Activity 3 A: Creating Classroom Routines and Procedures (On Campus)

Name: __________ALYSSA DANICA ESTRERA _____

School: __CEBU NORMAL UNIVERSITY - INTEGRATED LABORATORY SCHOOL
Class observed: ____________GRAde 5 _____________

A. Based on your physical observations in the actual classroom, fill out the table below carefully. Identify
the theories and the concepts that will support or contradict your observations. Determine the gaps or
issues that you have noticed between theory and practice. Read and cite references for the identified
theories.

A. Observations and
Experiences in the classroom routines Theory Gaps/Issues
and procedures (on campus)

The classroom routines and
procedures for the first and second
subjects involve a combination of
prayer, energizers, setting rules, and
engaging activities that promote
student participation and learning.
For the first subject, the teacher
starts with a prayer and an energizer
to set the tone for the class. The
teacher then sets the rules for the
classroom and uses a scrambled
letter game to reveal the topic. The
class is then divided into two groups
and they play games that involve
identifying pictures related to the
topic. Each group has two categories,
and each box contains different
amounts of money. The students are
motivated to participate and avoid
having their money
Theories that support the
observations include
behaviorism,democratic
theory, and cognitive theory.
Behaviorism supports the use
of rewards and punishments to
shape behavior, which is
evident in the use of rewards
and avoiding negative
consequences for incorrect
answers in the observed
classroom routines Democratic
theory involves empowering
students by allowing them to
decide on classroom rules and
repercussions, which is
reflected in the observed
activities that promote student
participation and collaboration
Cognitive theory focuses on
The observed classroom routines
and procedures demonstrate a
practical application of various
theories and concepts in classroom
management. However, there are
some gaps and issues that can be
identified between theory and
practice. While the use of rewards
and punishments can be effective in
shaping behavior, there is a risk of
overreliance on these methods.
Behaviorism, which supports the
use of rewards and punishments,
should be balanced with other
approaches that focus on
intrinsic motivation
andself-regulation.While the
observations reflect elements of
democratic theory, which involves
empowering students, it is
deducted.Another game called the student's mental state and important to maintain a balance
"Snake and ladder" is played to encourages critical thinking, between providing structure and
review the lessons from the previous which is evident in the fostering student empowerment.
day and today's topic. Thestudents observation of asking This balance is crucial for effective
seem to enjoy these activities.For the open-ended questions and classroom management. The
second subject, the teacher also encouraging students to set observations reflect a blend of
starts with a prayer and sets the behavior goals various theoretical approaches,
house rules. The teacher then reviews including
the previous lesson by asking behaviorism,constructivism, and
questions and giving points to game-based learning. However, it is
students who participate. The class is important to ensure that these
then divided into groups and they approaches are integrated
identify pictures of rondalla, drum, cohesively to create a
and lyre instruments. The students comprehensive and effective
write their answers on the board classroom management strategy.
corresponding to the number given
by the teacher. The students then
engage in a creative activity called
"Little Drummer" where they make
their own drums. The students seem
to enjoy this activity as well. Overall,
it appears that the teacher is using a
variety of engaging activities to
promote student participation and
learning in both subjects. The use of
games, creative activities, and review
sessions seems to be effective in
keeping the students interested and
motivated.
 B. Based on the table above, write your reflections and insights as a future teacher.

Looking at the table, I learned some important things for when I become a teacher. It's essential
to find a balance between using rewards and punishments and encouraging students to be motivated on
their own. Understanding that students learn in different ways, I know I need to adapt my teaching to fit
everyone's needs. I also see that having rules is important, but it's equally crucial to let students have some
say in how things go. As a teacher, I'll try to mix different teaching ideas, like games and group activities,
but I'll make sure they all work together to help students learn better. Overall, I learned that being flexible,
inclusive, and planning carefully are key to making a positive and fun learning space for everyone