EPISODE 6
CLASSROOM MANGEMENT AND CLASSROOM ROUTINES
Introduction
This Episode focuses on the classroom structure and routines performed by the
teachers in class to provide a safe, friendly, non-threatening and caring environment.
Effective classroom routines ensure order and discipline to help the students to stay calm and
focused in their daily tasks.
Learning Outcome:
At the end of this activity, I should be able to:
Identify the classroom routines set by the teacher; and
Observe how the students execute the various classroom routines.
At the end of this activity, I should be able to document observation report using
observation guide and matrix, and reflect on my obervation experience.
My Observation
An Observation Guide for the Teacher’s Classroom Routines and Rules
1. Interview the teacher about classroom routines.
2. Observe the teacher and the learner.
3. Analyze observation and interview data.
4. Reflect on observation experience.
My Map
Write 3-5 sentences on your strategies to meet your experience of this Episode.
My Mission
1. List down classroom routines set by the teacher.
2. Document the students’ execution of the various classroom routines.
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3. Analyze the result of the observation and interview data.
4. Reflect on my observation experiences.
My Target/Learning Objectives
1. Identify the classroom routines set by the teacher; and
2. Observe how the students execute the various classroom routines.
3. Analyze the teacher’s routines and classroom rules.
4. Reflect on the various routines and classroom rules.
5. Create my learning artifacts about classroom routines.
My Tools
Given the chance to interview the teacher, activity forms are provided to document my
observations. It is advised that I need to read the entire worksheet before meeting and
interviewing them.
Checklist on Classroom Routines
Directions: Observe the classroom routines of the Teacher by accomplishing the given
checklist.
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Checklist on Classroom Rules
Directions: Observe the classroom routines of the Teacher by listing down classroom rules.
Classroom Rules Importance
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My Analysis
1. Were the routines effective in ensuring discipline and order in the class? Why? Why not?
2. Which of those routines were systematic and consistently implemented? Explain your
answer.
3. Analyse each given rule, what circumstances led to the formulation of the rule?
4. Why are classroom rules important?
My Reflection
1. Which important routine will I most likely apply for my class? Why?
2. What specific rules will I be going to employ in class?
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My Learning Artifacts
Take some snapshots of the classroom routines employed by the teacher. Describe the
pictures.
My Documentation
(Note: Organize your documentation in an orderly and presentable photos with short caption.
Caption is just a phrase)
Please consider
Your journey of this episode
References
Lucas, Maria Rita D., Borabo, Milagros L, Bilbao, Purita P., and Corpuz, Brenda B. Field Study 1.
Observations of Teaching-Learning in Actual School Environment. OBE-Based and PPST
Based. LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. Quezon City, Metro Manila. 2020
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EPISODE 7
PHYSICAL AND PERSONAL ASECTS OF CLASSROOM MANGEMENT
Introduction
This Episode tackles classroom management and discipline. It focuses on the personal
and physical aspects of classroom management. Which are central to teaching and therefore
must be consistently implemented.
Learning Outcome:
At the end of this activity, I should be able to:
Identify two aspects of classroom management, and
Determine the classroom management strategies that the Resource Teacher employed
in his/her class.
At the end of this activity, I should be able to accomplish what is required in this
Episode, particularly the personal and physical aspects of classroom management.
My Observation
An Observation Guide for Classroom Management
1. Observe and interview the teacher about personal and physical aspects of classroom
Management as well as his/her classroom management strategies.
My Map
Write 3-5 sentences on your strategies to reach the Resource Teacher and request for a
possible observation and interview.
My Mission
1. Observe a class and interview the Resource Teacher.
2. Analyze the different elements of personal/physical classroom management and the
accomplished checklist
3. Reflect on the aspects of personal and physical classroom management.
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4. Show pieces of evidence of learning to capture the classroom management
strategies
My Target/Learning Objectives
1. Interview the teacher about the personal and physical aspects of classroom
management which ensures proper classroom management and discipline, and the
employed classroom management strategies by the Resource Teacher.
2. Analyze the different elements of personal/physical classroom management and the
accomplished checklist
3. Reflect on the aspects of personal and physical classroom management.
4. Show pieces of evidence of learning to capture the classroom management
strategies
My Tools
Given the chance to interview the teacher, activity forms are provided to document my
observations. It is advised that I need to read the entire worksheet before meeting and
interviewing the Resource Teacher.
Aspect of Classroom Management
Directions: Put a check mark if these aspects were observed in the classroom.
Aspects of Classroom Management Yes No
1. Personal Classroom Management
1.1 Is the teacher well-groomed that he/she demands respect from
learners?
1.2. Is the teacher’s voice modulated and can be heard by entire
class?
1.3. Was the teacher always present in class?
1.4 Did the teacher arrive on time in class?
1.5 Does the teacher exude a positive attitude towards teaching?
2. Physical Classroom Management
2.1 Is the classroom well-ventilated?
2.2 Is the lighting good enough?
2.3 Is the classroom free from noise?
2.4 Does the seating arrangement provide better interaction?
2.5 Is the design/structure of the room inviting to classroom
activities?
2.6 Is the physical space / learning station clear from obstruction?
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Effective Classroom Management Strategies
Directions: Put a check mark if it is observed, put an x if it is not observed, O for no
opportunity to observe.
Effective Classroom Management Observed Not Observed
No Opportunity
to Observe
Strategies
1. Model to the students how to act in different
situations.
2. Establish classroom guidelines.
3. Document the rules.
4. Refrain from punishing the entire class.
5. Encourage initiative from class.
6. Offer praise and rewards.
7. Use non-verbal communication.
8. Take time to celebrate group effort.
9. Let students work in group.
10. Interview students to assess their needs.
11. Address bad behaviour quickly.
12. Consider peer teaching.
13. Continuously engage the students.
14. Assign open-ended project.
15. Write group contracts.
Others (Please specify)
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My Analysis
1. How does the voice of the teacher affect classroom instruction?
2. How does the punctuality of the teacher affect classroom discipline?
3. Why do we need to check on the physical aspects of classroom management?
4. What strategies did the teacher employ? Did these contribute to better classroom
management? Explain your answer.
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My Reflection
1. What does this statement mean to me as a future teacher? “No amount of good instruction
will come out without effective classroom management.”
2. What important plans I ensure for effective classroom management?
3. What classroom management strategies do I need to employ to respond to diverse types of
learners?
My Learning Artifacts
Show pieces of evidence of learning to capture the classroom management strategies used by
your Resource Teacher.
My Documentation
(Note: Organize your documentation in an orderly and presentable photos with short caption.
Caption is just a phrase)
Please consider
Your journey of this episode
References
Lucas, Maria Rita D., Borabo, Milagros L, Bilbao, Purita P., and Corpuz, Brenda B. Field Study 1.
Observations of Teaching-Learning in Actual School Environment. OBE-Based and PPST
Based. LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. Quezon City, Metro Manila. 2020
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EPISODE 8
CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM
Introduction
Schools, as formal education begins, are institutions established to design total
learning activities appropriate for learner in each grade level. Thus, schools have
recommended curriculum which is the enhanced K to 12 curriculum. The recommended
curriculum was translated into written curriculum like books, modules, teachers’ guides and
lesson plans which are the bases of the taught curriculum. A teacher who implements the
curricula needs support materials (support curriculum) to enhance teaching and learning so
that the written and the taught curricula can be assessed (assessed curriculum) in order to
determine if learning took place (learned curriculum). However, there are so many activities
that happen in schools but are not deliberately planned. This refers to hidden curriculum.
A classroom teacher plans, implements and evaluates school learning activities by
preparing a minuscule curriculum called a lesson plan or a learning plan. The teacher then
puts life to a learning plan by using it as a guide in the teaching-learning process where
different strategies can be used to achieve the learning objectives or outcomes. There are
many styles of writing a learning plan, but the necessary parts or elements such as (a)
Learning outcomes, (b) Subject matter, (c) Teaching-Learning Strategies, and (d) Evaluation
or Assessment should always be included.
All of these elements should be aligned so that at the end of the teaching-learning
episode, learning will be achieved with the classroom teacher as a guide.
Learning Outcome:
At the end of this activity, I should be able to:
Identify the different curricula that prevail in the school setting;
Describe how the teacher manages the school curriculum by planning,
implementing lessons through different strategies and assessment of learning
outcomes, and
Analyze if the teacher aligns the objectives to subject matter, to teaching
strategies and assessment
At the end of this activity, I should be able to analyse the school curriculum and
reflect on learning which will be achieved with the classroom teacher as a guide.
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My Observation
1. Curricula in the School Setting
2. The Miniscule School Curriculum: The lesson
My Map
Write 3-5 sentences on your strategies to search for and discover the curriculum that is
operating in the school setting.
My Mission
1. Discover what curriculum is operating in the school setting.
2. Locate where I can find the different curricula in the school setting
3. Analyze the curriculum that is operating in the school setting and the teacher’s
disposition of the lesson being taught.
4. Reflect on my observation experiences.
My Target/Learning Objectives
1. Accomplish the requirements of this episode; and
2. Analyze how curriculum was made and is applied.
3. Reflect on the relationship of each curriculum.
4. Present my learning artifacts relative to curriculum and learning plan.
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My Tools
Given the chance to look for curriculum in the school setting, activity forms are
provided to fill out. It is advised that I need to read the entire worksheet before meeting and
interviewing them.
Curricula in the School Setting
Directions: Locate where you can find the following curriculum in the school setting.
Secure a copy, make observations of the process and record your information in the matrix
below. Describe your observations.
Types of Curriculum Where Found Description
1. Recommended
Curriculum ( K to 12
Guidelines)
2. Written Curriculum
(Teacher’s Lesson Plan)
3. Taught Curriculum
(Teaching-Learning Process)
4. Supported Curriculum
(Subject Textbook/Module)
5. Assessed Curriculum
(Assessment Process)
6. Learned Curriculum
(Achieved Learning
Outcomes)
7. Hidden Curriculum
(Media)
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The Miniscule School Curriculum: The Lesson
Major Curriculum
Key Guide for Observation
Components
1. Borrow the teacher’s learning plan for the day. What
major parts do you see?
a. What are the lesson objectives / learning outcomes?
b. What are included in the subject matter?
A. Planning c. What procedure or method will the teacher use to
implement the plan?
d. Will the teacher assess or evaluate the lesson? How
will this be done?
Now, it is time to observe how the teacher implemented
the prepared learning plan. Observe closely the
procedure.
a. How did the teacher begin the lesson?
b. What procedures or steps were followed?
B. Implementing c. How did the teacher engage the learners?
d. Was the teacher a guide at that side?
e. Were the learners on task? / Were they participating
in the class activity?
f. Was the lesson finished within the class period?
Did learning occur in the lesson taught? Here, you make
observations to find evidence to learning
a. Were the objectives as learned outcomes achieved?
b. How did the teacher assess/evaluate it?
c. What evidence was shown?
C. Evaluating/Assessing
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Fill out the component parts of a learning plan.
I. Title of the Lesson: _________________________________________________________
II. Subject Area: _____________________________________________________________
III. Grade Level: _____________________________________________________________
Outcomes Teaching Assessment
Method
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My Analysis
1. Among the seven types of curriculum in the school setting, which is easy to find? / difficult
to observe? Why
2. How do curricula relate to one another?
3. How does the teacher you observed compare to the ideal characteristics or competencies of
global quality teacher?
4. Describe the implemented lesson as planned?
5. Describe the majority of students’ reactions after the lesson was taught.
6. Are the three components of the learning plan aligned? Explain.
7. Will the outcomes be achieved with the teaching methods used? Why?
8. What component would tell if the outcomes have been achieved? Why?
My Reflection
1. As I illustrate through a diagram to show the relationship of one curriculum to the other,
how would I reflect on it?
2. Given the chance, how will I prepare for my learning plan?
3. What lesson have I learned in developing or writing a learning plan?
4. What value will it give to me as a future teacher if the three components are aligned?
My Learning Artifacts
Present an evidence for each kind of curriculum operating in the school setting. This can be
in pictures, realia documents or any means.
Present a sample curriculum in a form of learning plan.
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Present a matrix to show the constructive alignment of the three components of a learning
plan.
Example:
Lesson title:
Subject area:
Grade level:
Lesson Outcomes Teaching Methods Evaluation
My Documentation
(Note: Organize your documentation in an orderly and presentable photos with short caption.
Caption is just a phrase)
Please consider
Your journey of this episode
References
Lucas, Maria Rita D., Borabo, Milagros L, Bilbao, Purita P., and Corpuz, Brenda B. Field Study 1.
Observations of Teaching-Learning in Actual School Environment. OBE-Based and PPST
Based. LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. Quezon City, Metro Manila. 2020
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