UNIT IVCHAPTER 4

MANAGING THE PHYSICAL

ENVIRONMENT

“THE EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT HELP CREATE

THE ATMOSPHERE CONDUCIVE FOR

LEARNING.”

A WELL- DESIGNED UTILIZATION OF CLASSROOM SPACE IS OF OUTMOST NECESSITY IF THE AIM IS TO MANAGE ALL LEARNING ACTIVITIES TO A SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION.

FURNITURE ARRANGEMENT

Must be located in areas where the contents could be viewed well and be made available for use.

Must be well-arranged in order to look spacious and orderly.

Furniture such as chairs and tables for demonstration and displays must be positioned appropriately.

Exhibit shelves are either permanently pinned to the wall or are made to stand at the sides

White board and bulletin boards must be available for posting important messages and outstanding pieces of student’s work, art and illustrations.

SEATING ARRANGEMENT

Deserve foremost consideration Must match with the format and

activities of your lesson plan. Size of chair would depend on student’s

size.

Students in row faces front of classroom

Ideal for establishing classroom management

Allow student to focus on teacher when he/she is lecturing or teaching routines and procedures.

It is great for direct instruction. Sufficient space is allotted in

the aisles and in-between the seats for ease in moving around

Students face center of the classroom

Students face center of classroom

Best for classroom discussions. Ideal for skits, role playing and

student demonstration. Creates a friendlier atmosphere

and can be used in lieu to traditional rows

Commonly use in debate and discussion.

Student at the tables face front of the room.

Students desk grouped so students face each other.

Ideal in cooperative learning activities like dialogue.

Student can focused much better during discussion.

In small activities, chair can be move to face each other.

Used primarily when there is a desk. Can be quickly rearrange when there

is small group activities. Flexible in any types of lesson.

PHYSICAL CONDITION OF THE CLASSROOM

OBSERVE THE PICTURE.

Clean rooms, hallways and surroundings are wholesome place to stay in.

Must be safe place. Used instruments and devices must

be returned to their proper places. Always erase the board after using.

Always erase the board after using. Place a waste basket nearly. For a lively and fresh look, potted

indoors plants can be placed at the corners and flowers on the table.

Must have proper lighting and ventilation for everybody’s comfort.

Must be orderly and well. Managed for disciplinary action and

noise reduction.

PSYCHOLOGICAL ATMOSPHERE

• Very important to reign in the classroom.