Session 1 – The DepEd’s Mandate As a newly hired teacher in DepEd, what can you contribute to: a. Promote quality education? As a newly hired teacher in DepEd, I believe that teachers are one of the key elements to educational quality because they orchestrate instructional interactions with and between students around academic content, and these classroom interactions—in an ideal world—influence student learning. . b. uphold equity in education? A successful learning environment requires equity in the classroom or supporting the achievements of students from diverse backgrounds and abilities. Promoting equity is challenging, though. Educators who are attempting to support their students in succeeding face yet another challenge as a result. There are many ways to uphold equity in education. First is to reflect on your own beliefs, Understanding your own positionality—the conditions that shape your identity in terms of race, gender, and ability—can make you more aware of problems with racial and gender equity and assist you in supporting students in your class. Second, Reduce race and gender barriers to learning, diversify your curriculum, hold every student to high expectations, avoid assumptions about students’ background. Third, Establish an inclusive environment early, if you want to give students a welcoming environment. Students should feel at ease speaking their minds during discussions, which should reflect a variety of viewpoints. Fourth, Be dynamic with classroom space, Through the way you interact with your kids, beginning with how you use space, you may promote inclusion in the classroom. And lastly, Accommodate learning styles and disabilities, Males and females have different learning styles, as do people with impairments, and learning styles vary from student to student. c. Respond to the needs of the learners? As a newly hired teacher, I am aware that every learner is different, has different strengths, and weaknesses. I am able to attend to the demands of my students in a way that I will never stop myself from learning and find other concepts that I may impart to my pupils additionally, I will support my students in discovering their own skills and capabilities, making it a simple task for both me and my students to take part more actively in class. Session 2: Vision, Mission, and Core Values As a new public-school teacher, what are your visions for yourself, for your class, and your school community? Self: Inspire a lifelong love of learning by creating lessons that are exciting, authentic, engaging, and relevant to the life of my students. Class: Help students to develop individuality as they near the time to go out into the world and serve their fellow citizens. School Community: To provide the power of education to today's youth thereby giving them the possibility for a better future. and lead them to be the person that helps the community. Key Topic 1: DepEd’s Vision Scenario 1: Teacher Johanna is a Grade 7 teacher at Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial National High school. She encourages her learners to demonstrate their love of country through practicing acts of kindness inside and outside the school premises. Provide at least two ways of integrating this in her lessons. You may respond in 3-5 sentences. Through this scenario, I will assign my students to have an activity; First, role plays about the love for our country in practicing acts of kindness inside and outside the school premises; Second thing is to perform an interpretative song or dance which have the theme that will showcase the love for our country and practice of kindness inside and outside the school premises and to our community. s. Key Topic 2: DepEd’s Mission Scenario 2: One of the Grade 9 advisory students of Teacher Andrew is showing interest in joining scouting. However, the student is very shy and timid. In what ways can Teacher Andrew help his learners to gain confidence and participate in scouting? You may respond in 3-5 sentences. The first step Teacher Andrew should do is to talk to the pupil and explain to him the benefit of joining the Scouting. Encourage him that joining scouting is an unforgettable experience where he can learn to socialize with his other classmates and learn cooperation, that through this activity he can overcome his shyness and gain confidence in interacting with other people. Teacher Andew should encourage him to go beyond his comfort zone and joining the scouting is the perfect idea for it. Key Topic 3: The DepEd Core Values Scenario 1: Teacher Helga is a Grade 1 teacher at Biñan Elementary School. She is teaching Science. She wants to make sure that she can provide a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating environment in her class. What should she do to achieve this? You may respond in 3-5 sentences. Teacher Helga should provide activities in science that promotes child-friendly, gendersensitive, safe, and motivating environment in her class by preparing a lesson plan a head of time. She should make sure that her activities are suited for the learners, not gender biased, safe and encourage participation to all learners. Scenario 1: Teacher Luis is a Grade 10 guidance counselor and a Values Education teacher at Arellano High School. One of his classes has a diverse religious background. One day, two of the learners insisted that the class should start with a prayer led by an assigned student. This leads to a heated debate arguing about their own religious and spiritual beliefs. How can Teacher Luis mediate and help resolve the argument? (You may refer to Department Order (No. 32, s. 2013) and Department Order (69, s. 1990)). Teacher Luis should explain to all his pupils that students with different religious beliefs should not force to participate to any religious activity that is not allowed on their religion. They should learn to respect the religion of other people to avoid discrimination in the class. That’s why if one of their classmates does not join or lead the prayer in their class, they should respect their decision. Scenario 2: The DepEd Core Values teaches us the love for God (maka-Diyos), love for fellow men (makatao), love for nature (makakalikasan), and love for country (makabansa). Teacher Molina inspires his Grade 2 learners to become a better version of themselves through exemplifying qualities and characters of our national heroes. What classroom management strategies can Teacher Molina employ to encourage learners to apply the DepEd core values in real life situations? To teach the DEpEd core values to Grade 2 pupils, Teacher Molina can use it as an activity wherein she can assign her class per group to act as one of the national heroes and portray the good values that they have, through this pupil can internalized the good values in real life situations. Session 3: Strategic Directions Self As a new teacher, my goal is to be a teacher that encourages my students to enjoy learning. I will strive to identify my strengths and then use them to inspire my students, leading to a positive outcome for each pupil and a shift in the way my teaching works. My goals are to motivate and engage my pupils through ongoing and everyday studentcentered active-learning lessons, as well as to help all my students discover meaning in their lives through education. I will continue my professional growth by attending seminars and continue to reflect on my teaching strategies to give the best education for my pupils. My Vision Board Class My vision is to have a class wherein there is collaboration among all my learners. To create an atmosphere where each individual feels accepted and valued. To create a classroom wherein there is no bias and there is equal opportunity for learning to everyone. I want to create a classroom that is conducive to learning and promote love for learning. Action Points I will create a child-friendly environment to my class and encourage cooperation in learning. I will provide varied activities wherein everyone can participate. School Community My vision to my school community is to be a learning environment that are deeply united have an array of benefits for students, teachers, parents, and the wider school. A community that has a strong leadership to help the school in providing quality education to all learners. I will strengthen the school partnership with the parents and other stakeholders for the welfare of the school and the pupils. Required Task 2: Pledge of Commitment (Portfolio Output) Pledge of Commitment Write your own pledge of commitment in support to DepEd Strategic Directions. You may write your statements in 3-5 sentences. I JULIE MAE BIOVICENTE SARTE, promise to do my best to make acceptable and right decisions, holding myself accountable to a high standard of integrity, hard work and commitment to my profession. I promise to do my duty to serve others and my school. I pledge to give the best education for my pupils and continue to uphold my dignity as a teacher. I promise to make the education of my student as my first and most important priority and I will exert more effort to learn how to help my students to learn. Required Task 3: Reflection After going through this module, (DepEd Mandate, Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Directions), answer the following questions. Write your responses in 3-5 sentences. 1. In what ways has this module helped you reflect on the Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Directions of the Department of Education? Through this module I now understand that term “teacher” is a very broad definition. That his/her role does not end in the four walls of the classroom. Teacher is one of the important people who mold and shape the minds of the pupils. Because of this module, I realized that I cannot provide the quality education to my pupils if I did not seek to continue my professional development. 2. How has this module helped you clarify your vision and motivations in serving your learners better and in promoting a learner-centered environment for them? This module serves as my wake-up call to continue my dream to change the lives of my pupils as my top priority despite of the challenges I encountered as a new teacher. This serves as my guide to be a competent teacher and provide learner centered environment that focus on the welfare of my pupils 3. What are your personal beliefs and values that are aligned with the DepEd’s VMV (Vision, Mission, Core Values)? My personal beliefs that are aligned with the DepEd Vision, Mission and Core Values is that “We should not judge a book by it’s cover”, because I realized that as a teacher, I should not judge my pupils by just looking at them or by their mistakes they created because, the intelligence of a child is not measured by it. I should give equal opportunities to all my pupils when it comes to learning regardless of their attitudes or behaviors. And as a teacher, it is my duty to change the lives of my pupils one at a time. Session 4 – The Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers Required Task 1: Video Viewing Click here or go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA5cD474aIU to watch the PPST explainer video (8:41 minutes) Use the table below to take note of important information. What I learned from watching the PPST What else I want to know about the PPST/ Video concepts that need clarification ● I have learned that the PPST Standards helps us further find out and develop better and more effective ways of teaching. ● Learning is a lifetime experience, and it is a lifetime journey. Module 2 - Gearing up for the School Year Session 1 – The DepEd School Calendar How can this PPST Strands implement in easy way with the overlapping activities of teachers has throughout the year without causing them too much stress. Key Concept 3: Implementing Guidelines Required Task 1: Reading and Reflection Study the rationale of the Implementing Guidelines of the DepEd School Calendar for the current school year. Write your insight on the space provided below. Limit your response to 150 words. It is necessary for newly hired teachers to become familiar with the Department of Education's year-round activities because it will allow us in prioritizing our goals to strengthen our capability in teaching, training, and building our professional careers. As a Department of Education teacher, it is important to mark the dates on your own calendar, so that it gives you a heads up on how you plan your activities throughout the year. Required Task 2: Personal School Calendar (Output for Portfolio) kayo mag lalagay dto depende po sa activities niniyo Get a copy of the latest DepEd School Calendar. In the space below, write your personal activities, reconciling them with the important dates set by DepEd throughout the school year. School Year: 2021-2022 June July August September October November December January February March April May Required Task 3: Write TRUE if the statement is correct; write FALSE if otherwise. QUESTION The DepEd school calendar for each school year does not set the specific dates for the opening and closing day of classes. ANSWER FALSE REMARKS The DepEd School Calendar always set the specific dates for the opening and closing of classes to be familiarized with the important dates all throughout the school year. Republic Act 11480, which is also known as An Act to Lengthen the School Calendar from Two Hundred (200) Days to Not More Than Two Hundred Twenty (220) Class Days. TRUE The in-service training is inclusive of the number of days required for learners to be in school. FALSE In service training is provided only for teachers and pupils are not part of this training. The parent-teacher conference is inclusive of the number of days required for learners to be in school. FALSE Alternative delivery modes or make up classes are not allowed to be undertaken to compensate for the unplanned suspension of classes due to natural calamities. FALSE The parent-teacher conference is inclusive of the number of days required for learners to be in school. Make up classes are allowed to be undertaken to compensate for the unplanned suspension to cope up with the lesson The Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP) is a plan that aims to allow learners to continue their learning despite any ongoing disasters like calamities, pandemics, etc. TRUE Session 2: The School Support System Scenario Answer Feedback 1. Teacher Leo creates activities to make sure that learners and teachers access the place where reading materials and learning resources are kept. He also crafts a schedule of the classes that could visit the place. He coordinates with the School Head for the selection, acquisition, organization, and maintenance of reference and reading materials. a. Librarian/LRMDS Coordinator b. Guidance Coordinator/Teacher c. Guidance Counselor d. Subject/Learning Area Coordinator/ Department Head a. Teacher Lorrine is handling a case of some Grade 7 learners who were caught cheating by their adviser. She calls the attention of the parents and reports to them what the learners did. Since it is the first incident, the learners are reprimanded and reminded of the importance of honesty and of not cheating. a. b. c. d. a. Librarian/LRDMS Coordinator b. Guidance Coordinator/Teacher Librarian and LRDMS Coordinator keep the books and teacher made activities in the library for additional supplementary materials of the pupils. School Guidance Councilor are the one responsible in giving guidance counseling to students. She could call the parents for a meeting to discuss the problem and give punishment to avoid doing the mistake again. Librarian/LRMDS Coordinator Guidance Coordinator/Teacher Guidance Counselor Subject/Learning Area Coordinator/ Department Head Scenario 3. Teacher Steffi is conducting a career guidance and advocacy seminar to Grade 12 learners focusing on the four exits envisioned for SHS graduates—namely, higher education, entrepreneurship, employment, or middle-level skills development. Afterward, she gives them a survey to answer on what they plan for their career development after SHS. a. librarian/LRMDS Coordinator b. Guidance Coordinator/Teacher c. Guidance Counselor d. Subject/Learning Area Coordinator/ Department Head Answer c. Guidance Councilor Feedback Guidance Councilor helps students to choose what appropriate career track to choose on their journey. 4. Mark Anthony is preparing a budget plan for the continuous improvement of the school for the month of August. He is also preparing the financial report for the month of July. Both reports are subject to the approval of the School Head. d. Administrative Officer Any plan regarding with the school improvement should be reported and approved by the School Head before implemented. a. Guidance Coordinator/Teacher b. Librarian/LRMDS Coordinator c. Guidance Counselor d. Administrative Officer Scenario 5. Miss Rhea prepares the receipt, issuance, maintenance, and safekeeping of supplies, materials, and equipment and other properties and facilities of the school. She also conducts and maintains the inventory of properties and prepares the required reports for the School Head’s reference. Answer Feedback Property Custodian Property custodian is the one responsible for school property and materials or equipment keeping and reporting. a. Librarian/LRMDS Coordinator b. School Nurse c. Property Custodian d. Feeding Program Coordinator Key Topic 2: School-based Management (SBM) Required Task 2: Scenario Analysis Scenario 1 Teacher Lozano, the mother of one of your advisory students, visited you in the school because of a bullying incident that you are not aware of. She was very angry and disappointed about what happened because the incident was not addressed and resolved properly. Her daughter is still afraid and decided not to go to school that day. The incident happened during Science time because the teacher was late to enter the class. You also had other classes to attend to and had no chance to meet your advisory class during that time. Who should you seek help to? I would seek first the help of the school guidance councilor regarding this matter to identify what is the best way to resolve the issue together with the parents and the pupils involve. If the problem is still not resolve, then it is the time to seek the help of the school head. Scenario 2 Teacher Mary Ann, a fellow teacher whom you consider a friend, messaged you on Facebook and told you that she will be absent tomorrow. She asked you to substitute all her five classes. Without letting you respond, she already sent you the learning materials for her lessons tomorrow. However, you also have classes to attend, and your learners are expecting to deliver a performance task that they prepared for. What are you going to do as a colleague and who should you direct her to? I will honestly tell her that I also have classes that I needed to attend. I will advise her to message the school head that she can longer go to school, and she needed a teacher to substitute for her so that the school head would be the one to decide whose teacher is available to look for her class. Scenario 3 Lito, the class president of your advisory class, was elected as the president of the Supreme Student Government (SSG). After three months, his subject teachers are having trouble with his class standing because of his frequent absences and non-submission of required written and performance tasks. Lito is getting overwhelmed with the various school activities he manages. What are you going to do as the adviser? I will explain to Lito that I understand his role as the President of the Supreme Student Government., that he has lots of duties and responsibilities to full fill, but I will also remind him that he should not just focused on this, he has still subjects that needs to prioritize. He should learn to balance his duties as well as his academic subjects to avoid conflicts on her grades. I will advise him to create his daily time plan so that he can full fill both his duties without sacrificing his academic subjects. Session 3 – Pre-opening of Classes Preparation Required Task 1: List down the different departments/offices/units in your school and write the corresponding people or personnel in-charge. Department/Office/Unit Personnel InCharge SCHOOL OFFICE/ADMIN CLINIC PROPERTY CUSTODIAN SDRRM ICT SCHOOL LIBRARY FEEDING PROGRAM BRIGADA ESKWELA SIP LIS BSP/GSP GAD JANITOR SECURITY GUARD Department/Office/Unit Personnel InCharge RAQUEL G. TAGALINAO EDITHA R. DEMIRIN MERCY B. CABANERO CARLK MARK B. BARSICULA GLENN ADONIS P. FLORES JEMARIE S. VILLAROSA JINKY QUILLA JENNIFER A. CATAMBACAN ROSENDA H. MALINA PEARLYN ROSE H. FLORES GIRLIE A. FERNANDEZ RICA C. LOFRANCO OSCAR PEREZ JR. Session 4 – Opening of Classes Required Task 1: Article Reading Read an article from Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) entitled Power in the Classroom: Creating the Environment. You may access the article through this link: http://www. ascd.org/publications/books/104020/chapters/Power-in-theClassroom@-Creating-the-Environment. aspx After reading the article, finish the table below: Concepts I learned from My thoughts about these the article concepts Giving students a say in the Teachers should allow the classroom pupils to participate in developing the classroom rules. Helping students gain recognition Giving short recognition to pupils output or behavior can boost their morale and encourage them to study hard. Adopt other classroom procedures We teachers can adopt other classroom procedures to help the students gain personal empowerment in school. How I will apply these concepts to my class I will allow my pupils involvement in crafting our classroom rules and regulations so that they are aware of the consequences they made. I will give my pupils recognition to my pupil’s achievement either small or big achievement by giving certificates and praises to show that I am happy on their achievement. I will give varied tasks to my pupils, giving them the accountable for their own learning and improve their selves in communicating with their other classmates Required Task 2: True or False Write TRUE if the statement is correct; write FALSE if otherwise. QUESTION 1. First impressions are really important, so you have to set a good first impression to your learners, their parents, and your co-teachers. 2. In your first contact with your learners, co-teachers, and parents, you need to display confidence and show that you know what you are doing even in things that you are not so sure about. ANSWER TRUE TRUE FEEDBACK First impression last well beyond that moment, that’s why even if you feel anxious on the inside, make sure you're smiling on the outside. This not only helps people around you feel more welcome but smiling can also make you feel more comfortable and at ease. You have to be confident if you want to make a good impression It’s about trusting in your own capacities and abilities, regardless of any imperfections or what others may believe about you. 3. You should only do what is instructed for you to do at the beginning of the school year. 4. You should model how to introduce oneself at the beginning of the school year. FALSE It depends on the need of the learners. TRUE So that pupils will have the confidence to introduce their self. 5. Rules play a significant aspect in helping to define the classroom situation. TRUE Having rules in the classroom helps keep the students and the room under control. Session 5 – Handling Advisory Classes Required Task 1: Introductory Activity As you go over the activity, write your reflections below by answering the questions that follow. Limit your answers to all the three questions below into a maximum of 600 words. Guide Questions: 1. What is the role of a teacher to his/her learners? Teachers plays a significant role in the life of his/her learners. As a teacher, it is their responsibility to bring out the best in their students and inspire them to achieve greatness. Students are thought to be the nation's future, and teachers are thought to be a reliable guide for their progress. Teachers are responsible for shaping their future, making him or her a better human being. A teacher’s presence in a student’s life can boost their morale and guide them to be more valuable in life. Now that we are in the modern era, the role of the teacher also changes. Teachers are responsible to bring the lesson to real-life situations to encourage participation to the learners. Another very important part of the teacher’s role is to monitor learner’s performances, assessments, achievements, and learners’ development. With all that information the teacher will find easier to get to know the students properly and adopt different strategies that ensure successful learning for all. The role of the teacher has no limit when it comes to ensuring the welfare of his/her learners. 2. How do you think are those roles manifested in being a classroom adviser? These roles of the teacher are manifested in the classroom by implementing it by the adviser in her actions. Performing his/her duties wholeheartedly to all his/her learners. 3. So far, how was your experience as a classroom adviser? My experience as a classroom teacher is challenging yet rewarding. I have learned that I need to study effectively about classroom management. I realized also that each pupils have different learning styles that is why I must provide varied activities in my lessons. They have diverse ways of learning that is why it is very challenging on my part as a teacher. Because of this experience, they motivate me to be strive my best to be an excellent teacher and continue my professional growth. Key Topic 1: Being a Class Adviser Required Task 1: Homeroom Guidance Plan Using the module provided above, create a Homeroom Guidance Plan for the first quarter of the school year. DATE When is Homeroom Guidance scheduled? You may consult with your mentor. ACTIVITIES What activities do you plan to do in your Homeroom Guidance? You may consult with your mentor. Every Friday of the Week ● Peer Sharing ● Reflection Writing how they show respect to other people ● Role Playing OUTPUT What are the expected outputs from learners and/or documentation of evidence? ● Reflection Paper ● Worksheets ● Pictures Key Topic 2: Connecting with Learners Optional Task Choose five (5) tips on how to connect with your learners and identify ways on how to apply this to your class: Tips to connect with your learners (Kotler, et. al. 1998) 1. Listen carefully without interrupting. 2. Find common ground 3. Develop a Positive Classroom Environment 4. Be consistent in your rules 5. Care How to apply to your class Let the learners share their opinions and let them feel that they are valued. By asking them simple questions like, “What movies do you watch?”. This gives you access to them in a new way removing the walls in the classroom. This bridge can provide access to their heart knowing that someone cared for them. Incorporate morning meeting time into each day to connect with your students. Provide a reward system and avoid giving negative punishment instead focused on rewarding positive behaviors. Set your rules and follow them. Don’t show favoritism. This creates disrespect in your classroom. Care by showing acts of kindness, tapping their shoulders, praising them and through the tone of your voice when you speak to them. Module 3: Creating an Engaging Physical and Virtual Learning Environment Session 1: Positive Discipline in Physical and Virtual Learning Environment Required Task 1: Scenario Analysis Read and analyze each scenario. Try to identify different methods of developing discipline among learners by answering the questions after every case. Scenarios Possible Answer and Points for Feedback Case 1: On Being Tardy Rhea: I live a few kilometers away from my school. In the morning, sometimes I have to fetch water and cook food for my siblings before I can go to school. I have no money for transport, so I walk to school. Learners in our school get late slips when we don’t arrive on time. I don’t want to get too many. Rhea’s teacher: I have to make sure the children understand that coming late to school is not acceptable. They have to know that there are consequences for their tardiness. I always give them punishment. Some of them are even used to it. They just offer themselves up because they know I don’t listen to any excuses. What alternative/s to corporal punishment could suggest to the teacher? Giving corporal punishment is not a solution to tardiness. Before giving judgement to the student why do not ask first why they are late. We can never know what is causing a student to be consistently late unless we ask them. Like the situation of Rhea, she does not like to go to school always late, but she is compelled due to some of the reasons that she has to cook food for her siblings and no money for transportation. As a teacher, we must be considerate to our learners. They do not deserve all the blame for being late instead we have to show to the student that we intend to solve this issue together and that they are not alone. We can give them additional time after the class to cope up with the lessons that they missed. Scenarios Possible Answer and Points for Feedback Case 2: On Disruptive Behavior Marcus: I am feeling good today. I am telling funny stories, and everyone is laughing. The teacher tries to tell me to stop talking, but I want to show everyone that I am not afraid. I am tough and cannot be bossed around by a teacher. Marcus’ teacher: I have to ensure that the class is well-behaved. Otherwise, they will just get out of control, and I will not be able to teach. The learners will take over and other teachers will laugh at me. I will put Marcus in his place by embarrassing him publicly. I will make an example out of Marcus so that learners will not dare to show disrespect by making noise in my class. What alternative action/s could you offer to the teacher in order to promote positive discipline? Scenarios Embarrassing Marcus in front of the class is not the best solution to discipline him, it could either worsen the situation or make him more aggressive to fight back. What the teacher could do to promote positive discipline among this learner like Marcus is to identify why the pupils behave like this, sometimes students misbehave because, they have problems at home and the school is their scape place to forget their problem. The teacher can talk to Marcus privately and explain his misbehavior in a calmly manner. Tell him the rules and regulations of the class and the consequences of the action they made. If Marcus is the type of student who needs attention then involve him to group tasks and make him the leader of the group, through this simple act Marcus will feel that he is part of the class and will learn to collaborate with her classmates. Possible Answer and Points for Feedback Case 3: On Giving a Wrong Response to a Question Clark: I am so nervous in class. I am afraid that the teacher is going to ask a question when I don’t know the answer. Even if the answer is obvious, sometimes when the teacher looks at me, I can’t speak. I become scared and just remain quiet. I know everyone is staring at me and laughing, but what can I do? I just can’t risk giving the wrong answer. Even in tests, I feel so afraid and always fail because I don’t know how to answer the questions. I just don’t understand anything that is being taught, and I don’t want to be laughed at. The best thing is to stay quiet or just leave that question blank on the test. Not all learners learn the same way, that’s why teacher should be aware of the individual differences of the learners. The behavior of Clark in the class wherein he always gives wrong answer doesn’t mean he is not paying attention, but he doesn’t understand the lesson. This makes him afraid to participate in the class because he thought that his classmate will laugh at him. How the teacher could help Clark is by giving him a remedial lesson after the class. Talked to him what he did not understand in the lesson and give him remedial activities to further understand the lesson. Embarrassing the pupils in the class when giving wrong answer will cause the learners Clark’s teacher: This boy is insulting me by to be discouraged to learn or go to school. not paying attention. How many times have I taught this thing? Is he not listening? I am tired of trying hard when a student in a class does not care. Last week, he failed the test and now he doesn’t even know the answer to this simple question. I am going to reprimand this boy so that everyone will learn that when I teach, they have to pay attention. They should know the right answer before I ask the question! What alternative action/s could you suggest in order to promote positive discipline? Scenarios Possible Answer and Points for Feedback Case 4: On Absenteeism Elna: Sometimes my mother sends me to sell things at the market and I can’t go to school. Sometimes I feel bored on the way to school and visit my friend instead of going to school. Sometimes I don’t like being in a class where the teacher always asks me questions and looks at me in a funny way. I know that I am not going far after the 2ND year High School, so what’s the point? I might as well do what I want. Elna’s teacher: We can’t have learners missing class whenever they want. Her case should serve as an example so that her behavior doesn’t spread. In the morning assembly, I will reprimand her, and give her a final warning. If she doesn’t listen, she will be recommended to drop out of this school. We can’t have learners undermining authority at this school. If the students lack the interest in going to school maybe there are reasons behind this. Like the situation of Elna wherein the teacher is the reason why Elna don’t want to go to school anymore. The behavior of the teacher of Elna is very unacceptable, she should be the one to treat her pupils in a nice way and not to judge her, it is her job to make her students feel safe in the classroom and not to discourage them to go to school. She should be the one who need to change her treatment to her pupils, reprimanding Elna with her behavior and giving her final warning is not the right solution because this only proves that the teacher does not care with Elna. What alternative action/s do you suggest in order to promote positive discipline? Scenarios Possible Answer and Points for Feedback Case 5: On Bullying Kurt: I am the toughest boy in this school. Everyone fears me, and I need to make sure that no one gets away with undermining my status. I keep others’ respect by showing them what might happen if they don’t fear me. I tease small girls, and sometimes rough up an annoying boy. Everyone in school knows not to cross me. They know my father is tough at home and I am tough at school. If the teachers observe bullying in the classroom, he/she need immediate action to stop it. The first thing he/she might do is to talk privately to the pupils who bully his/her classmates, ask him/her why he is doing it. Let your students know how people are affected by bullying and the consequences of bullying others at school. If the first action is not effected, then seek the help of the parents and the guidance councilor and Kurt’s teacher: This boy is a problem. He is discuss the solution to the problem. making other children miserable and giving our school a bad name. Today in assembly, I will announce to all learners that we do not tolerate such behavior. I will send him to the guidance counselor. I will warn him that if he persists, we will expel him from school. What alternative action/s do you suggest in order to promote positive discipline? Scenarios Case 6: On Adaptability Struggle Possible Answer and Points for Feedback Janelle: Online learning is new to me. I am used to face to face classes. I will inform my teacher that I cannot attend online classes regularly and I cannot submit my requirements on time. Janelle’s teacher: This student may just be making an excuse for not attending our online classes and not submitting on time. As their teacher, I need to be able to communicate to my class that I will not tolerate complacency and that this rule must equally and strictly apply to all. What alternative action/s could you suggest in order to promote positive discipline? Due to Pandemic, school had to shift from face-to-face to online education. Sudden and unprepared students were forced to study online, and this caused anxiety and stress to students. What the teacher could do is to be considerate with the situation of the pupils. Provide them enough time to submit their requirements. Always encourage them even a short phrase, “You can do this”, statement. Acknowledge them that everyone is going through challenging time. If Janelle cannot really access to online learning, then the teacher should give Janelle other options wherein she can continue her study. Scenarios Possible Answer and Points for Feedback Case 7: Technical Issues Allen: I really wanted to pass the subject, attend our online classes on time and learn our lessons well. But because of my poor internet connection and I am only using a mobile phone, it is difficult for me to catch up with the discussions as well as with the required tasks. Everyone is doing a great job except me. I think I should just drop out from school. If Allen could not cope up to the lesson due to poor internet connection, then the teacher should provide him printed materials that are aligned with their lessons so that he can still cope up with their lesson and not left behind by his classmates. Allen’s teacher: I noticed that Allen is having difficulty with internet connection since he keeps signing on and off during our online classes. If this continues, there’s no way for him to understand our lessons as well as other students in the class. However, I have to treat my students equally to avoid favoritism. I should not give him special treatment What alternative action/s could you suggest in order to promote positive Required Task 2: Scenario Analysis Read the following scenarios and identify the issue/s portrayed. Determine what principle/s for positive child discipline could be used to address the/ those issue/s. Situations Answers Feedback 1. During the group activity of Teacher Justin for b. Develop prosocial Address the misbehavior in his Classroom Observation behavior, self-discipline, appropriate way. (CO), two of his pupils and character started arguing with each other, which caused noise and distracted their classmates. Teacher Justin then told them to stay away from each other and that he will deal with the both of them after class. 2. Teacher Gemma prepared a very engaging c. Maximize the child’s group activity for his Grade 7 active participation during her CO. Because of the learners’ enthusiasm and excitement, Teacher Gemma exceeded her time allotment for the said activity, and therefore affected the remaining parts of the lesson. 3. During the class of Sir Christopher, there was an b. Develop prosocial on-going group activity for behavior, selfhis learners. Most of the discipline, and pupils were quiet except for character this one group wherein two pupils were talking about unrelated topics loudly, f. Assure fairness disrupting the other groups. (equity and nonHe approached them and with a soft voice he said to discrimination) and justice them, “It seems that you forgot our rules during class activities, just wait until our class is finished and see what happens then”. The two suddenly quieted down and went on with their activity. 4. During the General Mathematics class of Ma’am Princess, she noticed that Gian was sleeping. “Rise and shine, Gian! It’s time for your breakfast”, Ma’am Princess shouted and the whole class giggled. Immediately, Gian sat properly and became attentive for the whole duration of Ma’am Princess’s class. 5. Ma’am Trisha scheduled her First CO in her Grade 4 MAPEH Class. During their discussion, she noticed that among the learners, Carl was the most attentive and participative. After asking a question, she then called Amy to answer, “I don’t know”, Amy replied nervously. Then Ma’am Trisha told her pupils that they should be more like Carl to be able to answer as much as possible. A. Respect the child’s dignity D. Respect the child’s developmental needs and quality of life e. Respect the child’s motivation and life views f. Assure fairness (equity and nondiscrimination) and justice. Stick to the lesson plan so that you are guided by your lesson activity. Always provide time allotment in doing group activity so that students are aware of the time remaining. Address the misbehavior in appropriate way, talked to them privately and explain their inappropriate behavior in the class. Avoid embarrassing the child in front of the class. Teacher should be considerate to the child’s situation, maybe there is a problem in the house that’s why he did not sleep well. Try to talk to him after the class. Avoid comparing pupils with another pupils because every child has different ways of learning. Always e fair to your students. 6. Teacher Cora records the learner’s performances and outputs during synchronous and asynchronous activities. She noticed some incomplete activities compiled by the learners. During her online class, Teacher Cora asked the learners to share their online experiences. After some important sharing they proceed to the activities where Teacher Cora prepared. Teacher Cora called for the learners who have concerns based on record to actively participate and give immediate feedback to the participation. c. Develop prosocial behavior, selfdiscipline, and character g. Promote solidarity The teacher should call out the attention of the pupils after the online class to discuss their incomplete activities not during the lesson to avoid embarrassment. Required Task 3: Quiz A. Positive or Negative: Determine each teacher’s action if it signifies positive disciplinary action or negative disciplinary action. Actions 1. Acting in the way that you want the children to act (modelling) 2. Forming small groups in online synchronous activities 3. Getting the student’s attention before you begin class 4. Making assumptions on student abilities without evidence or data 5. Using physical force Answers Feedback POSITIVE Be a good role model to your learners. POSITIVE Encourages collaboration and participation POSITIVE This helps in creating a good classroom management and focus to the lesson. Avoid giving judgement to pupils without any intervention made. NEGATIV E NEGATIV E Corporal punishment is not a solution to any misbehavior of pupils and using physical force is not allowed to teachers because it is against the law of the child protection policy. Required Task 4: Reflection The following are some ways that can help you create a motivating and conducive environment. How are you going to illustrate these ways in your own classroom? Limit your response to 100-150 words per question. a. Hold and communicate high behavioral expectations for your learners and yourself. b. Establish clear rules and procedures and instruct learners on how to follow them. Give primary-level learners, in particular, a great deal of instruction, practice, and reminding. Required Task 3: Quiz True or False. Write TRUE if the statement used positive discipline, or FALSE if it did not. Scenario Answers Feedback 1. At the very first day of the school year, Teacher Joy enforces classroom rules promptly, consistently, and equitably. 2. Ma’am Carol believes that it is a waste of time to devote time in teaching selfmonitoring skills. 3. Teacher Michael ensures that he maintains instructional pace of his lesson for the day and makes smooth transitions between activities. 4. Monitor classroom activities and give learners feedback and reinforcement regarding their behavior. 5. Evelyn makes sure that there would be one item in her quizzes that would be very difficult for learners to answer in order to discriminate the very good learners from the rest. TRUE This is a strong indication of creating a well- organized classroom management. FALSE Teacher must continuously develop learners selfmonitoring skills and learn to gain mastery. TRUE This gives retention to the lesson on pupils. TRUE Giving feedback and reinforcement to learners encourages them to study well and actively participate in the class FALSE Teacher should give fair assessment to his/her pupils in identifying average and below average learners. Session 2: Positive Relationships Required Task 2: Checklist What practices should be done by teachers to build good relationships with learners? Put a check (/) next to the statements that reflects good practice and an “X” mark if otherwise. Statements 1. Interacting respectfully and sensitively are only important to elementary school learners. 2. Treating the learners kindly and respectfully in the classroom is enough to bolster academic achievement. Answers / / Feedback Respect and being sensitive to the needs of the learners are important in the classroom. This give equal opportunities to all learners to learn in the school. 3. Taking no notice of relationships during the teaching and learning process. / In the classroom pupils should learn and treat fairly regardless of the relationships of the teacher and some learners. 4. Awareness of explicit and implicit messages given to learners is important. / Promotes an increase in strategy use and in oral proficiency 5. Modelling behavior to learners, whether intentional or unintentional, is important. / Be a good role model to your learners whether they see or not. Key Topic 2: Maintaining Trust and Fairness in the classroom Required Task 3: Reflection List down the routines you set for your classroom both as an adviser and a subject teacher and ask a colleague to share his/ her own rules he/she has in his/her own class. My Classroom Routine as an Adviser ♥ Great my pupils ♥ Prayer ♥ Have a short conversation with the pupils like how they feel today. ♥ Give a short energizer to set the mood of the pupils ♥ Remind the classroom rules and regulations as well as their duties and responsibilities. ♥ Start the classroom discussion. ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ My Routines I Set as a Subject- Teacher Great the pupils Prayer Checking of attendance Give a short energizer to set the mood of the pupils Remind the classroom rules and regulations as well as their duties and responsibilities. Start the classroom discussion. The Routines my Colleagues Set in Class ♥ Great the pupils ♥ Prayer ♥ Attendance ♥ Checking of assignment/outputs ♥ Start the classroom discussion. Required Task 4: Oath of Promoting Trust and Fairness (Output for Portfolio) Accomplish the oath below and write three tasks you intend to do that will help you promote trust and fairness in your own classroom. OATH OF PROMOTING TRUST AND FAIRNESS I, JOEL S. PANGANORON a newly hired teacher, do solemnly swear to abide by the following tasks on promoting trust and fairness to my learners: a. I will promote gender and racial equality in my classroom, and I will give equal praise and expectations to all my learners. b. I will create classroom atmosphere that are built on trust where everyone is respected and transparent in their communication. c. I will impose nondiscriminatory rules and regulations in my classroom. JOEL S. PANGANORON (Signature over Printed Name) Required Task 5: Agree or Disagree Read each statement and identify if you agree or disagree with it. Share your thoughts on the next column. Statements 1. We should tell our learners how we expect everyone to behave in class (our learners and ourselves) and discuss these expectations regularly. 2. We must inform our school’s administrators, other teachers, and parents about our classroom rules, so they can help Answer AGREE AGREE to monitor them and to avoid conflicting expectations. 3. The rules we develop with our learners must be applied consistently with no favoritism. 4. We must constantly be aware of what is going on in and outside of our classrooms, and our monitoring must be subtle and preventative. AGREE AGREE 5. We cannot get angry or lose self-control, but be role models for good behavior, and follow the rules. AGREE 6. When discipline is necessary, it focuses on the learner’s behavior, not the learner. The learner’s dignity is maintained. AGREE 7. We need to encourage learners to monitor their own behavior, such as by keeping diaries. They also need to monitor each other’s behavior with respect. 8. In teaching, we should not use ambiguous or vague terms. Activities should be sequenced clearly and with as few interruptions as possible. AGREE AGREE