FIELD STUDY 1 LEARNING

EPISODE Classroom Management

FS 1 6 and Classroom Routines

SPARK Your Interest

This Episode focuses on classroom structures and routines performed by
teachers in class to provide a safe, friendly non- threatening and caring environment.
Effective classroom routines ensure order and discipline to help students to stay calm
and focused in their daily tasks.

TARGET Your Intended Learning Outcome

At the end of this Episode, I must be able to:

 Identify the classroom routines set by the teacher; and
 Observe how the students execute the various classroom routines.

REVISIT the Learning Essentials

Routines are the backbone of daily classroom life. They facilitate teaching and
learning Routines don’t just make the life of the teacher easier. They save valuable
classroom time. Efficient routines make it easier for students to learn and achieve more.
Establishing routines early in the school year:
 Enables you to run your daily activities run smoothly;
 Ensures you to manage time effectively;
 Helps you maintain order in the classroom;
 Makes you focused on teaching because you spend less time in giving
directions/ instructions; and
 Enables you to explain to the learners what are expected of them.
 OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT

Activity 6.1 Observing Classroom Management and Routines

OBSERVE

Observe the classroom routines of the Resource Teacher by accomplishing the given
checklist.
Checklist on Classroom Routines
Check Yes (/) if observed and (x) if not observed.

Classroom Routines Observed (/) Not Observed (x)

1.Movement into the classroom 
2.Transition in classroom activities 
3.Movement out of the classroom 
4.Use of lavatories/ comfort room/ washrooms 
5.Passing of papers 
6.Passing of books 
7.Working with pairs/groups 
8.Tardy students 
9.Absent students 
10.Submission/ Collection of materials 
11.Submission of projects 
12.Asking questions during lessons 
13.Asking for assistance 
14.Joining classroom activities 
15.Lining up 
16.Walking line 
17.Fire drill/ emergencies 
18.Movement between activities 
19.Use of classroom supplies 
20.Checking of assignments 

ANALYZE

Analyze the routines set by the Resource Teacher by answering the following questions.
1.Were the routines effective in ensuring discipline and order in the class? Why? Why
not?
 Yes, because these routines are effectively followed by the students and
sustain the order inside the classroom. Without these daily routines it will
be difficult for the teacher to ensure the discipline and order inside the class.
2. Which of those routines were systematic and consistently implemented? Explain your
answer.
 The routines that were implemented in a systematic and consistent manner were
passing of papers, working in groups, submitting projects, asking questions
during lessons, participating in classroom activities, and checking of attendance
because these routines are implemented in order to maintain the students'
learning process.

Reflect on the various routines observed.

1.Which of the routines will you most likely apply in your class? Why? Why not?
 The routine that I most likely to apply in class is the -asking question during
lessons- because if they are able to raise questions therefore, they are listening
to my discussion.

Activity 6.2 Listing Down Classroom Rules

OBSERVE
 Observe the class and list down the classroom rules formulated by the Resource
Teacher. Cite the importance of these rules.

Classroom rules are imperative and must be reinforced for learners’ safety and
security. Rules also teach discipline and self-control. Rules eliminate stress and will
provide a more pleasant, secured and non-threatening environment. Rules ensure the
students’ engagement and focus in their classroom activities.

Classroom Rules Importance

1. E. g. Read directions well. - Ensure less error in answering the
activity.

2. Arrived on time. -Ensures less tardiness in class.

3. Do not practice cheating. -Ensure fairness to all and avoid this bad
habit.

4. Listen to instructions -avoid repetition of instruction and

comprehensively. exercise comprehensive listening.

5. Do not disturb classmates while -Avoid distractions and exercise

studying. comprehensive listening.

6. Respect all given ideas in class -Practice respect to the ideas or thoughts
and do not criticize anybody’s ideas of every learner.
or thoughts.

ANALYZE

1. Analyze each given rule. What circumstances led to the formulation of the rule?
  These rules were being formulated to regularize a functional and classroom
management. These rules will also help the teacher to create a positive and
conducive learning environment throughout the learning period.

2. Are classroom rules really important?

 Yes, classroom rules are really important for the teacher to keep her students
healthy show them what is and isn’t acceptable activity in the classroom. The
rules of the classroom are intended to show student a correct and healthy way of
behaving inside the classroom and thereby enhance the learning of the student.
If they don’t have rules to obey, it is going to be messy situation.

Reflect on the various classroom rules set by the Resource Teacher. Will you have the
same rules? If not, what rules are you going to employ? Explain your answer.
 No, because for me rules are the fundamental covenant that should be obeyed
inside my classroom environment. If I were the teacher, I will implement the
following rules inside my classroom and these are:
1. Arrived on time, if you got late you ask an apology to the teacher.
2. Avoid cheating, this will practice you to be a bad person.
3. Listen to the given instructions comprehensively.
4. You do not have the right to criticize and neglect classmates’ ideas but rather
respect it.
5. The use of smartphones, laptop and other technology devices is strictly
prohibited unless it is needed.
I think these rules are the most important things that a student should be
reminded because it will help them practice real attitude that they should know.
These are systematic rules that need to obey for it will help them grow
positively.

SHOW Your Learning Artifacts

Take some snapshots of the classroom routines employed by the Resource Teacher
which are worth emulating. Tell something about the pictures.