Module 3: Classroom Management Skills in the Teaching Learning Process

Lesson 1: Classroom Management Skills and Styles

Learning Outcomes:
1. Observe the teacher’s style of managing his/her class
2. Acquaint with the classroom routine established by the teacher to maximize time for teaching –
learning activities.
3. Describe the classroom routine established by the teacher and how a classroom is organized and
managed.

Introduction:
Hello Students,

Welcome to lesson 1 of module 3. This time you will be observing how the learners behaved at the
beginning of the day, upon arrival, during their sharing time in the distribution and collection of materials
and in all other learners’ activities and responsibilities in the classroom. Attendance will also be checked.
After observation, you will noticed that the success of teaching and learning is determined by the way the
class is managed and organized.
ACTIVITY:

Observation Guide

Research/Watch a teaching demonstration video on YouTube. The video must focus on your
area of specialization. Observe and checked the teacher’s classroom management skills
while facilitating the teaching and learning process. These management skills include:
a. Routine activities to ensure classroom discipline such as
 checking of attendance
 seating arrangement
 handling materials and devices
 classroom courtesies
b. Monitoring of the learner’s behavior and the teacher’s response to the various
forms of student behavior.

Preliminary Activity:
Be guided by these questions as you do your observation of the classroom management. Write your
notes below and then organize your data in the table that follows.
1. Are the areas in the classroom for specific purposes (storage of teaching aids, books, students, belongings,
supplies, etc.) Describe these areas.
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2. Are the rules and procedures posted in the room? List them down.
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3 Is there a seating arrangement? What is the basis of this arrangement?

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My Checklist for Effective Classroom Management
This will be accomplished while you observes the teacher’s management styles.
Classroom Management Skills YES NO An example of this is ......
1. The teacher checked attendance using the
learners name in assigning their proper seat plan.

2. There was definite place for storage of

materials needed and used in the classroom.

3. There was a system observed on how students

enter/ leave the classroom.

4. The teacher inter acted positively and

effectively with the learners.

5. The teacher used some techniques to control

disruptive behavior of the learners.

6. The teacher was fair, minded and consistent in

dealing with the learners in appropriate behavior.

7. The teacher has an effective approach in

grouping learners for different learning activities.

8. Classroom was structured to enhance learning

(display boards, lights, ventilation, etc.)

9. Board work, visual aids, and instructional

materials were prepared ahead of time.

10. The teacher was flexible in his/her time

management.

11. The teacher maintained order and discipline in

classroom.

12. The teacher was flexible in his/her time

management

13. The teacher used non-threatening styles of

discipline.
14. There is a provision for safety and security of
students.
15. The teacher reinforced students for
appropriate behavior and refrained from using
physical punishment.
ANALYSIS:
After observation you are ready to answer the following questions.
1. What kind of classroom management does the teacher practice? Why?
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2. Do you think that the management style that the teacher is using in class contributes to the
students learning? Why? Why not?
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3. If you were the teacher, what management style would best maximize student learning?
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ABSTRACTION:

Classroom management is defined as the “administration or direction of activities with special

reference to such problems as discipline, democratic techniques, use and care of supplies and reference
materials, the physical features and the social relationship of learners” in the classroom (Good, Dictionary of
Education)
Management of a classroom includes the organizations of its physical conditions as well as the use of
materials of instruction. Classroom routines that can be established to save time, effort and resources may
include seating arrangement to facilitate checking of attendance, distributing and returning of instructional
materials, entering and leaving the room and observing classroom courtesy. The way the classroom teacher
interacts with the learners and the way learners interact with their mentor and with one another is an attribute
of a healthy environment conducive for learning.
Good classroom management establishes an atmosphere that permits activities to be carried out
efficiently and economically. A well - organized classroom is conducive for mental development because
the teaching and learning process becomes enjoyable and interesting under favorable conditions.
APPLICATION:
Let’s build on: After reading please be guided by these questions and write your responses after each
guide question.

1. What kind of classroom management do you want to practice? Why?

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2. How important is classroom management to the teaching-learning process? Why/ Why not?
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CHECKLIST FOR EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT:

Make use of the same video that you have watched. Observe teacher’s management styles Below is a
list of principles on classroom management backed up by research as cited by James H. Stronge in his book
“Qualities of Effective Teachers” (2002)
Always Usually Sometimes Seldom Never
Observe Observe Observed Observed Observe
Principles on classroom
d d d
Management
3 2
5 4 1
1. The teacher consistently
applies proactive discipline as
the crux of effective classroom
management
2. The teacher establishes
routines for all daily tasks and
needs.
3. The teacher orchestrates
smooth transitions and
continuity of momentum
throughout the day.
4. The teacher strikes a
balance between variety and
challenge in students’
activities.
5. The teacher, as classroom
manager, is aware of all actions
and activities in the classroom.
6. The teacher resolves minor
inattention and disruption
before they become major
disruptions.
7. The teacher reinforces
positive behavior.
8. The teacher treats minor
disturbance calmly.
9. The teacher works out a
physical arrangement of chairs
that facilitates an interactive
teaching-learning process.
10. The teacher makes good
use of every instructional
moment. He / She minimizes
discipline time to maximize
instructional time.
Reflection:
The following questions will guide you to how to observe based on actual action of a mentor.

1. Identify at least three indicators of consistent classroom management used by the teacher and how well
was the teacher able to facilitate learning?
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2. What constitutes a conducive physical learning environment? How can a teacher come up with a
physical environment that is supportive of learning?
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3. Why is establishing routines considered an effective practice in classroom management?

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4. What routines can be established for an efficient and effective teaching-learning process?
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5. To what extent does knowledge on the stages of development help the teacher in managing the class to
have an effective teaching-learning?
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So you have successfully completed the activities and tasks for lesson 1. It is expected that you have
gained insights and meaningful experience in lesson 1. Now, you are already prepared to move to lesson 2
of this module. So, Enjoy and keep working!