SPARK Your Interest: Creating An Appropriate Learning Environment
SPARK Your Interest: Creating An Appropriate Learning Environment
SPARK Your Interest: Creating An Appropriate Learning Environment
FS 1 7
Creating an Appropriate Learning Environment
This Episode tackles classroom management and discipline. It focuses on the personal
physical aspects of classroom management which are central to teaching and therefore must be
consistently implemented.
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
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.
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 teacher arrive on time in class? /
1.5 Does the teacher exude a positive attitude towards in teaching? /
2. Physical Classroom Management
2.1 Is the classroom well-ventilated? /
2.2 Is the lighting 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/learning station clear from obstruction? /
ANALYZE
Analyze the different elements of personal/physical classroom management and answer the
following questions?
1. How does the voice of the teacher affect classroom instruction?
The more moderate the teacher's voice, the more likely the class will take his
instructions.
Classroom management systems are effective because they improve student performance
by creating an orderly learning environment that promotes students' academic abilities and
competencies, as well as their social and emotional growth. Encourage students to participate in
their learning.
I'll be glad to speak with my students. Learn about each of my students as a distinct
individual. Rational Detachment can be used to practice patience. Set effective boundaries. Stick
to the schedule I've set. Be aware of the underlying reasons for behavior. Engage the students in
conversation. More classroom management resources should be made available.
Activity 7.2: Demonstrating knowledge of positive and non-violet discipline in the
management of learner behavior.
Observed the classroom management strategies that your Resource Teacher employs in
the classroom. You may also conduct an interview to substantiate your observation.
Check (/) observed, put an (X) if not observed and 0 for no opportunity to observed.
ANALYZE
Analyze the checklist you have accomplished and answer the given questions.
1. How many strategies were employed by the Resource Teacher? Did these contribute
better classroom management? Explain your answer.
The resource teacher used a number of strategies, all of which improved classroom
management. Because, according to our resource teacher, if you act as a role model for your
students and demonstrate respect and authority in the classroom, you will eventually achieve
effective implementation of these classroom management tactics.
2. What were not used by the Resource Teacher? Were these important? What should have
been used instead? Explain.
During our interview with our resource teacher, he stated that these classroom
management strategies are similar to those he used in his class, that they are all necessary and
successful, and that they have all been used.
REFLECT
As a future teacher, reflect on the observation then answer the given question.
1. What classroom management strategies do I need to employ to response to diverse types of
learners?
Interviewing them to assess their needs and allowing them to work in groups so that they
are aware of their particular distinctions are two classroom management tactics that we must
employ in order to respond to various types of learners. While teaching, take the time to
recognize and applaud group efforts. These are just a few of the many important classroom
techniques to actively use in the classroom, and as time goes on, we can always think of new
methods and ways to improve our classroom.
Evaluate Your Work Task. Field Study 1: Episode 7: Physical and Personal Aspects of Classroom
Management
Learning Outcome: identify the two (2) classroom management; and determine the classroom management
strategies that the Resource Teacher employed in his/her class.
3. How will you help the shy and timid students in your class?
4. How will you put to optimum use the leadership skills of your students?