3. What routines can be
established for an
efficient and effective
teaching-learning
process?
4. Routines have to be
learned. We get used to
doing them in order for
them to become
routinized. We identify
and explain specific
rules and procedures in
our classrooms.
5. Some routines on the following can
be of great help:
1. Beginning
and ending
the class day
or period
transitions.
2. Getting/
distribution of
materials and
equipment.
4.
Seatwork
and
teacher-
3.
Group
work
6. Some routines on the following can
be of great help:
2. Getting/
distribution of
materials and
equipment.
4.
Seatwork
and
teacher-
3.
Group
work
1. Beginning
and ending
the class day
or period
transitions.
7. Beginning and ending the
class day or period transition.
• Delegate administrative task to
students when possible.
• Attendance, announcements,
material distribution and
homework collection should be
routinized.
• Use the first few minutes of
the class and the last few
8. Some routines on the following can
be of great help:
4.
Seatwork
and
teacher-
3.
Group
work
1. Beginning
and ending
the class day
or period
transitions.
2. Getting/
distribution of
materials and
equipment.
9. Use of Materials and Equipment
Make clear your rules and
procedures on the distribution
and collection of materials,
storage of common materials,
the teacher’s desk and storage
areas, students’ desk an storage
area, the use of the pencil
sharpener.
10. Some routines on the following can
be of great help:
1. Beginning
and ending
the class day
or period
transitions.
2. Getting/
distribution of
materials and
equipment.
4.
Seatwork
and
teacher-
3.
Group
work
11. Group Work
Research shows that group
work like cooperative learning
has a positive impact on
student achievement,
interpersonal relationships and
attitudes about learning
12. Rules and procedures on
group work address the following
areas:
• Movement in and out of the
group
• Expected behaviors of
students in the group
• Expected behaviors of
students not in the group.
• Group communication with
13. Some routines on the following can
be of great help:
1. Beginning
and ending
the class day
or period
transitions.
2. Getting/
distribution of
materials and
equipment.
4.
Seatwork
and
teacher-
3.
Group
work
14. Seatwork and Teacher-led
Activities
• Student attention during
presentations
• Student participation
• Talking among students
• Obtaining help
• Out-of-seat behavior
• Behavior when work has been
Rules and procedures in
these areas pertain to:
15. • 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 countdown
5 for freeze
4 for quiet
3 for eyes on the teacher
2 for hands free (put things down)
1 for listen for instructions
• Raise your hand if you wish to
participate
Here are some effective
signals used by new and
experienced teachers:
16. • To obtain teacher’s attention.
Teacher’s hand signal means:
One finger = I need to sharpen my
pencil.
Two fingers = I need a tissue
Three fingers = I need help
• Freeze (stop what you are doing)
• Gently tap on your neighbor’s arm to
get his/her attention to freeze.
• Face the teacher and listen to
instructions.
