Assignment 2

My 21st Century Classroom Facilitating Skills Aspects

Observations

Facilitation Style

Learners acquire the knowledge and skills through demonstration by the teacher then collaboration with other students.

Accommodation of students’ learning style

Using different modalities are employed in the classroom to accommodate students with different learning styles.

Strengths Integrating technology in the instruction to maximize learning. Organizing learning teams to develop cooperation and collaboration.

Using a multitude of instructional methods and activities in my classroom, such as pictures, video clips, and “field trip”, activities may offer students alternative pathways to learning Provision of Learning Environment that is conducive for:  Active Learning Learners are work Differentiated together in groups to activities for students actively engage to make them more them to the lesson interested and helps and activities. them learn in a

Areas for Improvement Identifying developmental level of individual student to make instruction responsive to individual learning needs

Action Points Collaborate with colleagues to identify effective ways in which learning takes place and in planning instruction appropriate to the levels of the students through LAC sessions

Constructing lessons and activities that are constantly in directional movement from one particular learning style to another within a given period of time.

Establish a rapport with students in order to acquire information about their individual strengths and weaknesses

-Taking into account the physical layout and arrangement of the classroom to create an

- Allow various seating arrangements and clustering the students around focus areas for

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Higher Order Thinking

The activities and questions in the lesson plan are engaged in low and level thinking skills. However, the emphasis are on lower-order thinking, or simply recall or factual response level.

collaborative working environment.

atmosphere that encourages participation and learning. -Making appropriate demands, giving clear signals and being consistent with the rules and regulations

HOTS questions and activities that get students to think critically were given as reflected in the lesson plan.

Providing more opportunities for students to elaborate their answers and talk about what they are learning and discuss where those ideas come from

activities, and moving back to a more traditional seating arrangement when they have completed the tasks - Anticipate problems and have a plan of keeping students busy to prevent misbehavior and untoward incidents -Incorporate the Socratic questioning process into my daily interactions with students -Attend seminarworkshops on the art of questioning

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Contextual Learning

Questioning and Reacting Skills

Students are given opportunities to manipulate real objects.

Introducing the topics Integrating other in multitude ways and areas of discipline in allowing students to the lesson. have deeper understanding through realia.

Asking too many closed questions that require only one-word answers. Students must also be asked how did they learn or how did they arrive at their answers. Further, less opportunities are provided for students to ask questions.

Students were given sufficient waiting time to answer before going on or asking others to respond. Moreover, if the student is unable to answer, the question is rephrased or a more factual question is asked to bridge the gap and help lead the student toward the answer. LOVELY C. VALMORIA Guro 21/ Batch 8/ Class 43

Try to ask more openended question and encourage students to listen and respond to each other. Questioning techniques must foster the thinking ability of the students

Collaborate with colleagues in designing a learning environment, which incorporates many different forms of experiences that will help students in understanding the concepts and how these can be used outside the classroom. Increase own repertoire of type questions by attending trainings on employing divergent, high-level and openended questions

Professional Development Plan (PDP) Name and School: LOVELY C. VALMORIA / Linanot Elementary School Specialization/Subjects Handled: BEEd Science and Health / Kindergarten Subjects Required Competencies Command of subject matter knowledge and mastery in the application of teaching strategies and skills

Continuous expansion of the repertoire of adaptive approaches and technologies

Type & Specific Professional Intervention Training - Attend seminar-workshops, especially in language proficiency and reading comprehension Education - Finish MA degree to develop a deeper understanding of a subject matter

Development Collaborate with colleagues in planning, implementing, and

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To provide purposeful and meaningful integration of content knowledge within and across the key learning areas where necessary To stimulate and facilitate students' learning processes and enhance students' learning outcomes To motivate and enhance student learning To match students' level of

Requirements

Registration fees (seminarworkshops) *From June 2019 to March 2020 

 Course/tuition fees (presently having 18 units)

School (principal and co-teachers) support *June 2019 onwards 

Potential Barriers(B) and Solutions(S) B-Availability of funds and time to attend seminars and to pursue MA degree S - Research and tryout educational practices In the classroom, with collection and analysis of data regarding their effects on student learning

B - Time constraints and lack of interest and support from colleagues

Thorough understanding of diverse learning needs and intelligences of individual students

Flexibility and responsiveness to societal changes

evaluating new ideas, approaches and application of  learning technologies that improve learning outcome of students Education - Enroll in Guro21 Course 2

intelligence and interest To create and maintain a stimulating learning atmosphere for students

Training - Attend seminars/ trainings/ workshops on Multiple Intelligences (MIs) and differentiated instruction Development Initiate/ participate in school-based sessions on students' diverse learning needs and classroom management strategies

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To provide a positive and nurturing learning environment for a diverse population of students To incorporate different points of view and plan instruction accordingly

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Training - Attend campus journalism trainings/ workshops

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To make appropriate and

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 Course fees *From January - May 2020

Registration fees (seminarworkshops) *From June 2019 to March 2020 School (principal and co-teachers) support *June 2019 onwards 

Registration fees (seminarworkshops)

S- Facilitate and initiate the formation of learning circles for collegial sharing, team teaching and peer class observation S - Conduct action research on the application of ICT in one of the key learning areas B - Time constraints, availability of funds and lack of interest and support from colleagues S- Benchmarking/ Visit other schools to have professional exchange and sharing of experiences about successful innovation and good practices in teaching B - Time constraints, availability of funds and lack of interest

and engage in mentoring campus scribes in joining press conferences for them to become socially responsible and productive citizens Development Regular sharing and exchange of views about local and global issues through LAC sessions

Learner’s Signature: LOVELY C. VALMORIA

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timely responses to societal changes To promote awareness and encourage students to show keen concern for local and global issues To develop positive social values

*From June 2019 to March 2020

School (principal and co-teachers) support *June 2019 onwards 

and support from colleagues S- Written contributions through school publication on the impact of societal changes on school development

Reviewed/Approved by: EXEQUIEL T. TAGUM Principal I

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDP) Reflection Being a teacher is not an easy task as many people could ever think. To be a teacher does not only imply to know the subject to be taught, it also includes being willing to constantly improve oneself integrally, as much as updating the resources and materials one uses in teaching. Reflecting and analyzing over again the best way to teach, learn and how to make learners to extend what has been learned. Having sworn to perform all my duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability, I have been constantly seeking to enhance my command of subject matter knowledge and mastery in the application of teaching strategies and skills in order to effective deliver quality education to every learners. Hence, on top of my professional development plan is my aspiration to attend seminars, trainings, workshops and other related activities which will positively affect my teaching ability to enhance and develop my skills in communicating and processing information accurately and in a way that is appropriate to the subject and to my learners. There are still always a lot of things left to be learned and there must always be room for improvement. In this way, I am ensuring that the set of learners I teach are offered the best instructions they deserve. Additionally, attaining master’s degree is equally vital in my profession development. This is why during the crafting of my PDP, my desire to graduate in masteral education has come to life again since it put on my senses that uplifting my degree means bringing my entire career to a whole new level. It is also greatly accepted that our learners vary in the way they learn, differ in the way they perceive things and diverge in their learning pace. Therefore not one method will successfully work for every type of learning. With these, I believe that the teacher’s collaboration in planning, evaluating new ideas and application of learning technologies in classroom learning will have a positive impact to improve student learning. The reality that the emergence of technology has a major impact on teaching-learning process. It will help learners form personal connections with the subject matter and puts them in control of their own learning experiences. Thus, if we are working toward implementing effective approaches we must be willing and able to utilize materials and techniques that will help to enhance learning.

Moreover, being an educator we must be continually aspire to enhance our capabilities in addressing the teaching-learning requirements of the 21st century by enrolling in an online learning course such as GURO21 Course 2. We often find learner’s in a class showing much diversity in their needs and interests. Learners differ a lot in their motivation, prior knowledge and skills, learning styles, multiple intelligences, interests and backgrounds. To tap each student’s potential, as a teacher I must incessantly aspire to be trained to gain new ideas on MIs and skills in using different strategies which are very imperative to provide a positive and nurturing learning environment for a diverse learners. Furthermore, campus journalism is also another opportunity to develop through the culture of joining press conference that provides an avenue to concretely practice truth and fairness. Likewise, I believe that this will be a great opportunity to mentor campus scribes to become socially responsible and productive citizens. Being an educator, I find the crafting of my Professional Development Plan very much helpful in improving myself professionally. I acknowledge, though, that it was indeed challenging since I know for a fact that the efficacy of my PDP is tied up to my planning ability plus the time and serious thoughts I apportion to it. Generally, everything stipulated in my Professional Development Plan is for my advancement and improvement which is a necessity in enjoying rich and excellent teaching-learning experiences.

LOVELY C. VALMORIA Guro 21/ Batch 8/ Class 43

MY CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PLAN Philosophical Statement: To live life productively and meaningfully, I want my student to have a deep sense of values in the 21st century. They are all equipped with the essential knowledge, skills, attitudes and values for them to face the challenges to the changes of time. I want them to be able to find ways to remain strong despite the vulnerabilities of life. As a facilitator of learning, I want to make my learners actively engaged in the teaching-learning process, and feel the welcoming, comfortable and friendly atmosphere in the class. The sense of belongingness and importance of my learners is uplifted and heightened. Their learning environment must be conducive in order to encourage learners to soar high to progress. I want them to discover their potentials and I will help them nurture them and make use of that to improve themselves. My classroom must be an enabling factor for learners to grow and develop.

Rules and Procedure I believe that the classroom should be friendly where everyone respects one another in the utmost sense of sincerity. I want to have rules in the class that everyone should be guided of and follow. This will be done on the first day to let students understand what is expected of them in order to prevent indiscipline. This will be a contract that the students and I make, which after will be posted on the wall to use as a reminder of how we all agreed to behave in our classroom. I will solicit ideas from the learners on how to go through with them that involves their participation in our school activities. The democratic style in establishing rules and procedures is very helpful of instilling to the learners the responsibility and leadership.

Classroom Arrangement The set-up of my classroom has a big effect on my student learning. As the classroom manager, I must make certain that the way I set up my classroom will be beneficial and not detrimental to its inhabitants, that it should help the pupils get focus while comfortably learning. Students are hit with natural lighting from the walls, windows and an inviting sensation. They feel safe and welcome wandering to their seats in a circle tables which comes from in a variety of unique shapes, sizes and colors at the same time see their classmates as they face each other. A cabinet at the left side of the room to put all their things and a word wall on top for their vocabulary words. There is enough space in front which serves

as the platform where they do their group performances and group/individual reporting. Student work will be place from wall to wall all depicted in colorful posters around the room. There is also a portfolio area where the learners can exhibit their works. There should also a space for materials and technologies that can be utilized for the teaching-learning episodes in my classroom. Modern technology like computers, TV and audio should be present. Also present in my classroom a collection of children’s favorite books within our reading corner and other references gathered in a nook. The keeping our classroom clean, orderly, and conducive for learning is a shared responsibility between me as the classroom manager and the pupils who are my co-inhabitants.

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Misbehavior Intervention One of the many challenges of classroom management is dealing with behavior. If learners quarrel, I would listen to both sides so that I will be able to have informed decision on the behavior measure that I must take. I would talk to my learners and listen to their claims in a manner that will make them feel still respected and valued despite any mistake. I would make the child feel at ease, so that it would be easier for me too to analyze how to treat the situation, and find ways to help the learners correct their wrong doing. I would also ask help from parents and school faculty to work with me hand-in-hand in disciplining their children in nice manner, so that they won’t get embarrassed.

Classroom Safety In a classroom, safety must be consistently observed in physical arrangements of furniture, equipment and in the conduct of class and school activities. Safety measures on the use of electrical equipment and instructional materials should be made known to the learners. Cabinets and hanging furniture should be well-placed. There is also a need of my students as well as the teacher to participate to hazard drills in school so that everyone knows what to do during unwanted circumstances. I want to have a classroom that is safe not only in terms of physical attributes but also social and emotional such as safety from bullying and maltreatment.

Student Celebration Students’ milestones are worthy of celebration. Learners who manifest significant improvement in their performances and behavior need to be recognized and be given special mention through praises, acknowledgements, and encouraging gestures. In my classroom, the pupils’ exemplary effort is celebrated through warm congratulations, certificates, medals and other rewards during classroom convocation. In cases when pupils win competitions bearing the name of the school, they are recognized during flag raising ceremony in front of all the pupils, teachers and parents.

Learner’s Signature: LOVELY C. VALMORIA

Reviewed/Approved by: EXEQUIEL T. TAGUM Principal I

MY CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PLAN A Reflection Classroom management is an important component in any educational setting. This is because meaningful learning takes place when students are in safe environment (Kauffman et al., 2006).In making this classroom management plan, the main goal is to have the right environment for all learners. A teacher’s good management ability is prerequisite to establishing outstanding classroom setting which in due course will be advantageous to the pupils. When I plotted out my Classroom Management Plan, it caused me to reflect on several matters that are noted to be imperative in realizing my personal and professional goal of constantly creating a pleasant and conducive classroom set-up. Additionally, it led me to consider embracing commitment and devotion at all times and strive to be a better version of myself as a classroom manager. Also, it directed me to consider enforcing the set rules, regulations and procedures to ensure that they are religiously followed by the pupils. Moreover, this type of plan has awakened my senses that I shouldn’t just be apportioning so much attention to the pupils’ academic performances, rather put equal weight to the factors that will contribute to its attainment such as classroom arrangement and safety. In conclusion, I believe that this classroom management plan is a key to a conducive learning environment where students feel safe and are actively involved in learning activities. This will allow me to understand how will the learner will grow and develop his/her understanding in my classroom. I’m looking forward to use my classroom management plan to my students this school year and will continue to improve this plan as I integrate other methods and teaching strategies into my practice. LOVELY C. VALMORIA Guro 21/ Batch 8/ Class 43