LEARNING

FIELD EPISODE

FS 1
STUDY

7
Physical and Personal Aspects of
Classroom Management

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.
Ref: edglossary.org
Importance of Effective Classroom Management
 increases chance of students success
 paves the way for the teacher to engage students in earning
 help 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
Two aspects of Classroom Management
1. Personal Classroom Management consists f managing your own self to ensure order
and discipline in your class. It includes:
1.1 voice
1.2 personal grooming
1.3 attendance

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 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 strategy

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.

OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT

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 Activity 7.1 Identifying Personal and Physical Aspects of Classroom
Management
Resource Teacher: __________________________ School: ___________________________
Grade/Year Level: __________________________ Set: ______________________________

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 the teacher well-groomed that he/she demands respect from the learners? ✓
1.2 Is the teachers 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 question?
1. How does the voice of the teacher effect classroom instruction?
Answer: A calm, courteous tone conveys that you are in command of the class and know
exactly what you're doing. Speaking softly to students has a calming impact. You can
relieve classroom agitation and anxious strain just by opening your mouth. Teachers that
speak in a loud, stressed-out, and fast-paced manner are likely to stress their students.

2. How does the punctuality of the teacher affect classroom discipline?

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organized and prompt. Furthermore, it would send a positive message to pupils about
 what is expected of them right from the start. This makes it easy to maintain control, and
the wheels of teacher success would have been in action.

3. Why do we need to check on the physical aspects of classroom management?

Answer: The physical layout of a classroom has a significant impact on student
motivation and learning. Students' participation in the process of constructing their
surroundings can empower them, foster community, and boost motivation.

R 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.”
Answer: This statement only means that Effective classroom management will have an
impact on the instruction, resulting in a positive outcome.

2. What are your plans in ensuring effective classroom management?

Answer: Have a well-thought-out lesson plan. Knowing what I'm going to do is an
important part of effective classroom management. My lesson will most likely run more
smoothly if I have a good strategy. When planning, I'll sketch out my intended flow for
the semester or year so that I can make sure I've covered everything I need to.

Activity 7.2 Demonstrating knowledge of positive and non-violent

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discipline in the management of learner behavior

 Resource Teacher: __________________________ School: ___________________________
Grade/Year Level: __________________________ Set: ______________________________

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 () if not observed and O for no opportunity to observe.
Effective Classroom Management Strategies Observed Not Observed No 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. x
5. Encourage initiative from class. ✓
6. Offer praise and rewards. O
7. Use non-verbal communication. x
8. Take time to celebrate group effort. x
9. Let students work in groups. ✓
10. Interview students work in groups. O
11. Address bad behavior quickly. x
12. Consider peer teaching. x
13. Continuously engage the students. ✓
14. Assign open-ended project. ✓
15. Write group contracts. O
Other (please specify)
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ANALYZE
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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.
 Answer: The teacher employed four teaching strategies. Yes, it greatly helped students
and teachers, particularly in classroom management. It is extremely beneficial, especially
in ensuring that a student works productively and openly in the classroom, which will
lead to the student achieving their goal.

2. What were not used by the Resource Teacher? Were these important? What should have
been used instead? Explain.
Answer: The teacher's strategies that are not being used are praising the achievers and
classroom punishment. Punishment can harm students' relationships, affecting all other
classroom management strategies, which is why the resource teacher didn’t include it.

R REFLECT
As a future teacher, reflect on the observations then answer the given questions.
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1. What classroom management strategies do I need to employ to respond to diverse types
of learners?
Answer: I'll allow students to channel their hostile and aggressive energy into socially
acceptable outlets such as sports, clubs, crafts, hobbies, and other activities. I'll assign
 students to read and/or write about hostile behaviors, and encourage them to remark on
several socially acceptable approaches to conflict resolution.

SHOW Your Learning Artifacts

Show piece(s) of evidence of learning to capture the classroom management strategies
used by your Resource Teacher.

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