?
Yes, there are rules posted in the classroom. These are: 1. Listen when your
teacher is talking. 2. Follow directions carefully. 3. Respect yourself, respect
others and respect your school. 4. Raise your hand when you would like to
speak- do not call out. 5. Be safe, honest, helpful and neat.
These rules reinforce positive behavior because all of these rules about the
good attitude and manners of the learners.

3. Did the students participate in making the classroom rules? If the Resource
Teacher is available, ask him/her to describe the process. What’s the effect of
the student’s participation in rule-making on student’s behavior?
Yes, of course the pupils participated in making their classroom rules because
they are the one involved with this practice. The effect is the learners will be
reminded of the rules so that they will not do any kind of act to oppose any of
these.

4. What are the daily routines done by the Resource Teacher? (prayer, attendance,
assignment of monitors, warm-up activities, etc.) How are they done?
The class starts with a prayer then continues with the checking of
attendance, then the class discussion and when the classes end, they end it
with a prayer also.

5. Is there a seating arrangement? What is the basis of this arrangement? Does

this help in managing the class?
Yes, there is a seating arrangement in the class. The basis of arrangement
is alphabetically arrange, it starts from the boys and followed by the girls. Yes, it
helps in managing the class in the aspect that the teacher will be recognized
them easily.

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 6. Observe the noise level in the classroom. How is this managed?
The noise level of the classroom is on its peak. The reason why is because
the pupils are in their stage of age or in the level of exploration and expressing
publicly their ideas that’s why they may be a bit noisy. This noise level is
managed by the teacher by talking to the students.

7. If the learner is not following instruction or is off-task, what does the resource
teacher do? Describe the behavior strategies used.
If the learner does not follow instructions given to him or her, the
teacher provides a disciplinary action and after, the teacher asks nicely why he
or she did not follow and will make the pupils realize that they should follow.

8. What does the Resource Teacher do to reinforce positive behaviors? (behavior

strategies)
The Resource Teacher do to reinforce positive behavior is by talking nicely
to the pupils and being a role model to them.

ANALYZE 2.0

1. How did the classroom organization and routines affect the learner’s behavior?

The classroom organization and routines affect the learner’s behavior by knowing
their limitations. The minds of the pupils are set that they rules to be followed because
of this they will practice their proper attitude an act politely.

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?

The teacher should have in mind that he or she mingles with pupils so that he or
she will be more careful while making the set of routines, they should make it to a point
that the pupils are oriented and they participate while making the rules. And also the
teacher should prepare ice breaker so that the pupils will not get bored and will retain
the interests in studying.

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

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 Behavior strategies effective in managing the behavior of the learners are by
ding positive reinforcement. The teacher should play the characteristics of being caring
and should motivate the learners to pursue their efforts in their study by giving rewards
or incentives if the pupils performs excellence in class whether academically or non-
academically by doing this so, the pupils will strive hard, will actively participate and will
perform very well.

REFLECT

1. Why do you need to enforce positive discipline?

Positive discipline is an approach to teaching that helps children succeed, gives
them the information they need to learn and supports their development. I need to
enforce positive discipline because it respects children’s right to healthy development,
protect from any violence and active participation in their learning.

2. 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?
As I imagine myself organizing my classroom in the future, I see that I will be
handling Grade 1 pupils. If I will be handling Grade 1 pupils I will do routines or
procedures that will surely suit their age range. For example when the class starts I will
teach them to pray firs before anything else, I would also imply that there would be
story telling session so I can get their interests and slowly going to the subject matter
in a way that they will not feel hazard but instead they will enjoy. I could also conduct
ice breakers, a little dance step and singing a song to stimulate the energy of the
pupils. And I will also provide few minutes for rest because during this stage of the
learner they will surely get tired as time and activities pass by. Rest minutes will help
them to regain their energy.

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

1. Uniform of the students should be worn properly.

2. School I.D should always be present.
3. Boys should observe proper haircut.
4. Boys and Girls should observe proper hygiene all the times.
5. The pupils should show respect, care and love to each other.

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I choose these set of rules so that the pupils will observe cleanliness and being orderly
so that the pupils will be able to be responsible of their own being. I would also like to
promote unity inside the classroom and good relationship between myself and my
pupils.

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

Yes, for main reason that they will be the one who will benefited and will follow
these set of rules. And they should also be aware of these rules so that they will know
their limitations.

LINK Theory of Practice

Directions: Read the items given below and encircle the correct answer.

1. Focusing on natural consequences of students’ behavior develops more self-

regulation in the students. Which of the following teacher statements demonstrates
focusing on natural consequences?

A. “Those who were noisy today during seatwork will not be allowed to play games
in the computer later.”

B. “If it takes you longer to finish the seatwork because time is wasted with
chatting then we won’t have time to go to the playground anymore.”

C. “Those who are well-behaved in class will be given plus 5 points in the quiz.”

D. If you get a grade of 95 or higher in the first two assignments, you will be
exempted from the 3rd assignment.

2. Learners are more likely to internalize and follow classroom rules

when___________________.

A. The teacher clearly explains the rules she prepared

B. The learners know the punishments for not following the rules

C. The learners participate in the rule-making process

D. The teacher gives additional points for those who follow the rules

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 3. For a teacher to establish and maintain consistent standards of learners’ behavior,
they should do all EXCEPT _______________________.

A. Give immediate feedback to reinforce appropriate behavior of learners

B. Be open to exceptions each time a learner misbehaves in class

C. Communicate and enforce school’s policies and procedures clearly and

consistently

D. Handle behavior problems promptly and with due respect to learners’ rights.

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.

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EVALUATE Performance Task
Evaluate your work TASK Field Study 1, Episode 5 – Creating an Appropriate Learning
Environment
Learning Outcome: Plan on how to manage time, space, and resources; and Provide a learning
environment appropriate to the learners and conducive to learning.

Name of FS Student: Lea R. Robrigado Date Submitted: October 16, 2021

Year & Section: IV- A Course: Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED)

Learning Excellent Very Satisfactory Satisfactory Needs Improvement

Episode 4 3 2 1

Accomplished All observation One (1) to two (2) Three (3) observation Four (4) observation
Observation questions/tasks observation questions/tasks not questions/tasks not
Sheet completely questions/tasks not answered/accomplished. answered/accomplished.
answered/accomplished. answered/accomplished.
Analysis All questions were All questions were Questions were not Four or more
answered completely; answered completely; answered completely; observations were not
answers are with depth answers are clearly answers are not clearly answered; answers not
and are thoroughly connected to theories; connected to the connected to theories;
grounded on theories; grammar and spelling are theories; one (1) to three more than (4)
grammar and spelling free from errors. (3) grammatical/ spelling grammatical /spelling
are free from errors. errors. errors
Reflection
Profound and clear; Clear but lacks depth; Not so clear and shallow; Unclear and shallow;
supported by what were supported by what were somewhat supported by rarely supported by what
observed and analyzed. observed what were observed and were observed and
analyzed analyzed

Learning Portfolio is reflected on Portfolio is reflected on in Portfolio is not reflected Portfolio is not reflected
Artifacts in the text of the the text of the learning on in the text of the on in the context of the
learning outcomes; outcomes; Complete, learning outcomes; learning outcomes; not
Complete, well well organized, highly Complete, well complete; not organized,
organized, highly relevant to the learning organized, highly not relevant
relevant to the learning outcome relevant to the learning
outcome outcome
Submission Submitted before the Submitted on the Submitted after the Submitted two (2) days
deadline deadline deadline or more after the
deadline
COMMENT/S Overall Score Rating:
(Based
Transmutation)

Transmutation of Score to Grade/Rating

Score 20 19-18 17 16 15 14 13-12 11 10 9-8 7-below
Grade 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00 3.5 5.00
99 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 75 72 71-below

BERNARD S. PANTONILLA, Ph.D. _________________

Signature of FS Teacher above Printed Name Date
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