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Topic 1: Learning Environment Physical component All physical settings such ass classroom, teaching an d learning aids, facilities inside and outside the classroom Psychological component Safety, cleanliness, healthy, sense of belonging and other humanity Classroom Management and Conducive Learning Environment Multifaceted matter, concerns all aspects of life in school ; pupils personalities and teachers craft and altitude ; Art or practice of managing pupils, physical facilities Factors that influence conducive learning environment - Physical factor - Emotional factor PHYSICAL FACTORS - Concern mainly with the physical arrangement in the classroom -physical environment can promote an effective classroom management. a) Seating arrangement: position of the teacher’s table, manner of arrangement of student’s desks b) Physical facilities: location of teaching- learning aids, SOCIAL FACTORS - includes classroom rules and regulations a) Age related differences: students’ demands and expectations b) Ability related differences: motivation for learning differ markedly from intelligent students to low ability students c) Sex related differences: different learning styles due to different sex of students. EMOTIONAL FACTORS - Concerns with different leadership styles of teachers. a) Authorian Approach b) Permissive Approach c) Behaviour Modification Approach d) Interpersonal relationship approach The five environmental systems based on Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Theory
