1. Recall previous experiences in the classroom regarding classroom practices.
A. List down the desirable practices that you recall/observed.
Developing teamwork in making group task and activities
Learner interacts with each other, build friendship and enjoy while learning There is active learning specially during oral recitation and engaging activities Mistakes are viewed as opportunities to learn and grow Memory work, recitations, and writing enhances character development and effective communication skills Learners assume responsibility for their own behavior Teachers reinforce and reward positive behaviors Teachers provide materials that are relevant and appropriate according to grade level. Teachers re flexible and shift gears to get along with the students Teachers give fair and equal opportunity for improvement
B. List down the undesirable practices that you recall/observed.
Having unhealthy competition among students
Peer pressure Having ill-mannered classmates and the practice of bullying Tardiness, sleeping in class, and using phones when not told so. Large class sizes Failing to diversify teaching styles and methods Teachers observe traditional disciplines for students (like physical punishments) Difficulty of lessons—not easy to comprehend Not having good relationship between students and teachers (grudges, favouritism, unethical practices) Teachers’ absences / students’ frequent absences