LEARNING EPISODE 7

PHYSICAL AND PERSONAL ASPECTS OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

ACTIVITY 7.1 Identifying Personal and Physical Aspects of Classroom Management

Resource teacher: Mary Jane Benedicto Teacher’s Signature:

School: Saint Ferdinand College Grade/Year Level: Grade 9

Subject: Arts Date: September 01, 2021

OBSERVE

Observe a class and interview the Resource Teacher. Ask how the personal and physical aspects of classroom
management ensure proper classroom management and discipline.

Check 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 the learners?
1.2 Is the teacher’s voice modulated and can be heard /
by the entire class?
1.3 Was the teacher 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?
ANALYZE

Analyse the different elements of personal/physical classroom management and answer the following question?

1. How does the voice of the teacher affect classroom instruction?

The voice of a teacher really matters because it gives effectiveness to the communication within a classroom. It
is a powerful asset because it gave so much impact in terms of managing students behavior, students
engagement or students attention, as well as organizing and monitoring classroom instruction. What I want to
say is, it is an instrument that sets the whole environment of a classroom into a well-managed place of learning
which extends to the values and expertise of a teacher to handle a classroom. If you want that the voice of the
teacher to be effective, be sure that it can heard by the entire class. It is also a way to ensure order and
discipline in your class. Because I do believe that the voice of a teacher is an effective teaching tool in teaching
and learning process.

2. How does the punctuality of the teacher affect classroom discipline?

Punctuality of a teacher has also an impact in classroom discipline. As a future educator, we should bear
in our minds that we are the role model of your clientele. It will set a good example for the students to follow.
Because I believe that students learn on what they see rather on what they hear. If you want your students to
respect and follow you, then you must do the rule first. It is also a manifestation that the teacher takes his/her
responsibility seriously. Punctuality is a sign of professionalism which eventually helps you to preserve your
reputation, maintaining the order in the classroom, as well as being a role model that maintain a discipline.

3. Why do we need to check on the physical aspects of classroom management?

Just like what we have discussed on the first episode, he environment where learning begins pave a way in
teaching and learning process. Because we need to ensure a place that is conducive to learning. We need to check into
the physical aspects of the classroom management because it affect students ability to learn. Ensuring students are
comfortable and relax that do not distract the way they learn. Physical aspects of the classroom management
contributes to students progress and performances.

REFLECT

Reflect on the aspects of personal and classroom management.

1. What does this statement mean to you as a future teacher? Explain. “No amount of good instruction will
come out without effective classroom management.”

The statement above means a lot in managing a classroom. As a future teacher, I believe that an effective
classroom management and good instruction is interrelated with each other. The other one becomes useless if the other
is not successfully implemented. I can say that a poor classroom management will teach the students to not value every
instruction you employ. They will learn that they are not necessary to follow. While classroom routines are the backbone
of a classroom, classroom management is essential and an ideal in creating an environment that foster kindness,
productivity, discipline, engagement as well as enhancing students skills.without effective classroom management, it will
form chaos, disruptive behavior that eventually affects both teachers and learners. Classroom management is not just
implementing rules, it enhances the learning and contributes to the betterment, orderly, organized classroom
instruction.
 2. What are your plans in ensuring effective classroom management?

be a role model to your class because it will reflect your way of motivating students. You need to address
bad behavior immediately in order to avoid making it more disruptive. Make a good relationship among students. It will
make them comfortable and productive. Give rewards or praise to student’s work and achievements, showing that you
value their work means a lot for them. Do not forget to establish rules and maintain authority in the class. You’re still
their teacher to respect and give boundaries, most important is observe the personal aspects of the classroom. Avoid
punishing the whole class even if others do not engage in it. It will surely makes a gap between you and your students.
Do not be toxic and treat your students like as your own child, build a classroom that is child-friendly and free from
distractions. Consider also involving the class in formulating rules.
ACTIVITY 7.2 Demonstrating knowledge of positive and non-violent discipline in the management of learner
behaviour.

Resource Teacher: Arnel V. Lopez Teacher’s Signature:

School: Saint Ferdinand College Grade Level: Grade 9

Subject: Arts Date: September 01, 2021

OBSERVE

Observe the classroom management strategies that your Resource Teacher employs in the classroom. You may also
conduct an interview to substantiate your observation.

Check the management strategies employed by the Resource Teacher.

Check () observed, put an (X) if not observed and O for no opportunity to observe.

Effective Classroom Management Strategies Observed Not No

Observed opportunity
to Observe
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 groups. ❌
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)
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
ANALYZE

Analyse the checklist you have accomplished and answer the given questions:

1. How many strategies were employed by the Resource Teacher? Did these contribute to better classroom
management? Explain your answer.

There are some strategies observed in discussing. Indeed it contributes to an organized and orderly
classroom in the reason where it enhances or facilitate learning and discipline. It minimizes the time where distraction
occurs during the teaching and learning process. It provides good instruction, good communication and behavior among
learners, such as engagement, respect, fairness and appropriate expressions.

2. What were not used by the Resource Teacher? Were these important? What should have been used instead?
Explain?

Based on the checklist, I think most of the indicator were not used by the resource teacher. In some
instance they are important yet the teacher did not employ it because some of these takes time to implement especially
numbers 14 and 15. I think it is not necessarily to include it on our daily routine because it takes time to do it. Other
assessment like short quizzes, activity can be because it will be easier for you to construct and for the students to
accomplish and at the same time it doesn’t take so much time to check it.

REFLECT

As a future teacher, reflect on the observations then answer the given questions.

1. What classroom management strategies do I need to employ to respond to diverse types of learners?

As a future teacher, first thing to consider is to develop your sensitivity to respond to student’s needs. Next
is reflect about your student’s interest, traits, cultural understanding and the way they learn. Assigning a group where it
helps them to collaborate with each other. Addressing their bad behavior as well as reminding them that even if they
are differ with each other they need to consider someone else’s feelings and perception. Build a respect towards peers
and teachers. Most important is, be a role model to your students because they learn on what they see rather on what
they just hear. Build a strategy where everyone can benefit that does not set barriers among learners because we can’t
deny the fact that discrimination still exist even if you set rules. Employ activities that are engaging and collaborative to
maximize the opportunity.
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