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FIELD STUDY 2 ESTABLISHING MY OWN

CLASSROOM ROUTINES
FS 2 AND PROCEDURES IN A
FACE-TO-FACE /
Learning Episode REMOTE LEARNING

To have a meaningful and successful accomplishment in this FS episode, be

sure to read through the whole episode before participating and assisting in your FS 2
Resource Teacher’s class. Note all the information you will need and tasks you will
need to do before working on this episode.

Target Your Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of this Learning Episode, I must be able to:
• establish my classroom routines and procedures before, during and after classes in a face-to-face or in remote
learning;
• explain the classroom routines (what to do, how to do it, when to do it, and why those need to be done);
• reflect on the basic questions when building my classroom routines and procedures in the classroom and in
remote learning;
• list down some possible topics for action research on classroom routines and procedures; and
• use professional reflections and learning to improve practice.

Clarify Your Task

Enhancing My Own Classroom Routines and Procedures
(Face-to-Face or Remote Learning)

Routines are the backbone of daily classroom life. They facilitate teaching and learning.
Routines don’t just make the life of the teacher easier. They save valuable classroom time. Efficient
routines make it easier for students to learn and achieve more.
Establishing routines early in the school year enables you to run your daily activities
smoothly; ensures that you mange time effectively; helps you maintain order in the classroom;
makes you more focused in teaching because you spend less time in giving directions/instructions;
and enables you to explain to the learners what are expected of them.
Classroom routines set the foundation for a meaningful school year with teachers and
students whether in the classroom or remotely. To teach classroom routines remotely, it is best to
record videos and to post these in the learning management system so students may watch them
over and over again for better retention and for families to view them so they can assist their
children when needed.
Students can take an active role in establishing classroom routines. They can brainstorm
on ideas which they will most likely do and follow. Routines are important especially when done
in remote learning so that there will be less distractions both for synchronous and asynchronous
participation.

Revisit the Infographic/s

Participate and Assist

To ensure that I can carry out/perform my tasks efficiently and effectively in participating
and assisting my cooperating teacher in establishing routines and procedures in the classroom or
in remote learning. I must be guided by the following questions:
1. How will I gain student attention in the classroom/remote learning?
2. What are the routines and procedures that I need to establish before, during and after my
classes whether on a face-to-face or remote learning?
3. What verbal and non-verbal communication will I use to signal that students need
help/attention in the classroom/remote learning?
4. How must students get/secure the needed work materials and books and others in the
classroom/remote learning?
 5. How will students transition to group work and other cooperative activities in the
classroom/remote learning?
6. What procedures must be followed by students who need to attend to personal necessities
in the classroom/online classes?
7. What rules must be set for students who finish task early and for those who cannot complete
work on time?
8. What procedures must be observed for tardiness/early dismissals?
9. What procedures must be done when submitting homework/performance tasks in the
classroom/remote learning?
10. What procedures must be employed in movements into and out of the classroom/remote
learning?
Having these guide questions in mind, consult your Resource Teacher on the possible
assistance or participation that you can do to help her/him in doing the classroom routines.
Complete the matrix for the routines that you can employ before, during and after classes in the
classroom/remote learning to ensure order and discipline in your classes. List down the problems
which you have encountered while implementing these routines.
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Notice
After doing your classroom routines and formulating your procedures, state what you
noticed by answering the following questions:
• How did you feel after employing your classroom routines and establishing your
procedures in the classroom/remote learning?
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• How did your students respond to your classroom routines and procedures?
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 • What was the feedback of your Resource Teacher on your classroom routines and
procedures?
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• Was there a change in the classroom environment/teaching-learning process after you have
implemented your classroom routines and procedures?
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• What was the feedback of your Resource Teacher on your classroom routines and
procedures?
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Analyze
1. What factors/conditions prompted you to establish those classroom routines and
procedures?
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2. Was there a marked improvement in classroom management after employing your

classroom routines?
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 3. Did the teaching-learning process improve? Justify your answer.
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Reflect
What insights have you gained while doing this learning episode?
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Write Action Research Prompts

OBSERVE

1. The problems/challenges I encountered in establishing my classroom routines _________

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REFLECT

2. I hope to achieve to address these problems and challenges by _____________________

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 PLAN

3. Some strategies/ways which I can employ to improve my classroom routines are _______
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ACT

4. Based on my answers in nos. 1-3, the possible title of my action research on this episode
is______________________________________________________________________
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To further enrich my knowledge on designing my classroom/remote management plan,

whether in the classroom or in remote learning, these are some of the online resources which will
help me in these activities (include books, websites, YouTube videos and the like and share these
to your peers).
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Work on my Artifacts
Take some snapshots of your routines in the classroom or in remote learning and tell
something about them. You may also write down the procedures you have formulated and explain
the reasons for these.