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CHAPTER II: THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

LESSON #1 - Fair Learning Environment

Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the concept of a fair learning environment;
2. Discuss how inclusive pedagogy promotes a fair learning environment; and
3. Reflect on how a fair learning environment contributes to the students’ academic
performance.

Introduction
The goal of any teacher is to provide the students with a safe learning
environment. To make students feel safe, they should be allowed to be themselves, make
mistakes, and be in an environment that is fair. A fair learning environment does not
espouse teaching that uses the same mode of delivery for all lessons or topics. It also does
not impose the same expectations for all students. Furthermore, it does not provide
students the same academic experiences all the time. On the contrary, a fair learning
environment provides students with lessons, strategies, and challenges that will address
their individual needs.

Observation
Check (/) the box that corresponds to your class observation and answer the
succeeding questions.
Yes No
The teacher provides students opportunities to make mistake. /
The teacher knows the students well. /
The teacher provides a wide range of options from which /
students can choose from in order to engage in an activity.
The students are allowed to engage in a variety of /
experiences to learn a new concept or skills.
The students are encouraged to express themselves. /
The teacher extends the lesson so that all students benefits /
from it.
The teacher utilizes various ways of determining how /
students learn.

1. What can you say about the learning environment?

As we see The Learning Environment of Kumintang Elementary School was so
good because of a positive atmosphere and also the safety students has always
monitor by teacher and barangay tanod of kumintang elementary school.
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2. How can the teacher further promote a fair learning environment?

In my opinion to promote fairness, teachers should believe that all students are
important, and that all students have a right to learning opportunities and attention.
Processing
Read carefully and answer the following questions based on what you have
observed in class.
1. What could have contributed to the presence or absence of a fair learning
environment?
As a future educator, what I can help with having or not having a fair learning
environment is to give fair teaching to students in which I will communicate
properly and with respect for each other's opinion.

2. How does a fair learning environment affect the way children learn?
For me students who study in a positive learning environment have been
shown to be more motivated, engaged, and have a higher overall
learning ability.
Reflection
Complete the following:
1. I realized that fairness learning environment is a lot more than we
think. It is not only making sure that everyone is treated the same.  It
encourages, respect, responsibility, leadership, trust and a life that
matters. All of these things affect a community.

2. I believe that promoting fairness environment in the classroom not only gives

the teacher respect but also gives the students a sense of safeness and trust
within the classroom. Creating an environment that revolves around fairness,
trust and respect will be beneficial to all of the children in the class.
3. I feel that when the teacher's management plan is fair, consistent and
organized, the students understand what to expect and can make wise choices
and take responsibility for their actions.

4. When I become a teacher, I will treating all my students with honesty

and respect I giving everyone equal opportunities to succeed.
Cooperating with one another. Celebrating the uniqueness and value
of everyone
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LESSON # 2 - Management of Classroom Structure and Activities

Learning Outcomes
1. Observe how teachers manage classroom structure and activities;
2. Determine how the classroom structure and activities affect the student's
participation; and
3. Learn how to effectively manage classroom structure and activities.

Introduction
According to Robert Sommer (1977), the classroom layout depends on the
teacher's philosophy, objectives, activities and priorities.
Teachers who believe that children learn best by listening usually arrange desks
and chairs in rows and columns. On the other hand, teachers who believe that students
should collaborate and communicate arrange desks and tables in clusters.

Observation
A. In the box below, draw the room layout of the class you have observed.

B. Interview the cooperating teacher. Ask the following questions:

1. What can you say about the physical structure of your classroom?

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2. What were the things that you considered when you arranged the
classroom?

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3. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of this kind of
physical setup?

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Processing
Based on what you have observed in class and the teacher's responses on the
interview, answer the following questions:
1. Do you think that the classroom structure is consistent with the teacher's
objectives? Why? Why not?
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2. How does the classroom setup affect the student's performance and learning?
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3. If you were the teacher, what kind of classroom structure would you adopt to
maximize the students learning?
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Reflection
Complete the following:
1. I realized that
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2. I believe that
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3. I feel that
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4. When I become a teacher, I will

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LESSON # 3 - Support for Learner Participation

Learning Outcomes
1. Observe strategies implemented by teachers to encourage students to participate in
class; and
2. Discover how the learning environment in class can increase student participation.

Introduction
There are various ways to improve student participation in class discussions and
activities.
First, the teacher needs the students to understand that participation is a collective
undertaking of the class and that their contribution can help in the learning process
(Hollander 2002). Likewise, teachers should also make sure that the learning
environment is conducive to participation. Lastly, the teacher should explore various
teaching strategies to ensure that all the students can participate actively.

Observation
Check (/) the box that corresponds to what you have observed in class.
Yes No
1. The teacher tells the
students of his or her
expectations after every
activity.
2. The teacher recognizes
the effort made by the
students who participate.
3. The classroom is arranged
in a way that the students
can see and communicate
with each other.
4. The teacher moves around
the room as he or she
discusses the lesson.
5. The teacher makes use of
various teaching strategies to
elicit the students’
participation.
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6. The students are given the

opportunity to discuss their
thoughts, ideas, and opinions
with the whole class or some
classmates.

Processing
Read carefully and answer the following questions based on what you have observed in
class.
1. How does the teacher encourage the students to participate actively in class?
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2. What do you think is the best classroom setup to encourage the students to engage in
the activity?
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3. What strategies should the teacher use to make the students participate in class?
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Reflection
Complete the following:
1. I realized that
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2. I believed that
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3. I feel that
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4. When I become a teacher

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LESSON #4 - Management of Learner Behavior

Learning Outcomes
1. Observe how teachers manage learner behavior;
2. Discuss different variables that influence learner behavior in the class; and
3. Identify techniques used by the teacher in managing learner behavior.

Introduction
The teacher uses a variety of skills and strategies to make their students become
interested and engaged in the learning process. By managing the class, the teacher is able
to fulfill his or her role better. Thus, classroom management is essential in ensuring an
effective learning environment (Lynch 2016). The teachers need to provide a venue
where the students' potentials will be maximized to the fullest. As a manager, the teacher
plays a significant role in providing a learning environment that would satisfy and meet
the needs and interests of the students, William Glasser (1999) proposes that behavior is
propelled by an inherent need to satisfy five basic needs: the need to love and belong, the
need to survive, the need to feel empowered, to need to be free, and the need to be happy.
Glasser's Choice Theory suggests that students behave according to how their needs will
be fulfilled and satisfied. Thus, it is essential that the teacher establishes a relationship
with the students to be able to address their individual needs. It is only by being able to
establish a positive relationship with the students that the teacher can motivate them to
stay focused and engaged. The teacher who believes in this theory provides the students
with activities that will enable them to take charge of their own learning and apply what
they have learned until mastery is achieved.

Observation
Preliminary Activity
Observe the teacher. Check the item that best describes the learning environment.
Yes No Remarks
1. Does the teacher expect the students to
respond according to how the lesson was
taught?

2. Does the teacher provide the students with

opportunities to engage in activities of their
choice?

3. Does the teacher provide immediate

feedback like praises or grades?
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4. Is the classroom environment arranged so

that the students can easily collaborate?

5. Is the classroom environment arranged so

that the students can freely explore their
interests?

6. Does the teacher provide the students with

opportunities to succeed?

7. Does the teacher immediately correct the

mistakes made by students?

8. Does the teacher guide the students to

discover their own mistakes?

9. Does the teacher allow the students to

commit mistake until they are able to correct
these errors on their own?

10. Is the student-teacher relationship cordial?

11. Can the students freely express their

thoughts and ideas in class?

12. Does the teacher listen to the students

ideas?

Processing
Read carefully and answer the following questions.
1. What kind of classroom management does the teacher practice? Why?
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Do you think that the management style that the teacher is using in class
contributes to the students’ learning? Why? Why not?
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2. If you were the teacher, what management style would best maximize students
learning?
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Reflection
Write your reflection by completing the following:
1. I realized that
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2. I believed that
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3. I feel that
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4. When I become a teacher
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