RATIONALE

Field Study 2 is an integral part of the new teacher education curriculum. It is a course
that focuses on the Pre-Service Teachers observation of the mentors Classroom Management
Skills in the Teaching-Learning Process applied in the classroom. This one-unit course will
enable the Pre-Service Teachers to identify the various aspects of teaching, classroom
management, and technique used by the Cooperating Teacher. These aspects and techniques will
then be described by the PST through a narrative report reflected as journal entries. These
techniques in the teaching learning process and classroom management will provide students
with opportunities to examine their application in the teaching learning environment.
Goods Dictionary of Education defines classroom management as the administration or
direction of activities with special reference to such problem as discipline, democratic teaching
learning techniques, the use and care of supplies and reference materials, the physical features of
the classroom, general housekeeping and the social relationships of the learners.
A well managed classroom is conducive to mental growth and development of the
learners skills in teaching. Learning becomes interesting and enjoyable under favourable
working conditions and an organized classroom environment.

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