EPISODE 3

CLASSROOM VISIT AND OBSERVATION

            As I observed the classroom I noticed the different areas in the classroom for storage like the; cabinets containing the different books, there are also shelves containing their different educational activities; the learning aids or materials are placed on the teacher's table then to be posted in the blackboards. There are rules and regulations posted in their classroom such as “HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY” that could never been out inside the classroom and best rules for the students. Another posted that I have notice in their wall is “ EDUCATION IS THE ABILITY TO ALMOST ANYTHING WIHTOUT LOSING YOURSELF CONFIDENCE” yes as we go through our studies our self confidence will boost because of the learning that we have learned. And Of course the students participated in making their home room rules because they are the one involved with this practice. The daily routines are: the class starts with a prayer then continues with the checking of attendance done by the home room teacher, the class discussion and when the classes end they end it with a prayer also. The seating arrangement is not in order so that students can seat freely but not allowed to talk when the class is about to start.  And if a learner does not follow instructions given to him or her teacher provides a disciplinary action and after the teacher asks nicely why he or she did not follow and will make the students realize that they should follow. The teacher do to reinforce positive behavior is by talking nicely to the students and being a good role model to them.

MY ANALYSIS

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

·                     The classroom organization and routines affect the learners' behavior by knowing their limitations. The minds of the students are set that they have rules and regulations to  followed because of this, they will practice their proper attitude and act politely.

2.            What should the teacher have in mind when he/she designs the classroom organization and routines? What theories and principles should you have in mind?

·                     The teacher should have in mind that he or she mingles with students so that he or she will be more have an interaction with their students and as a second mother in the classroom, they  should make it to a point that the students are oriented and they participate while making the rules. And also the teacher should prepare ice breakers so that the students will not get bore and will retain the interest in studying.

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

·                     Behavior strategies effective in managing the behavior of the learners are by doing positive reinforcement. The teacher should play the characteristics of being caring, loving and should motivate the learners to pursue their efforts in their study by giving rewards or incentives if the student performs excellence in class whether academically or non-academically by doing this so, the students will strive hard, will actively participate and will perform very well.

MY REFLECTIONS

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?

·                     As I imagine myself organizing my classroom in the future, I see that I will be handling Grade 7 students. If I want to handle Grade 17 students I will always do a routines or procedures that will surely suit their age range. For example when the class starts I will teach them to pray first before anything else, I would also imply that there would be Bible sharing session just so I can get their interest and slowly going to the subject matter in a way that they will not feel hazard but instead they will enjoy. I could also conduct ice breakers, a little dance step and singing a song to stimulate the energy of the students. And I will also provide few minutes for rest because during this stage of the learners they will surely get tire as time and activities pass by. Rest minutes will help them to regain their energy.

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

·                     Uniform of the students should be worn properly.

·                     School I.D. should always be present.

·                     Boys should observe proper haircut.

·                     Boys and Girls should observe proper hygiene all the times.

·                     The students should raise their hands if they want to say something.

·                     I choose these set of rules so that the students will observe cleanliness, and being orderly so that the students will be able to be responsible of their own being. I would also like to promote unity inside the classroom and good relationship between myself and the students.

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

·                     Yes. For the main reason that they will be the one who will benefited and will follow these set of rules. And they should also be aware of these rules so that they will know their limitations.