LEARNING

FIELD EPISODE

Classroom Management
FS 1
STUDY

6 And Classroom Routines

SPARK Your Interest
This Episode focuses on the classroom structure 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 the students to calm and focused in their daily tasks.

TARGET Your Intended Learning Outcomes

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 to maintain order in the classroom;
 makes you more focused in teaching because you spend less time in giving directions,
instructions; and
 enables you to explain to the learners what are expected of them.

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 OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT
Activity 6.1 Observing Classroom Management and Routines
Resource Teacher: __________________________ School: ___________________________
Grade/Year Level: __________________________ Set: ______________________________

OBSERVE
Observe the classroom routines of the Resource Teacher by accomplishing the given checklist.
Checklist on Classroom Routines
Check Yes () if observed and () 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 x
4. Use of lavatories/ comport room/ washrooms 
5. Passing of papers 
6. Passing of books 
7. Working with pairs/groups 
8. Tardy students x
9. Absent students x
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 in line 
17. Fire drill/ emergencies x
18. Movement between activities 
19. Use of classroom supplies 
20. Checking of assignments’ 
Other please specify
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 ANALYZE
Analyze the routines set by the Resource Teacher by answering the following question.
1. Were the routines effective in ensuring discipline and order in the class? Why? Why not?
Answer: Yes the routine is effective and it ensures the discipline in classroom. Having
a classroom routine can help children know what to expect and make each day run
smoothly. These routines are so important it ensure the actions that are need to be
completed safely and can help prevent accidents. Therefore, it makes sense to implement
procedures in your classroom. Planning and implementing classroom procedures

2. Which of those routines were systematic and consistency implemented? Explain your
answer.
Answer: The routines that are systematic and has consistency that are implemented are
Movement into the classroom, Transition in classroom activities, working with
pairs/groups, Submission/Collection of materials, Asking questions during lessons,
Asking for assistance and etc. These routines are being executed by the students and
teacher.

R REFLECT
Reflect on the various routines observed.
1. Which of the routines will you most likely apply in the class? Why? Why not?
Answer: I think the routines that I will apply when I become a teacher are Movement into
the classroom, Submission of projects, Transition in classroom activities, working with
pairs/groups, Submission/Collection of materials, asking questions during lessons, asking
for assistance and Fire drill/ emergencies. These routines has positive impact to the
students that will help them to their learning process and understand every lesson that
being teach.

Activity 6.2 Listing down Classroom Rules

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 Resource Teacher: __________________________ School: ___________________________
Grade/Year Level: __________________________ Set: _____________________________

OBSERVE
Observe a 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. -Ensures less error in answering the activity
2. Be respectful of classmates, teachers, and - The more harmonious the classroom will be.
property.

3. Be kind, polite, and courteous to others. - It creates relationship to each of every one of
them.

4. Come prepared with supplies and completed - The more effective the learning is because they
homework. are prepared.

5. Listen to the teacher and classmates, and follow - It improves the relationship when the opinions of
directions. one another are valued.

6. Raise your hand when you would like to speak - It create a respectful manners to the students
in class or if you need to leave the classroom for
any reason (e.g., going to the bathroom, visiting
the nurse, etc.)

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 ANALYZE
1. Analyze each given rule. What circumstances led to the formulation of the rule?
Answer: These rules were created because of many problems that has encountered before
and it has led to a formulation of the rule to avoid it repeatedly. Also in order to have
progress in school and to have control over students there must be a rule to be follow.

2. Are classroom rules really important?

Answer: Classroom rules are established to teach students how to act in an appropriate and
safe manner in the classroom, hence boosting student learning. In school, every minute
counts. Everything will be in disarray if the pupils do not have any rules to follow. This
could lead to students inflicting physical and mental harm on one another.

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 REFLECT
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.
Answer: When I eventually become a teacher, I believe I will have implied it. However, I
believe I will incorporate some routines, such as praying before doing anything else, because
thanking the Lord first for all of the information he has bestowed upon us is precious.

SHOW LEARNING ARTIFACTS

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

As soon teacher it was

wonderful seeing your students with
a big bright smile.

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