1. What are some guiding principles in classroom management and implications of teaching?
Below are some lists of principles on classroom management:
o Consistent and proactive discipline of student in classroom
o Establishing routines for all daily task and needs
o Organizing smooth transitions and continuity of energy throughout the day
o Be aware of all actions and activities
2. What techniques are effective in the maximization of instructional time?
The techniques those are effective in the maximization of instructional time are:
o Making good use of every instructional moment
o Orchestrate smooth classroom transitions
o Remain involve with the student
o Use fillers or by reciting favorite stanza and letting others explain the meaning
o Using pacing materials such as a copy of the subject
o Using a common place to keep materials
o Follow a consistent schedule and maintain the procedure and routines
o Preparing materials in advance
o Make clear and smooth transitions
3. What are ways by which a teacher can prevent or solve discipline problems in the class?
o Depending on the students abilities and interest, teacher can implement group-oriented methodologies such as:
Cooperative learning approach
Team learning
Peer tutoring
Group projects and collection
o Teacher who are sensitive of efforts and interactions are fast to switch from one technique to another need rises
o The teachers personal attributes such as:
Patience
Compassion
Concern and caring
Respect and trust
4. How can a teacher come up with a physical environment that is supportive of learning?
A teacher can come up with a physical environment that is supportive to learning process of student through a well designed utilization of classroom space is very necessary to be able to manage all learning activities to a successful completion.
o Furniture arrangement
o Seating arrangement
o Physical condition of a classroom
5. What routines can be established for efficient and effective learning?
Routines that can be established for efficient and effective learning:
o Beginning and ending the class day period
o Transitions
o Getting /distribution of materials and equipment
o Group work
o Seatwork and teacher-led activities
MANAGING SCHOOL WORK STRESS
1. What are some causes of disciplinary problems?
Some causes of disciplinary problems:
o Unfavorable learning condition
o Teacher’s poor management skills
o Student varied background
2. How can disciplinary problems prevented?
Here are some lists of in preventive measures to the disciplinary problems:
o By implementing group-oriented mythologies such us:
Team learning
Peer tutoring
Group projects and collection
o Teacher who are sensitive of efforts and interactions are fast to switch from one technique to another need rises
o The teachers personal attributes such as:
Patience
Compassion
Concern and caring
Respect and trust
3. What various modes of establishing classroom discipline?
Modes of establishing classroom discipline are:
o Discipline is the students’ responsibility
o Discipline is the teachers’ way of establishing a desirable student-oriented environment for learning
o Discipline is coupled with effective teaching strategies and techniques
o Discipline is achieved through the effects of group dynamics on behavior
o Discipline is believed to be the exclusive responsibility of the teacher
4. In what ways can you become a good disciplinarian?
To be come good disciplinarian, teachers must follow these tips:
o Be prepared to face a class with multi-behavior tendencies
o Knowing your student
o Show your sincere concern for their welfare
o Commendable behavior is reciprocal
o Be calm, poised and tactful in solving discipline problems
o Be firm and consistent in following classroom “do’s” and “don’t” at all times
o Let out your good sense of humor
o Speak with a good voice volume
o Be humble in words and actions
5. What are acceptable and unacceptable ways of dealing with discipline problems?
Acceptable ways of dealing with discipline problems are:
o Using verbal reinforces that encourage good behavior and discourage bad tendencies
o Using non-verbal gestures, frown or a hard look to dissuade from mischief
o Dialogues can help in discovering problems and agreeing on mutually beneficial solution
o Focus attention on one who is unruly and is about to disturb the neighbors
o Awards merit for good behavior and demerits for inconsistencies and lapses
o A private one-on-one brief conferences can lead to a better understanding of mistakes
o Give student the freedom to express or explain agitates feelings
While the unacceptable ways of dealing with discipline problems are:
o Scolding and harsh words as a reprimand
o Nagging and fault finding together with long “sermons”
o Keeping student in a “detention area” during or after classes
o Denying a student some privileges due to unnecessary hyper activity
o Assignment of additional homework compared to the rest
o Use of ridicule or sarcasm could humiliate and embarrass a former
o Grades for academic achievement should not be affected due to misdemeanor
NOTE-TAKING AND READING
1. What are some guiding principles in the selection and use of instructional materials?
Guiding principles in the selection and use of instructional materials:
o All instructional materials are aids to instruction. They do not replace the teacher
o Choose the instructional material that best suits your instructional objectives
o If possible, use variety of tools
o Checking out your instructional material before class start
o For results, abide by the general utilization guide on the use of media given below:
Learn how to use the instructional material
Prepare introductory remarks, questions or initial comments you may need
Provide a conductive environment
Explain the objectives of the lesson
Stress what is to be watched or listened
Summarizing or reviewing the experience
2. What are examples of instructional materials?
Examples of instructional materials:
Audio Recording – includes tapes, records, and compact disk
Bulletin Boards
Chalk board
Charts
Mock-ups – is a replica of an object that may be larger or smaller in scale. It is intended to show the essential parts which are made detachable.
Realia – stands for the real things that are to be studied like using real insects or plants. They are plentiful in the children’s environment and around school.
Video Tapes/Films
Models – are scaled replicas of real objects.
When the real thing cannot be used due to their size either too large or too small
Pictures
Books
Magazines
Electronic Materials
3. How should these materials be used for learning to the maximum and optimum?
These instructional materials should be used or at least should be shown to the class so that student will be exposed to this type of materials.
PREPARING AN ASSIGNMENT
1.
What are the functions of homework?
The functions of homework are:
o Provide students the opportunity to refine and extend their knowledge, this is done through practice and advance preparation or reading
o Homework also helps cultivate good study habits. It likewise communicates to the child that learning takes work at home as well as in school
o For the teachers, it is a tool to assess the learning needs to learners with multiple intelligence and varied learning styles
2. To get most from homework, what guiding principles must be observed?
For pupils to get the most from homework, the following guiding principles may be of help:
o The amount of homework assigned to students should be different from primary to intermediate to high school
o Parents as facilitators, involve only in homework assigned to students in a minimum
o The purpose of homework and outcome of homework should be identified and articulated. Different purposes of homework also mean different forms or types of homework
o If homework is assigned, it should be commented on
o Establish and communicate a homework policy
o Nothing is better than clarifying the purpose of homework
o Designate a well lit space for homework
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