LEARNING EPISODE
FIELD Physical and Personal
STUDY
1 7 Aspects of
Management
Classroom
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.
REVISIT 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.
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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
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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:
3.1 ventilation
3.2 lighting
3.3 acoustics
3.4 seating arrangement
3.5 structure/ design of the classroom
3.6 physical space/ learning stations
Some Effective Classroom Management Strategies
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 group.
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.
Activity 7.1 Identifying Personal and Physical Aspects of Classroom management
Resource Teacher:_____________________________ Teacher’s Signature ________________________ School: _________________________
Grade/Year Level:______________________________ Subject Area: _____________________________ Date: __________________________
OBSERVE
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 there teacher well-groomed that he/she demands respects 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 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?
2. How does the punctuality of the teacher affect classroom discipline?
3. Why do we need to check on the physical aspects of classroom management?
REFLECT
Reflect on the aspects of personal and classroom management.
1. What does this statement mean to you as a future teacher? Explain.
“No amount of good instruction will come out without effective classroom management.”
2. What are your plans in ensuring effective classroom management?
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
Observe the classroom management strategies that your Resource Teacher employs
in the classroom. 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 O for no opportunity to observe.
Effective Classroom Management Strategies Observed Not No
Observed opportunity
to 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 group.
10. Interview students to assess their needs.
11. Address bad behavior quickly.
12. Consider peer group.
13. Continuously engage the students.
14. Assign open-ended project.
15. Write group contracts.
Others (Please specify)
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20.
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 to
better classroom management? Explain your answer.
2. What were not used by theb Resource Teacher? Were these important? What should
have been used instead? Explain.
REFLECT
1. What classroom management strategies do I need to employ to respond to diverse types
of learners?
SHOW Your Learning Artifacts
Show piece(s) of evidence of learning to capture the classroom management
strategies used by your Resource Teacher.
EVALUATE Performance Task
Evaluate Your Work Task Field Study 1, Episode 7- Physical and Personal Aspects of
Classroom Management
Learning Outcome: 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 Excellent 4 Very Satisfactory 3 Satisfactory 2 Needs
Episode Improvement 1
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answers are theories; grammar theories; one(1) to connected to
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Reflection Profound Clear but lacks Not so clear and Unclear and
and clear; depth; supported shallow; somewhat shallow; rarely
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Learning Portfolio is Portfolio is Portfolio in not Portfolio in not
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the learning Complete; well- Complete; not outcomes; not
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Submissio Submitted Submitted on the Submitted a day after Submitted two
n before the deadline the deadline (2) days or more
deadline after the
deadline
COMMENT/S Rating:
Over-all Score (Based on
transmutation)
TRANSMULATION 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 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00 3.5 5.00
99 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 75 72 71-below
____________________________________ ________________
Signature of FS Teacher above Printed Name Date
Link Theory to Practice
1. How will you prevent truancy among student?
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. Recognize their leadership skills.
B. Let them just do what they please.
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 student “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.
