Classroom Tour

Take a tour with these classroom pictures. Write down your observations and answer the
ANALYSIS part after observing.

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B.

C.

ANALYSIS
Write your observation in the pictures in the table below. You will be guided with the
questions in answering the table:
1. How secure the classroom is? How about its sense of being home?
The classroom is secure enough that the students can feel the need to participate and
feel safe in the classroom set up. The design of the classrooms pushes the students to speak
and then the teacher listens. The students are more involved in the learning process and it
enables them to interact with one another, and they begin to feel a sense of community. It has
that sense of being home since they are shown of what they feel, what they value and what
they think are what matters most and it was conducive to learning.
2. How will it affect social contact with the teacher? Among other learners?
It really affects social contact with the teacher and other learners, in a way that the trust
and open communication between the teacher and learner is achieved. By simply asking the
students to discuss how they’d like their classroom experience to be and the way the chairs and
tables were set up does really affect the social contact between the two. By looking at it, if the
learners and teachers are way closer and connected, they are more likely to develop trust and
communication.
3. What does this classroom tell us about the learners—their interest, activities, backgrounds,
accomplishments, and preferences?
Learners vary in their interests and preferences. We should be able to think and discuss
what they want to experience and on what way they will learn and acquire knowledge. We
should keep in mind their interests and focus on managing the classroom into something that
promotes and acknowledges the diversity of students. One way is the arranging of desks and
tables considering the size of the class, the density of different areas of the classroom, the
frequency of class discussions or collaborative work, and one’s ability to circulate and interact
with all students when deciding on the right arrangement of student desks of the classroom.
We should be able to meet the needs of the students even of it is quite opposite of what we
expect, the classroom should be.
4. What does the classroom tell us about the teacher’s goals, values, and beliefs about
education?
The teacher’s goals, values and beliefs are reflected in the way he/she manages and
organize the physical structure of the classroom. The teacher shall apply his/her principles and
incorporate it to his/her classroom. The teacher should also adapt the room to the instructional
purposes and activities. The physical layout of the classroom should match with the teacher’s
goals.

5. How will the physical environment help the learners and teachers in accomplishing a task?
The physical environment surely has a big role in helping the learners and teachers in
accomplishing tasks in a way that it will be their driving force and a tool to cope up. It can
greatly affect their mood, it can set the vibe and can even make the work easier and faster if
things are on its proper places and if things that are needed are in contact and is accessible
anytime. Additionally, having adequate space for interaction is good and wherein learners have
enough space in which to learn, individually and collaboratively.

6. Is the classroom attractive and pleasing for the students?

Yes, it is. The tables and chairs are properly arranged. The room itself is very conducive
to learning. It is very neat and clean. The room has sufficient lights and bulletins and learning
aids are present. The posters and pictures pasted on the wall will somehow catch the attention
of the learners since it is very catchy, pleasing to the eyes, welcoming and a comfortable place
to be.

7. Does the classroom promote learner’s development?

CLASSROOM A
Classroom A’s room structuring is by pair. Yes, it promotes learner’s development since
learners are working together to construct knowledge. It’ll be easier for the teacher to move
around and talk with individuals or with pairs. The teacher could monitor the understanding
and the behavior of the students as well.
CLASSROOM B
Classroom B is by cluster. Yes, it also promotes learner’s development since learners are
working together to construct knowledge. Learners can work in small groups, brainstorm, share
ideas and learn from each other.
CLASSROOM C
Classroom C is u-shaped. It promotes collaborative knowledge construction by pairs of
students. Learners are close to each other making it easier for them to discuss and interchange
ideas about the lessons.
Classroom Design
Design your ideal classroom, draw a floor plan of the room, and write a brief
commentary explaining your design decisions. Organize the following furniture in a typical
classroom for secondary.

Two teacher’s table

50 armed chairs
One chalkboard (long)
One whiteboard (long)
One smart TV
Two bookshelves (big)
Two bulletin board (big)
One aquarium
Two working table (long)
One filing cabinet (for students and teachers records)
Two office chairs
One storage cabinet (cleaning materials)
Two trash bin
Four plants (placed in a pot)
One storage cabinet (for instructional materials)
Four electric fans

Decide also in the following features of your rooms:

How many windows?
How many doors?
What will the color/s of your classroom?
Where will you place your comfort room?
Convert your output in a JPEG/PNG/PDF format.

Posting your Classroom Rules and Routines

Create your own classroom rules and routines for your class. Place your classroom rules
and routines in a poster following the guidelines below:

Size: 42 x 59.4 cm (poster size) JPEG/PNG/PDF

Interview a Teacher on the field

Interview a Teacher on the Field. As a group, considering your field of

specialization, you need to interview a teacher in a public or private school with at
least two years of experience in teaching. Record your interview with the teacher
and provide pictures in your output. You will be guided with the following questions
in your interview: Write your observations in your activity notebook.

Before a Lesson

How do you implement engaging instructions before a lesson?

Do you consider the physical design of your classroom?

How do you plan for the necessary materials?

Do you consider the number of students? How?

Do you group students? Why or why not?

During a Lesson

How do you implement engaging instructions during a lesson?

Do you incorporate relevant content? How?

How do you provide clear instructions?

Do you teach collaborative work skills? How?

How do you plan for transitions?

How do you monitor progress and provide feedback?

How do you monitor student behavior?

After a Lesson

How do you implement engaging instructions after a lesson?

How do you organize and assess student work?

Do you engage in reflection? How?

 Submit your output in a PDF format

Reflection

In 100-150 words, write your reflection about the lesson.

This lesson is really beneficial and it matters the most. It helps

me to gain a better understanding and provided me the knowledge in
organizing the physical structure, establishing rules and routines, and
implementing and managing engaging instructions in a learner-centered
classroom. I realized that in order for me to provide my future
students with the necessary space to learn, I’ll need to make
thoughtful and purposeful decisions about how to arrange the students’
desks as well as other important classroom furniture and materials. I
should establish rules and routines in my classroom as they are both
essential components of an effective classroom management plan and
go a long way with respect to developing an environment conducive to
learning. Lastly, I have gained a lot of instructional techniques from
the teacher that we have interviewed that will surely increase
students’ motivation and interest in learning.