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Establishing Classroom Routines

Learning and Procedures
Episode NCBTS Domain 4 Strand 4.3;
LET-TOS Nos. 1 (1.3 and 1.4), 2 (2.1), and 3 (3.2 and 3.4)

My Learning Episode Overview

This episode enables me to observe the different classroom routines
performed by my cooperating teacher. Getting acquainted with these routines
will ensure a very organized, systematic, and orderly classroom.

My Targets (Learning Outcomes)

At the end of this activity, I will be able to:

 observe classroom routines established by my cooperating teacher;

 record important notes during the observation; and
 assist the teachers in establishing/doing the classroom routines.

My Map (Learning Episode Directions)

These are the things I need to do:

Line Formation

Checking of Attendance

Prayer

Observe the
Passing of Papers/Books
following routines:

Getting the Learning Materials

Writing Assignments/Reminders

Other Activities That Need Procedures

Record your
observations.

My Big Ideas (Learning Essentials)

 ROUTINES

These are the backbone of daily classroom life. They facilitate teaching and
learning. Routines do not just make your life easier, they save valuable classroom
time. What's more important is efficient routines make it easier for students to learn
and achieve more. When routines and procedures are carefully taught, modeled, and
established in the classroom, children know what is expected of them and how to do
certain things on their own. Having these predictable patterns in place allows
teachers to spend more time in meaningful instruction.

Source: Learning to Teach: Not Just for Beginners

By Linda Shalaway
www.teacher.scholastic.com

My Tasks (Activities)
A. What routines do I need to establish in order to make me a better classroom manager?

Answer here.
CLASSROOM ROUTINES

B. Interview other teachers and inquire on what classroom routines they have established to
ensure better classroom management.

Name of Teacher:
School:
Grade Level Handled:

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C. Surf the internet or research in the library. Read and jot down some important notes on
classroom routines and procedures.
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My Analysis
Establishing classroom routines is important because:

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My Reflections/My Insights

If I already have my own class, I want to do the following:

 Arriving in the Morning

 Taking Attendance

 Posting Reminders

 Throughout the Day

  Ending the Day

 Other Episodes That Need Procedure/s

My Application (From Theory to Practice)

Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Why do we need to establish classroom routines?

I. to improve classroom management

II. to enhance classroom instruction
III. to save valuable time

A. I only
B. I and II
C. II and III
D. I, II, and III

2. When do you establish classroom routines?

A. at the middle of the year

B. at the end of the year
C. at the beginning of the year
D. anytime the teacher deems proper

3. When students come in the morning, what routines may be employed?

A. Stay along the corridor and wait for their classmates.

B. Assign a leader to come early and check the attendance.
C. Have an attendance pocket chart to develop responsibility.
D. Construct a seat plan and let students locate their seats.
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