2. Intended Learning Objectives:
In this chapter, the students must be able to challenge themselves
to attain the following learning outcomes:
1 Identify various forms of learner-centered classroom organization based on
learner’s needs;
2 Formulate classroom procedures and routines that promote discipline, fairness,
respect, and care among learners and encourage learning;
3 Design, organize and explain the significance of the layout of the physical structure
of the classroom for active engagement of learners, individually or in groups, in
exploration, discovery, hands-on, and self-learning activities;
4 Describe the roles and responsibilities of the teacher and the learners for a
supportive, inspiring, motivating, and productive learner-centered classroom and
evaluate which disciplinary actions are positive and nonviolent in managing learner
behavior.
3. Introduction
Before students enter the classroom, it’s critical to
get things going well. Initial impressions do
matter. Classroom management is a crucial part
of the learning environment in the classroom
because it influences the attitudes and
expectations that students form as early as the
first few hours of school. As a result, this course
gives a comprehensive picture of the
organization, processes, and physical layout of a
learner-centered classroom.
4. Learner-centered classroom:
Roles and Responsibilities of
Teachers and Students
The role of discipline in
learner-centered
classrooms
01
Introduction to Classroom
Management
(Relating a classroom into a
vehicle)
02
03
Table of contents
04
Forms of learner-centered classroom
organization, procedures and
physical structure
6. The classroom serves as a means of
transportation for students, taking them from
where they are and when they enter the school. All
of us would prefer to see at least one year’s worth
of development for every year spent in a seat.
Consider the teacher as the driver of the school
bus who must attend to the requirements of the
passengers in order to ensure that they arrive at
their destination when discussing classroom
management and student accomplishment. The
mechanics of driving and the laws of the road are
heavily emphasized in driver instruction, but
maintaining the car is not given much attention.
People learn about preventive maintenance as a
secondary set of skills through guidance,
observation, reading, and trial and error.
7. A classroom is composed of:
● A teacher and students
● Blackboard or whiteboard
● Bulletin boards
● Arm chairs
● Teacher’s chair and table
● Demo table
● Broom box
● Wash stand
● Appliances
● Picture frame of the
President
8. Developing a learner – centered
classroom
Traditional “Teacher-
centered learning”
Student-centered
learning environment
The interests of the students’ take
center stage and the teacher gives
students choice and voice, finding
ways to provide learning experiences
that focus on what’s students’ value.
Students take a more “active” role in
the education experience.
The teacher is center of the
learning experience and takes
the “active” role of teaching,
while the students assume a
more “passive” or receptive role.
9. Turn your classroom into a
community
In a student-centered classroom, the
students speak, the teacher listens, interjects
and facilitates conversation when needed,
and then thanks the students for their
participation.
By involving students directly in the
education process, and by enabling them to
interact with one another, students begin to
feel a sense of community.
In the student-centered classroom, the
teacher acts not only as educator, but as both
facilitator and activator.
10. Develop trust and
communication
Trust and open
communication are
achieved by always being
fair with students,
listening to them, and
allowing them to speak.
11. Find ways to integrate
technology When students are given the
opportunity to integrate exciting
web tools and technology into the
learning process, they become
eager, anxious participant in just
about any learning activity.
Developing a student-centered
classroom is all about
engagement.
12. Create an Environment where mutual
respect and a quest for knowledge
guide behavior – not rules
If you keep activities
engaging, behavior will rarely be
an issue. Having an engaging
classroom environment, with
engaging projects, engaging
discussions will foster mutual
respect and encourages a pursuit
of learning.
13. Allow students to share in decision
making
Creating a student-
centered classroom requires
collaboration. It requires placing
students at the center of their
own learning environment by
allowing them to be involved in
deciding why, what, and how
their learning experience will
take shape.
15. ROOM STRUCTURING – FOR INDIVIDUALIZED
LEARNING – FOR GROUP LEARNING – ACTIVITY
ORIENTED CLASSROOM
Convenient
Convenient
arrangement of
furniture.
Flexible
Flexible
seating
Arrangeme
nt
Clean
Clean, well-
lighted, well-
ventilated, noise-
free, and fresh
classrooms
C F C
16. The Key Benefits of a Structured
Classroom
“A structured classroom often translates
to a safe classroom, one where students
can enjoy themselves and focus on learning.
In a structured learning environment,
students are more likely to thrive and
experience personal and academic growth.”
~ Derrick
Meador
Numerous advantages that students can
gain from an organized learning
environment:
Students exhibit pride in their work.
Skill mastery is increased.
Students learn to operate independently
Substitute teachers can easily step in and
manage the classroom.
17. Purpose
Clearly label all
materials in the
classroom and
organize them to
ensure they are
easily accessible
when needed.
Clearly define
traffic patterns in
the classroom.
These should allow
movement without
disrupting others.
Arrange the
desks and
furniture in the
classroom so that
you can see
students at all
times and you
have easy access
to all areas of the
classroom.
Create and teach
systems for
turning in work
and retrieving
graded work.
Effective physical layout of the classroom promotes positive teacher student interactions,
assists with smooth transitions, and prevents disruptive behavior. There are four (4) elements
to create an effective physical classroom structure:
01 02 03 04
18. Creating a Structured
Classroom
Keep your class size small
More one-on-one time
Students can’t hide
Easier to identify issues
More cohesive class
culture
Teachers can form
better relationships
Students are more
engaged
Much less chaotic
Monitor Students Closely
It gives teachers the
opportunity to reflect
on their own
teaching and assess
the impact of the
instructional
strategies they use.
Create an Inviting
Physical Arrangement
Effective physical layout of
the classroom promotes
positive teacher-student
interactions, assists with
smooth transitions, and
prevents disruptive
behavior. It maximize
teacher-student
interactions while
minimizing distractions.
19. Creating a Structured
Classroom
Provide Frequent Positive
Reinforcement and
Feedback
Verbally acknowledge students
for making good choices
Use stickers, coupons, and
group trips to reward children
for making progress
Use charts and other visual
aids to help students see their
daily progress
Create a level system to help
students monitor their progress
and earn privileges
Emphasize Skill-Based
Learning
Activities that are
creative and
innovative
Exercises that involve
active participation by
students
Activities that are
stimulating and
challenging
Emphasize Structure
on Day One
Make sure your
expectations for
behavior and goals
are crystal clear,
and throughout the
year, give reminders
as needed.
