FS 2 – Learning Episode 6: Enhancing a Face-to-Face Environment

Revisit the Infographics

Notice the physical arrangement found in two classroom spaces. Spot the similarities and differences.

Similarities Differences
Helps students to stay focused Round tables are great for small
and on-task groups to use, because each
student is able to contribute
equally to a central project or
activity
Both provide students with Round tables also have more
access to various resources, room since chairs can be more
such as textbooks, materials, spaced out around the table
and technology, which can
enhance their learning
experience
Can have a positive impact on In the traditional seating,
student behavior, academic students cannot all see the
performance and class faces of their classmates nor
participation can the teacher see all of their
faces

Participate and Assist

Given the concepts and the infographic, how can you participate and assist in a face-to-face learning
environment?

To be an effective teacher in a face-to-face learning environment, one must encourage learner

participation, use effective communication techniques, and manage time and difficult classroom
situations. Also, create experiences that maximize participants’ attention and accelerate learning
through manipulating the classroom environment such as seating arrangements or set-up.

Notice
Having been exposed to the traditional classrooms in your basic education, it seems that everything is
familiar. However, as teaching learning theories evolve over time there are changes that are taking
place.

What changes have you noticed in the face-to-face classroom spaces?

Classroom Environment Before Classroom Environment Now

Focused on imparting knowledge through books, It motivates creative thinking with the freedom
manual number calculation (calculators were to question and find suitable answers through
expensive then), charts, cards, and print on paper experimentation with hands-on experience
Learning only happens within the school grounds Student population In a room Is controlled in
or classroom some schools and larger group of students can be
accommodated through online meetings such as
zoom and google meet, you can attend class
anywhere and anytime with a device and internet
 Teacher-centric classroom, a system where the Various access to better technology such as
teacher is in upfront and the students are seated interactive boards, tablets, laptops, etc.
in nice neat rows, listening to lectures
Analyze

What do you think brought the changes in the face-to-face learning environment now?

I think the reason why there are

changes in the face-to-face
learning environment is because
we
are now incorporating
technology to the classroom
and it provides effective
learning
environments.
I think the reason why there are
changes in the face-to-face
learning environment is because
we
are now incorporating
technology to the classroom
and it provides effective
learning
environments.
There are changes in this learning environment because modern education incorporates digital
technology and innovations to the classroom that provides effect learning experience for students.

From the changes that you identified, choose one that you can do. How will you do it?

I will do my best to create a classroom environment that allows us to be creative and effective using
digital tools available and feasible to acquire. The most common and simple way to do this is to use a
projector for lectures created on PowerPoint or any other platform that creates digital visuals. I will also
avoid putting distractions in the classroom or lessen it.

Do you think making the learning environment conducive for a face-to-face classroom will enable the
learners to achieve better learning outcomes? _____ Explain your answer.

It will help open children's minds, enable them to be more receptive to different perspectives, and
develop dynamic thinking. It also helps students develop the skill and values to work collaboratively with
each other and develop communication skills, preparing them for the real world which is the end goal of
modern teaching.

Write Action Research Prompts

Observe

What common problem have I noticed in a face-to-face learning environment?

Distractions like noise, litter, and humidity in the room – it could get really hot during the summer.

Can I translate this problem into a question?

What are ways to effectively lessen or avoid distractions in the classroom?

Reflect

How would I solve the problem?

Use creative ways to retain the student’s attention like ice breakers. Implement classroom rules to keep
the noise minimal and the room tidy.

Will it improve my teaching? How?

Yes, because handling a class face-to-face is challenging and will definitely test your flexibility, creativity,
resourcefulness, and management skills which helps develop teaching ability.

Plan

What will I do to solve the problem? Describe briefly how you will do it.

Implementing rules helps you to keep classroom behavior in check and your students on task. It sets
clear expectations for student behavior. One of the elements of a well-managed classroom is clear
expectations about how students should behave. Ice breakers should be able to keep students attentive.

Check for Mastery

1. B
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. B

Work on my Artifacts

Visit a school, where the learning environment is face-to-face. Prepare a detailed report describing the
face-to-face learning environment in terms of the three components:

Physical Environment

 Is the space inside the room more than enough for learners to move about?
o Yes, there is enough space to move around.
 Does the room arrangement match with teaching-learning principles? Are there several room
arrangements in the school?
o Yes, it is suitable for the school’s principles. And there are several locations like the
library that offers tables and seats arranged in various ways for student and teacher use.
 Are the visual displays attractive and do they stimulate learning?
o Yes, visual aids and graphics that are pleasing to the eye can be found everywhere and
strike curiosity
 Are the school premises safe and is the classroom space free from hazards?
o Yes, the school is perfectly safe for everyone and professionally accredited.
 Are learners comfortable in terms of light and ventilation?
o Yes, rooms are air-conditioned, well-ventilated, and installed with good lighting.

Psychological Environment

 Are there sets of rules and procedures followed? What are these?
 o Yes, some of these rules and procedures are as simple as keeping the room and facility
they use tidy at all times, permits for borrowing school-owned materials, tools, and
special rooms/ venues, returning borrowed tools and materials in good condition, and
having a pass for leaving the room during class.
 Are there sets of expectations that can motivate the learners to learn?
o Yes, I believe there is and I think the teachers and staffs do this on their own personal
way.
 Are these observable in the classroom?
- Classroom atmosphere based on trust, cooperation, and empathy
- Modeling of positive attitude, respectful behavior, constructive actions
- Avoidance of ridicule, sarcasm, superiority in the classroom
- Opportunities for learners to share their experiences and learning with each other

o Yes, it is observable in the classroom and school grounds.

Social Environment

 Are there opportunities for positive interaction inside the classroom?

o Yes, everyone respects each other and get along really well but still keep it professional.
 Are there outdoor activities that foster friendship, camaraderie, and cooperation?
o Yes, like Fitness Day and Amazing Race Event for the college department.
 How are individual needs and differences considered?
o Respect is always present, boundaries and limitations of a person is also always
considered, and racial differences are celebrated as something special by the school.

PORTFOLIO ENTRY

Ttile: The Face-to-Face Learning Environment

Describe the physical environment

The physical environment of the school reflects the importance of safe, clean, and comfortable
surroundings in creating a positive school climate in which students can learn. It assesses the level of
maintenance, ambient noise, lighting, indoor air quality, and/or thermal comfort of the school’s physical
structure, as well as its location within the community.

Describe the psychological environment

Teachers communicate within

the psychological environment
through their attitudes,
feelings of excitement, values,
and principles. Most students
enter the educational process
expecting to be encouraged and
assisted in their learning. The
psychological environment in
the
classroom sets the stage for
the expression of ideas,
opinions, and attitudes, the
asking of
questions, and the
investigation of concerns.
Essentially, the quality of
relationships among
students as well as between
students, teachers, other school
personnel, and school
leadership.
Teachers communicate within
the psychological environment
through their attitudes,
feelings of excitement, values,
and principles. Most students
enter the educational process
expecting to be encouraged and
assisted in their learning. The
psychological environment in
the
classroom sets the stage for
the expression of ideas,
opinions, and attitudes, the
asking of
questions, and the
investigation of concerns.
Essentially, the quality of
relationships among
students as well as between
students, teachers, other school
personnel, and school
leadership.
Teachers communicate within the psychological environment through their attitudes, passion, values,
and principles. Students should be encouraged and assisted in their learning as long as a guide is needed
by their side. The classroom must also have a comfortable atmosphere for teachers and students to
express ideas, feelings, opinions, and learning. And most importantly, the quality of relationships with
each other among students, teachers, and other school personnel. Leadership also contribute to a
psychologically healthy campus well-motivated towards building a safe and comfortable place for
learning with each other.

Describe the social environment

Teachers communicate within
the psychological environment
through their attitudes,
feelings of excitement, values,
and principles. Most students
enter the educational process
expecting to be encouraged and
assisted in their learning. The
psychological environment in
the
classroom sets the stage for
the expression of ideas,
opinions, and attitudes, the
asking of
questions, and the
investigation of concerns.
Essentially, the quality of
relationships among
students as well as between
students, teachers, other school
personnel, and school
leadership.
Teachers communicate within
the psychological environment
through their attitudes,
feelings of excitement, values,
and principles. Most students
enter the educational process
expecting to be encouraged and
assisted in their learning. The
psychological environment in
the
classroom sets the stage for
the expression of ideas,
opinions, and attitudes, the
asking of
questions, and the
investigation of concerns.
Essentially, the quality of
relationships among
students as well as between
students, teachers, other school
personnel, and school
leadership.
A positive social environment promote acceptance, kindness, forgiveness, and opportunities for growth.
A gentle learning environment is essential to address diverse needs of the students and individuality.

comfortable surroundings in
creating a positive school
climate in which students can
learn. It
assesses the level of
maintenance, ambient noise,
lighting, indoor air quality,
and/or thermal
comfort of the school's physical
structure, as well as its location
within the community.
comfortable surroundings in
creating a positive school
climate in which students can
learn. It
assesses the level of
maintenance, ambient noise,
lighting, indoor air quality,
and/or thermal
comfort of the school's physical
structure, as well as its location
within the community.
comfortable surroundings in
creating a positive school
climate in which students can
learn. It
assesses the level of
maintenance, ambient noise,
lighting, indoor air quality,
and/or thermal
comfort of the school's physical
structure, as well as its location
within the community
comfortable surroundings in
creating a positive school
climate in which students can
learn. It
assesses the level of
maintenance, ambient noise,
lighting, indoor air quality,
and/or thermal
comfort of the school's physical
structure, as well as its location
within the community
comfortable surroundings in
creating a positive school
climate in which students can
learn. It
assesses the level of
maintenance, ambient noise,
lighting, indoor air quality,
and/or thermal
comfort of the school's physical
structure, as well as its location
within the community
omfortable surroundings in
creating a positive school
climate in which students can
learn. It
assesses the level of
maintenance, ambient noise,
lighting, indoor air quality,
and/or thermal
comfort of the school's physical
structure, as well as its location
within the communi
omfortable surroundings in
creating a positive school
climate in which students can
learn. It
assesses the level of
maintenance, ambient noise,
lighting, indoor air quality,
and/or thermal
comfort of the school's physical
structure, as well as its location
within the communit
omfortable surroundings in
creating a positive school
climate in which students can
learn. It
assesses the level of
maintenance, ambient noise,
lighting, indoor air quality,
and/or thermal
comfort of the school's physical
structure, as well as its location
within the communit
omfortable surroundings in
creating a positive school
climate in which students can
learn. It
assesses the level of
maintenance, ambient noise,
lighting, indoor air quality,
and/or thermal
comfort of the school's physical
structure, as well as its location
within the communit
omfortable surroundings in
creating a positive school
climate in which students can
learn. It
assesses the level of
maintenance, ambient noise,
lighting, indoor air quality,
and/or thermal
comfort of the school's physical
structure, as well as its location
within the communit

comfortable surroundings in
creating a positive school
climate in which students can
learn. It
assesses the level of
maintenance, ambient noise,
lighting, indoor air quality,
and/or thermal
comfort of the school's physical
structure, as well as its location
within the community