ACTIVITY 5.

OBSERVE

1. As you observe the class, look into the characteristics of the learners. Note their ages.

Ages between 16-18

2. How many boys are there? How many girls?

There are 12 boys and 15 girls

3. Focus on their behavior. Are they already to manage their own behavior?

Yes, the students can already manage their own behavior.

4. Can the learners already work independently?

Yes, the students are working independently in their individual activities.

5. Describe their span of attention.

The span of attention is very short, since they always want to catch the attention of a teacher, or even
to their classmates. So you need to make some way to keep the students focused on the class.

ANALYZE

1. Are there areas in the classroom for specific purposes (storage of teaching aids, books, students’
belongings, supplies, etc.)? Describe these areas. Will it make a difference if these areas for specific
purposes are not present?

Mini-library, bookshelves, cleaning materials storage, and storage for teaching aids are examples of
areas in the classroom that are used for specific purposes. There is also a storage area for students'
health equipment and other belongings. If these areas are not present, it will make a difference to me
because it will help organize the classroom and students will know where to put things in order.

2. Are there rules and procedures posted in the room? List them down. Do these rules reinforce
positive behavior?

 Proper throwing of garbage inside the trash bins

 Maintain the cleanliness of the classroom before going home
 Be responsible on the tasks assign by the teacher
 Proper wearing of school uniform, ID’s, shoes, and no earrings for males
 Colored hair is discouraged for both males and females
 Minimize absences as much as possible
 Make our room a venue of learning not for playing
 Keep our brooms, galloons, tugs, tables, and chairs properly arrange and of the right place
 No charging of phones inside the classroom
 Switching off the light and ventilation before going home
 Switch off your phones during classes
 Show courtesy and respect towards your teachers, classmates, and others
These rules reinforce positive behavior and produces responsible students. The primary goal of
establishing classroom rules is to eliminate and avoid all distractions and potential misbehavior that
obstructs learning. The goal is to create a positive and conducive learning environment, and classroom
management is critical to accomplishing this.

3. Did the students participate in making the classroom rules? If the Resource Teacher is available,
ask him/her to describe the process. What’s the effect of students’ participation in rule-making on
students’ behavior?

Yes, the students were involved in the development of the classroom rules. During their homeroom
time, the teacher allows them to participate in democracy by suggesting and enforcing rules for
keeping the classroom clean and encouraging positive behavior. They were given the opportunity to
make suggestions in order to be fair to all concerns. As a result, the students do not break the rules all
of the time, but they do occasionally break the following rules.

4. What are the daily routines done by the Resource Teacher? (prayer, attendance, assignment of
monitors, warm-up activities, etc.) How are they done?

The teacher will enter the classroom, greet everyone, and the students will return the greeting, after
which she will ask someone to lead the prayer. After praying, she will call the students' surnames to
see if they are present and ask some questions. Before beginning the class, the teacher will give a
recap and then give the students a warm-up activity to keep them energized throughout the discussion.
The teacher will then ask if everyone completed their assignment and they will answer the assignment
as a class. It is now time for the teacher to begin the discussion.

5. Is there a seating arrangement? What is the basis of this arrangement? Does this help in managing
the class?

The students are seated according to their surnames; it is essentially an alphabetical seating
arrangement. Students were ordinarily arranged alphabetically in school. Yes, it may aid in class
management because it is convenient for the teacher and makes it simple to memorize the students.
The desks are also set up in a traditional manner, with students facing the front of the classroom and a
small space in the middle for the teacher and students to move around easily. Seating arrangements
are important classroom setting events because they have the potential to help prevent problem
behaviors that decrease student attention and diminish available instructional time.

6. Observe the noise level in the classroom. How is this managed?

Because the teacher has a good aura (presence/vibes) in letting them in quiet behavior, the teacher was
quite good at managing the noise inside the classroom. The students are already aware that they
should be quiet because she is staring them down with silence. She also has a bell that she uses to
signal the class to remain silent. She'll ring the bell, and the classroom will be silent in a minute.

7. If a learner is not following instruction or is off-task, what does the Resource Teacher do? Describe
the behavior strategies used.

If a student does not follow the instructions, the teacher will repeat them and inform the students that
they must follow the instructions or else they will receive a zero in the activity or whatever it is. The
teacher is in a good mood when repeating the instruction, but if the learner has not yet followed the
instruction, it is now time for the teacher's mood to change.
 8. What does the Resource Teacher do to reinforce positive behavior (behavior strategies)

By using various examples and stories based on the teacher's personal experiences, the teacher always
gives them a glimpse of lectures about values and proper conduct. The teacher also adheres to the
rules, ensuring that she has the students' full attention before speaking, using positive language and
body language, and maintaining a positive relationship with the students in order to learn about their
needs and problems, allowing her to match problematic situations with solutions.

REFLECT

1. Why do you need to enforce positive discipline?

Positive discipline keeps children safe by demonstrating self-control and teaching them how to make
good decisions. As a teacher, you are the one who molds students throughout their academic careers;
as a result, you should use positive discipline to mold and guide students to take positive rather than
negative actions throughout their lives. Teaching them good and positive discipline will assist them in
developing intelligently with good values and appropriate behavior. Teachers should also use positive
discipline to teach students the difference between right and wrong, as well as to develop their
intellectual capacity to work well with others. This way, in addition to teaching academic knowledge,
the teacher can provide students with ongoing reinforcement.

ACTIVITY 5.2

Aspects of Classroom Description Effect on the Learners

Management
1. Specific Area in the The teacher's table is located in front Allows students to have easy access
Classrooms of the class. Cleaning supplies are to teaching materials, as well as the
kept in the room's left corner, while freedom to move around the
other teaching materials are kept on classroom, maximize their interaction
the opposite side. A section of the with their teacher and classmates, and
desk is designated for student create a sense of familiarity.
belongings.
2. Classroom Rules The rules were posted on the The learners will be reminded of the
classroom walls and were being rules so that they do not engage in
followed and reminded of by the any behavior that is in violation of
students. any of their rules.
3. Classroom Procedures Before moving on to the subject The students will feel at ease in the
matter, the teacher engages in a classroom because they are familiar
conversation with the students and with the procedures.
prefers to begin the class with an
icebreaker or a game/activity.
Students are also informed about
class procedures.
4. Daily Routines Before moving on to the subject For the students, this is a good start
matter, the teacher engages in a brief because they will be trained and able
conversation with the students. She to improve their daily routines.
began the class with a prayer and Recalling will be done by the
then went over the attendance list. students, which will aid in their long-
She will give a quick recap later and term retention of the topic.
then begin the main discussion.
5. Seating Arrangement The desks are arranged in rows It is convenient for students to move
 facing the front of the classroom, as around, and for the teacher, it is well-
is customary. The seating was organized. They will also be exposed
alternated between the boys and the to people of the opposite sex and with
girls. a variety of interests.
6. Handling misbehavior/off-task The teacher takes disciplinary action The students will be able to recognize
behavior in response to the students' mistakes. their limits and become more aware
If the student does not stop, the of their own behavior in the
teacher will give a one-on-one talk classroom. Students will respond to
before moving on to the guidance their teachers' disciplinary actions by
process. acting out.
7. Reinforcement of Positive The teacher will reward students The students will be able to work hard
Behavior who demonstrate good and positive in order to excel in their classes.
behavior as well as academic
excellence in the classroom by
conditioning them.

ANALYZE

1. How did the classroom organization and routines affect the learners’ behavior?

The learners' behavior is influenced by the classroom organization and routines, which include
cooperating with the teachers' or classroom rules and being attentive during all activities or class
discussions. One way to improve the learning environment and prevent problem behaviors before they
occur is to change the physical environment of the classroom.

2. What should the teacher have in mind when she/he designs the classroom organization and
routines? What theories and principles should you have in mind?
Time management, furniture and teaching materials, and, most importantly, the students should all be
considered by the teacher. I've learned that a learning environment must have conducive learning
conditions, seamless class transitions, and excellent management skills. If a teacher fails to manage
his or her class, the students will not participate in class. This is where the Classroom Management
Principles come into play. As I previously stated, excellent classroom organization allows students
and teachers to easily access teaching materials, provides freedom to move around the classroom, and
maximizes students' interaction with their teacher and classmates. When it comes to routine design,
I've done some research and seen the effects of behaviorism theories on students. The Law of
Exercise from Thorndike's Connectionism Theory, Pavlov's Higher-Order Conditioning, and B.F.
Skinner's B.F. Skinner's B.F. Skinner's B.F. Skinner's B.F. Skinner's B.F. Skinner's B.F. Skinner The
S-R theory of Skinner. When creating routines in the classroom, the Law of Exercise should be used
in conjunction with Pavlov's Higher Order Conditioning, in which the teacher can use various types of
neutral stimulus to become the conditioned stimulus for the students. When positive reinforcement,
such as feedback or verbal praise, is added to Skinner's findings, the routine that the teacher creates
becomes very effective.

3. Which behavior strategies were effective in managing the behavior of the learners? Is motivating
students? Why were they effective?

The teacher in the class I observed used positive reinforcement to prepare the students for their new
lesson, and a test was scheduled for the following period. The class has already made it a habit to
follow their daily routine. Positive reinforcement was used by the teacher in the form of verbal praise
and encouragement to the students to do better next time. She also showed them that she is proud of
what they have accomplished in an open and honest manner. Because the students are all actively
participating and focused in class, I believe the teacher's strategies are very effective. If a teacher
succeeds in motivating students by allowing them to engage in learning, she has succeeded in
motivating them. Learners want to be recognized for their efforts because it gives them more
confidence in their ability to consistently achieve high grades or be encouraged to improve their
grades. It worked because students want to be accepted and treated fairly, to receive their due
appreciation from their teacher, and to receive the appropriate amount of concern from them.

REFLECT

1. Imagine yourself organizing your classroom in the future. In what grade year level do you see
yourself? What routines and procedures would you consider for this level? Why?

I envision myself organizing a 10th grade classroom. At this level, I will greet each day with a bright
smile and pass on the good vibes to my students. I'll begin the class with a prayer, followed by a brief
conversation with my students in which I'll ask them how they're doing and how they're feeling right
now, as well as a review of the previous lesson before moving on to the main topic. During the
discussion, I will engage students in an active interaction in which they will be able to express their
concerns and ask questions to further their understanding. Will also have an icebreaker or activity so
that everyone in my class is motivated and paying attention to my discussion. Will also establish
classroom rules and procedures, such as what to do if you need to use the restroom, how to submit
tasks/requirements, how to move into and out of the classroom, how to check attendance, and so on.
When it comes to rules and regulations, I don't think this level will be too difficult.

2. Make a list of the rules you are likely to implement in this level. Why would you choose these
rules?

 Do not do unto others what you don’t want to be done unto you.
 Do your responsibility as a human
 Do not ask what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your own country.

I chose these rules because they are the most important rules they should know throughout their lives.
These rules represent the reality and possibilities of human actions. It will teach them academics as
well as manners and values in a realistic setting.

3. Should learners be involved in making this class rules? Why?

Yes, I believe that learners should be involved in the making of class rules so that they are aware of
the rules. They must be reminded of the rules on a regular basis in order to avoid making mistakes
that are against the rules, and they should be involved in the creation of class rules in order to be fair
to all. Despite this, it is logical to conclude that they do not have the authority to disregard the rules
they imposed because they were given the opportunity to suggest them; therefore, they must follow
them at all times while in class.

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