LESSON 1

THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

As the theorists of behaviorism posit, the environment affects learning. Therefore, as

teachers to be, it is significant to be familiar on how to effectively set-up an environment
that will promote effective learning among students. More importantly, children’s safety in
school is tantamount to the promote effective learning. Hence, pre-service teachers should
be familiar of the existing policies and procedures to ensure that student safety is being
upheld in their schools and classrooms.
Specifically, this domain envisions the beginning teachers to:
1. Identify the characteristics of a safe and secure learning environment based on
the existing policies, guidelines and procedures provided by DepEd.
2. Evaluate the existing learning environment based on the existing policies,
guidelines and procedures
3. Promote the importance of ensuring safety and security of the learners.

COMPETENCY INDICATOR

At the end of the session, the practice teachers (PTs) will be able to:
● Demonstrate knowledge of policies, guidelines and procedures that
provide safe and secure learning environments.
● Demonstrate understanding of learning environments that promote
fairness, respect and care to encourage learning.
 TRIGGER THE DESIRE FOR
TEACHING & LEARNING

VIDEO ANALYSIS
Directions:
1. Watch the video on YouTube using the link below and answer the guide questions
that follow:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNcQjnpmFns

GUIDE QUESTION::
What is the video all about?
The video is about classroom environment – what it is composed of, why it is
important, and how to maintain it.

GUIDE QUESTION::
What ideas have you learned about maintaining a positive classroom environment?
Maintaining a positive classroom environment equates to increasing academic
achievement and students’ efficacy. The classroom environment will be effective if the
teachers realize that it is more than them – it is about the students. Moreover, teachers
should not be afraid of students’ feedback for it will make students feel belong and
create a strong foundation for the classroom environment. When the teacher-student
relationship is established, a positive classroom environment will follow.

GUIDE QUESTION::
How do you think the ideas if the speaker apply in the Philippines?
The ideas of the speaker are applicable here in the Philippines – it can be applied
anywhere. It all depends on the teacher and how he/she run and maintain a classroom
environment. If a teacher knows how to listen and consider students’ opinion and
feedback, the higher the chance to have and maintain a positive classroom
environment.
 OBSERVATION FOR CLARIFICATION

LEARNING SPACE AT HOME

Identify a student from the class you are observing and ask consent for interview. You may
set an appointment with the child and the parent on his/her learning space. Post a picture of
the child’s learning space below.

As you interview and observe the picture of the learning space, answer the following:

Check the columns on the right to indicate the presence or Present Absent
absence of the following in the child’s learning space at home:

● Permanent learning space

● Adequate lighting

● Adequate ventilation

● Sturdy table

● Sturdy chair that is fit to the learner’s height

● Sufficient space that allows movements

● Safe electrical connections

● Safely functioning gadgets

● Free from noise and other distractions

● Adult support/presence
 FACE TO FACE CLASSROOM
Identify an in-service teacher in your community that you can interview. Ask for pictures of
their classrooms and then paste them in the space provided below.

As you interview and observe the picture of the learning space, answer the following:

Check the columns on the right to indicate the presence or Present Absent
absence of the following in a real classroom:

● Seats that are fit for the learner’s heights

● Enough distance in between rows of chairs

● Adequate sturdy shelves that are reachable by students

● Fittings like doorknobs, switches, outlets and the like are

safely installed and within reach of children

● Available functioning instructional devices such as visual

aids, audio- visual aids, and other devices, that can promote
learning

● Properly framed and safely installed chalkboard or

whiteboard with ledge

● Contains the standard facilities like handwashing corner,

drinking jar, trash can, storage cabinet, chart stand, first aid
kit, etc

● Enough classroom space that allows flexibility of seating

arrangement

● Grilled windows with emergency exits

● Two swing-out doors at the opposite sides of the classroom

Check the columns on the right to indicate the presence or Present Absent
absence of the following in a real classroom:

Smooth finished walls

Curtains that are away from wall-mounted electric fans

Unobstructed doors and exit windows

Visible fire extinguisher/s in the area

Covered wirings and other electrical fixtures

GUIDE QUESTION::
How are students’ safety promoted in the two kinds of classrooms that you have
observed?
The given criteria are mostly present in the two kinds of classroom. This means that
the safety and welfare of the students are prioritized. The designs of the classrooms are
leaning to what the students need.

GUIDE QUESTION::
What are the challenges have you identified?
There are some concerns regarding the study space of the students at home.
Students have different situation and some really don’t have an enough space to move
and study. Moreover, the interviewed student stated that there is an absence of adult
support in her case. Therefore, this should be considered by the teachers.

GUIDE QUESTION::
What strategies can you suggest?
In terms of the mentioned challenges, the teachers can talk to the parents of the
student and discuss what is the best possible solution to do. It is important that there is
an active communication between teachers and parents.
 REALIZATIONS THROUGH
REFLECTIONS

DOCUMENT ANALYSIS
Visit the link below to read the policies, guidelines and procedures for school safety as
prescribed in the different orders issued by the DepEd.
1. Chapter 4 of Educational Facilities Manual (2010)
2. DO. 27 s. 2015 Promoting family earthquake preparedness
3. DO. no.72 s. 2012 Continuing fire safety and awareness program
4. DO. 37 s. 2015 The comprehensive disaster risk education and management in
education framework
Based on the representation that you made and using the spaces below, create a list of the
items observed and practiced items that are unobserved or neglected as stipulated in the
DepEd Orders.

Observed/practiced DepEd safety and Unobserved/neglected DepED safety and

security policies and guidelines security policies and guidelines

1. Safe learning facilities 1. All learners shall be required to accomplish the family
earthquake preparedness homework
2. School disaster management 2. Lack of markings for emergency exits

3. Schools are directed to adopt/observe the fire safety 3.

and prevention measures contained in the enclosure.
4. Purchase of firefighting equipment or fire 4.
extinguishers
5. School tables, such as pupils/students’ /students’ 5.
table, teacher’s table, library table, demonstration
table, dining table, and conference table are designed
according to their use or function.
6. The location of the doorknobs, switches, sockets, 6.
convenience outlets, locks and other fixtures and fittings
shall be within the reach of the school children.
7. Every classroom shall be suitably structured and 7.
decorated to make the surroundings of pupils/students
conducive to learning.

8. Furniture for storing and displaying materials, 8.

supplies and equipment is as essential as seats and
tables in any school.

9. Integration fire safety and prevention topics in different 9.

subjects

10. As the teaching of sanitation and good health habits is 10.

an integral part of the school program, it is important that
public schools shall be provided with sanitary facilities that
satisfy sanitary requirements as well as meet educational
needs.
Share it with the class and counter check your work with others. Come up with a list of the
provisions that are most commonly observed/practices and another list of those that are
generally neglected or violated.
Observed/practiced DepEd safety and
security policies and guidelines
1. Safe learning facilities
2. School disaster management
3. Risk reduction and resilience education
4. Traditional teaching aids are present (such as maps,
globes, illustrations, and more.)
5. Each classroom in some schools are equipped with
hard hats and first-aid kits accessible for students.
6. Stairs have railings and even the hallways.
7. Open grounds were present in the school.
8. Good lighting with 2 walled electric fans and 2 air-
conditioners.
9. Signages such as Fire Exit, THIS WAY and
MIND YOUR STEPS are observable.
10. Hard Helmets for Earthquake drill are
designated in each classroom with 40 pcs per
classroom.
Unobserved/neglected DepED safety and
security policies and guidelines
1. Every classroom shall be suitably structured and decorated to make
the surroundings of pupils/students conducive to learning. The
materials for structuring and decorating shall be selected on the basis
of their educational value providing opportunities for class
discussions. Likewise, its cleanliness and orderliness must be
maintained, the fact that this is vital aspect contributing to the
educational growth of the pupils/students.
2. All learners shall be required to accomplish the family
earthquake preparedness homework
3. Lack of markings for emergency exits
4. 4. Some public schools lack fire sprinklers, fire
extinguishers in all of their classrooms.
5. Not all schools repair or replace worn-out or
broken equipment because of lack of budget.
6. Not all schools have sufficient livelihood tools
for all students.
7. Limited installed instructional devices like
audiovisual aids.
8. Not all schools have complete learning resource
centers (both private and public schools.)
9. Limited survival kits in schools.
10. Contact numbers of parents, firefighters and
other respondents are not accumulated nor
display by the school institution.
Share it with the class and counter check your work with others.

GUIDE QUESTION:

How faithful are the schools in implementing the School Safety Policies?
The schools are really trying its best to implement the School Safety Policies. Most
of the policies are observed and practiced. Only a few are not, and I think it has
something to do with government support.
 CONFIRMATION OF PASSION

● With a partner, make a table of those neglected provisions and suggest doable
activities to ensure safety and security.
● Make another chart of the observed safety and security practices and suggest ways to
improve them.

GUIDE QUESTION::
What measures can be done to ensure safety and security?
It is important that safety and security are prioritized by the school because if it
is, everything will follow. Being aware of the structure of the school and continuous
monitoring will help to see whether there is something to fix and improve. Moreover, it
is vital that the people in school receive continuous training and education about the
policies and guidelines to ensure everyone’s safety and security.

Neglected safety and security DepEd Suggested doable safety and security
policies and guidelines measures/activities

1. Every classroom shall be suitably structured and decorated to make
the surroundings of pupils/students conducive to learning. The
materials for structuring and decorating shall be selected on the basis
of their educational value providing opportunities for class
discussions. Likewise, its cleanliness and orderliness must be
maintained, the fact that this is vital aspect contributing to the
educational growth of the pupils/students.
2. All learners shall be required to accomplish the family
earthquake preparedness homework.
1. The schools, especially public schools shall
anticipate large number of students, hence, they
could build more classrooms for students. In any
case, the schools may limit the tools and
materials inside classroom to provide more space
for student learning.
2. The teachers and parents should have a consistent
communication to see whether they are doing what is
needed and required.

3. Lack of markings for emergency exits. 3. Invest and provide important markings such as
emergency exits.

4. 4.

5. 5.

6. 6.

7. 7.

8. 8.

9. 9.

10. 10.
 Observed safety and
security practices in school
1. Safe learning facilities
2. School disaster management
3. Risk reduction and resilience education
4. Purchase of firefighting equipment or fire
extinguishers
5. Integration fire safety and prevention
topics in different subjects
6. Activation/ organization of school fire
brigade, kiddie/ junior marshal
7. School tables, such as pupils/students’/students’
table, teacher’s table, library table, demonstration
table, dining table, and conference table are designed
according to their use or function.
8. The location of the doorknobs, switches,
sockets, convenience outlets, locks and other
fixtures and fittings shall be within the reach of
the school children. Height of the sinks, lavatories,
toilet bowls, urinals and faucets shall be adjusted
for children’s use. Generally, the proper height of
most fittings and fixtures shall be about half of the
mean standing height of the children.
9. Modern teaching requires the use of varied
instructional materials, which are important for clear
and vivid presentation of subject matter. Schools
shall undertake a systematic collection of these
instructional aids in abundance.
10. As the teaching of sanitation and good health
habits is an integral part of the school program, it is
important that public schools shall be provided with
sanitary facilities that satisfy sanitary requirements
as well as meet educational needs.
Suggested actions for improvement
1. Continued monitoring of the learning facilities for awareness
2. Conducting this per quarter
3. Should be discussed during homeroom hours
4. Purchasing of other firefighting equipment and
markings for emergency exits
5. The school should be faithful in integrating this
to different subject areas
6. This should be spearheaded by a teacher so that
the organization will be guided
7. School tables that are no longer serving its
purpose should be removed and replaced
8. There should be a general inspection every
start of the school year to see if the equipment is
within the reach of the school children. In line with
this, there should be a survey about the mean
standing height of the children for accuracy.
9. The instructional materials to be used should
adhere to the needs and demands of the 21 st century
teaching. It should also be research-based to ensure
relevance and timeliness.
10. Purchasing and making sure that there is an
adequate amount of sanitation kit are important. The
schools should also provide a sanitary area.
 HABITUATE TO PERPETUATE

CREATION OF A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

In groups of three or four, create a virtual classroom using Augmented Reality apps such as
Roblox. Post a link of your work in the space provided below.

GUIDE QUESTION::
How will you ensure safety and security in your own classrooms?

LINK:
https://www.roblox.co
m/games/8216950903
/Virtual-Class