LEARNING

FIELD STUDY 1 EPISODE PHYSICAL AND PERSONAL

FS 1 7
ASPECTS OF CLASSROOM
MANAGEMENT

SPARK Your Interest

This Episode tackles classroom management and discipline. It focuses on the
personal and physical aspects of classroom management which are central to teaching
and therefore must be consistently implemented.

TARGET Your Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of this Episode, I must be able to:
 identify the two (2) aspects of classroom management; and
 determine the classroom management strategies that the Resource Teacher
employed in his/her class.

REVIST the Learning Essentials

Classroom management refers to the wide variety of skills and techniques that
teachers use to keep students organized, orderly, focused, attentive on tasks and
academically productive in class
Ref: edglossary.org.
Importance of Effective Classroom Management

 increases chance of student success

 paves the way for the teacher to engage students in learning
 helps create an organized classroom environment
 increases instructional time
 creates consistency in the employment of rules and regulations
 aligns management strategies with school wide standards
 decreases misbehavior in the classroom
 gives student boundaries as well as consequences.
Ref: http://www.ehow.com
Two aspects of Classroom Management.
1. Personal Classroom Management consists of managing your own self to
ensure order and discipline in your class. It includes:
1.1 voice
1.2 personal grooming
1.3 attendance
1.4 punctuality
1.5 personal graciousness
Managing yourself as a teacher contributes to the order and well-being of your
class.
2. Physical Classroom Management consists of managing the learning
environment. Attending to these physical elements of the learning
environment ensures the safety, security and order in the class. It includes:
2.1 ventilation
2.2 lighting
2.3 acoustics
2.4 seating arrangement
2.5 structure/design of the classroom
 2.6 physical space/learning stations
Some Effective Classroom Management Strategies
1. 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 behavior quickly.
12. Consider peer teaching.
13. Continuously engage the students.
14. Assign open-ended project.
15. Write group contracts.
Ref.prodigygame.com
OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT
Activity 7.1 Identifying Personal and Physical Aspects of Classroom
Management
Resource Teacher: ________________________________ Teacher’s Signature: _____
School: _____________________
Grade/Year Level: ______________ Subject Area: ___________ Date: ____________
OBSERVE (page 81)
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 teachers 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 light thing 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 slash learning station clear from obstruction?
ANALYZE (page 81)
Analyzed the different elements of personal / physical classroom management
and answering the following questions?
1. How does the voice of the teacher affect classroom instruction?
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2. How does the punctuality of the teacher affect classroom discipline?
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3. Why do we need to check on the physical aspects of classroom management?
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REFLECT (page 82)
Reflect on the aspects of personal and classroom management.
1. What does the statement mean to you as a future teacher? Explain.
“No amount of good instruction will come out without effective classroom
management.”
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2. What are your plans in ensuring effective classroom management?
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Activity 7.2 Demonstrating knowledge of positive and non-violent discipline in
the management of learner behavior.
Resource Teacher: _______________________________ Teacher’s Signature: ______
School: _____________________
Grade/Year Level: ______________ Subject Area: ___________ Date: ____________

OBSERVE (page 83)

Observe the classroom management strategies that your Resource Teacher
employees in the classroom period 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 0 for no opportunity to observe.

Effective Classroom Management Observed Not No Opportunity to

Strategies Observed 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 behavior quickly.
12. Consider peer teaching.
13. Continuously engage the students.
14. Assign open-ended project.
15. Write group contracts.
Others (Please specify)
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ANALYZE (page 84)

Analyze 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.
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2. What were not used by the Resource Teacher? Were these important? What
should have been used instead? Explain.
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REFLECT (page 84)
As a future teacher, reflect on the observation then answer the given question.
1. What classroom management strategies do I need to employ to respond to
diverse types of learners?
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SHOW YOUR LEARNING ARTIFACTS (page 85)
Show piece(s) of evidence of learning to capture the classroom management
strategies used by your Resource Teacher.
EVALUATE Performance Task (page 86)
Evaluate Your Work Task Field Study 1, Episode 7 – Physical and Personal Aspects
of Classroom Management
Learning Outcomes: Identify the two (2) aspects of classroom management and
determine the classroom management strategies that the Resource Teacher employed
in his/her class.
Name of FS Student: ___________ _____ Date Submitted: __________
Year & Section: Course:
Learning Needs
Episode Excellent Very Satisfactory Satisfactory Improvement
4 3 2 1
Accomplished All observation One (1) to two (2) Three (3) Four (4) or more
Observation questions/tasks observation observation observation
Sheet completely questions/tasks questions/tasks questions/tasks
answered/ not answered/ not answered/ not answered/
accomplished. accomplished. accomplished. accomplished.
Analysis All questions All questions were Questions were Four (4) or more
were answered answered not answered observation
completely; completely; completely; questions were
answers are answers are answers are not not answered;
with depth and clearly connected clearly connected answers not
are thoroughly to theories; to theories; one connected to
grounded on grammar and (1) to three (3) theories; more
theories; spelling are free grammatical/spelli than four (4)
grammar and from errors. ng errors. grammatical/
spelling are free spelling errors.
from error.
Reflection Profound and Clears but lacks Not so clear and Unclear and
clear; supported depth; supported shallow; shallow; rarely
by what were by what were somewhat supported by
observed and observed and supported by what what were
analyzed. analyzed were observed observed and
and analyzed analyzed
Learning Portfolio is Portfolio is Portfolio is not Portfolio is not
Artifacts reflected on in reflected on in the reflected on in the reflected on in
the context of context of the context of the the context of the
the learning learning learning learning
outcomes; outcomes. outcomes. outcomes; not
Complete, well- Complete; well- Complete; not complete; not
organized, organized, very organized, organized, not
highly relevant relevant to the relevant to the relevant
to the learning learning outcome learning outcome
outcome.
Submission Submitted Submitted on the Submitted a day Submitted two (2)
before the deadline after the deadline days or more
deadline after the deadline

COMMENT/S Over-all Score Rating:

(Based on
transmutation)

TRANSMUTATION OF SCORE TO GRADE/RATING

Score 20 19-18 17 16 15 14 13-12 11 10 9-8 7-below
Grade 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.00 2.2 2.50 2.75 3.0 3.5 5.00
5 0
99 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 75 72 71-below

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Signature of FS Teacher above Printed Name Date
LINK THEORY TO PRACTICE
1. How will you prevent truancy among students?
A. Check attendance regularly.
B. Allocate budget for each student.
C. Improve sanctions on absentees.
D. Prepare and teach your lessons effectively at all times.
2. What will be the most effective way of dealing with non-participative students?
A. Let them do what pleases them.
B. Refer the matter to the Guidance Counselor.
C. Employ engaging and enjoyable activities.
D. Give them the grades they deserve based on their performance.
3. How will you help the shy and timid students in your class?
A. Treat them naturally.
B. Let them be as they are.
C. Refer them to the Guidance Office.
D. Encourage them to join as many activities in class.
4. How will you put to optimum use the leadership skills of your students?
A. Recognize their leadership skills.
B. Let them just do what they please.
C. Refrain from calling them all the time.
D. Empower them to initiate activities in class.
5. To discipline unruly students, Teacher Helen always tells her students “Remember I
am the person in authority here. I have the power to pass or fail you.” Do you agree with
Teacher Helen’s reference to power?
A. We need more data to give a categorical answer.
B. Yes, passing and failing are in the hands of a teacher.
C. Yes, one may use the power given you to blackmail students.
D. No, teacher authority is not meant to be used to pass or fail students.