Classroom Structurin G Under Educational Facilities MANUAL 2010
Classroom Structurin G Under Educational Facilities MANUAL 2010
Classroom Structurin G Under Educational Facilities MANUAL 2010
2010
CLASSROOM STRUCTURIN G
UNDER EDUCATIONAL FA CILITIES
MANUAL 2010
By Mark Anthony Llego 1 Comment
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For the information and guidance of all concerned, enclosed is a copy of the Regional
Memorandum No. 15, s. 2013 entitled CLASSROOM STRUCTURING under Educational
Facilities Manual 2010 (Revised Edition of the 2007 Handbook on Educational Facilities -
Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction in School Construction) Chapter 4, G. Regular Facilities, # 3
provided for the basis for Classroom structuring which is self-explanatory.
Every classroom shall be suitably structured and decorated to make the surroundings of
pupils/students conducive to learning. The materials for structuring and decorating shall be
selected on the basis of their educational value providing opportunities for class discussions.
Likewise, its cleanliness and orderliness must be maintained, the feet that this is vital aspect
contributing to the educational growth of the pupils/students.
(Grade/Year and Section occupying the room) (Name of wachet handling the class)
b. A framed copy of the class program is displayed on the door to the classroom at adult-eye-
level.
c. On the front wall (that is, the wail facing the class), the classroom chalkboards, properly
framed and provided with chalk ledge and curtains, are installed at a height which is in
accordance with the maximum comfortable reach of the children to the top of the board. (The
proper height of the chalkboard from the floor to its top-edge is determined by multiplying the
mean standing height of the class by the constant 1.2.) This constant is the result of studies
conducted on the portion of the standing height to the normal reach of the hand over the head of
the individual.)
d. Above the chalkboard, a framed portrait of the President of the Philippines shall be displayed
prominently at the center, flanked on one side at a lower level by a framed motto (for the month
or week) and on the other side by a framed picture preferably relevant to the motto. In Grades I
and II, framed perception strips are displayed along the top edge (or frame) of the chalkboard
while framed conceptualizing ships are displayed along the bottom-edge of the chalk ledge. The
bulletin boards and tack boards, as well as charts, may be placed on the walls at the sides or at
the back of the room. They shall be placed at the same height as the chalkboards.
Note: No longer applicable. Please Read DepEd Order No. 35, s. 2017
e. The attendance chart and the DepED forms rack are placed near the door
f. The teacher’s table, chair and cabinet are located at the rear of the room.
g. One comer of the room is set up as a reading comer. Another comer of the roam is set up as a
health comer and provided with a first aid or medicine cabinet with mirror, soap dish, towel rack,
and hand washing and drinking facilities.
h. The seat arrangement of the pupils/students shall be flexible, depending upon the needs or
activities of the class.
DepED Order 118, s. 2009 (dated December 15, 2009) contains the Prescribed list of Science
and Mathematics Equipment laboratory Glassware and Consumables for All Year Levels of
Elementary and Secondary Subjects.
b. A classroom-based data on the Basic Education Information System to be placed on the walls
at the sides or at the back of the room which contains the following modules:
All Schools Division/City Superintendents (SDS), Education Program Supervisors, & School
Heads are enjoined to implement and monitor this program.
2. Your classroom have proper ventilation and lighting and enough space for 45-50 pupils.
3. Your classroom desk and other furniture are sized to the age of the pupils. In case of shared
desk, each pupil has enough space to do seatwork.
4. Your classroom layout and furniture allow pupils to interact and do group work.
5. Your classroom have a bulletin board or a corner that display helpful learning materials
such as posters, Illustrations, newspaper and magazine clippings and your pupils* own
works.
6. Your classroom facilities and premises are regularly maintained and kept clean.
8. Your school has facilities and equipment for recreation and sports.
10. Your school has duly assigned personnel in charge of securing its premises, its properties
and those of its pupils and teachers.
11. Your school coordinates with the barangay and local authorities to ensure the safety and
protection of your pupils.
12. Your school has policy against discrimination with regard to gender, cultural origin, social
status, religious belief and others.
13. Your school has a program for children with special needs.
This list has 13 action items. If you scored 6-7 points, give yourself a blue heart; if you scored 8-
10 points, give yourself a purple heart; if you scored 11-13 points give yourself a red heart. If
you scored lower than 6 paints, don’t color the heart. (Continue to improve your
classroom/school and do your best next time.)