CANTILAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS

Cantilan, Surigao del Sur

CLASSROOM STRUCTURING: EFFECTS ON STUDENTS LEARNING OF

CANTILAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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A Qualitative research presented to the Senior High School Faculty of

Cantilan National High School

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In Partial Fulfilment in the requirement in Research Daily Life 1

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Jenson A. Cuartero

Vic Mar O. Gallebo

Jennilyn A. Pasia

Researchers

March 2018
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Table of Contents

Page Number
Title Page i

Table of Contents ii

Abstract iv

Acknowledgement v

Dedication vi

List of Figure vii

List of Tables viii

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Chapter 1- THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING

 Introduction
 Conceptual Framework
 Schematic Diagram
 Statement of the Problem
 Significance of the Study
 Scope and Limitation
 Definition of Terms

Chapter 2- REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

 Review of Related Literature

 Synthesis of Review of Related Literature

Chapter 3- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

 Research Design
 Locale
 Respondents and Sampling
 Research instrument
 Data Collection and Procedures
 Transcript and Matrices

Chapter 4- PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

 Matrix and Presentation

 Data Analysis and Interpretation

Chapter 5- SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND

RECOMMENDATION

 Findings
 Conclusions
 Recommendation
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ABSTRACT

JENSON A. CUARTERO, VIC MAR O. GALLEBO, JENNILYN A. PASIA “Classroom

Structuring: Effects on Students learning of Senior High School of Cantilan
National High School”

Key words: Classroom Structuring, Effects, Students Learning, Senior High School
Students

This study is aims to determine the effects of Classroom Structuring on students

learning of Senior High School Student of Cantilan National High School. This study used
a descriptive data where qualitative data were gathered through a questionnaire. The
researchers added focused-group discussion to gather additional information from the
randomly selected respondents which were the Senior High School Students. The data
were tallied using thematic presentation.

Based on the findings, the effects of classroom structuring on students learning of

Senior High School Students of Cantilan National High School are students should feel
comfortable inside their classroom for them to be able study well their lessons. Also to
avoid receiving low grades and low performance in class the classroom must well-
structured to keep the students attentive in class. It should be well organized, well
decorated and conducive for learning. The Well surroundings of the classroom and
having good environment is pleasant for the students to live in.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers are very much grateful and thankful to the Almighty God for the

undying support, blessing and continuous guidance all throughout the study. Without him

we won’t be able to continue process this study. And we believed that with him nothing is

impossible.

The researchers also acknowledge the following persons who have rendered

assistance in making this vigorous piece of work possible:

Mr. John Manuel Buniel, the researcher’s adviser, for his assistance and guidance

all throughout the study. His corrections and suggestions are very important as we could

derive completion of our study.

Their parents who has been also part of this for their undying support all throughout

this study.

To the respondents, for their acceptance and willingness in answering the

questions.

To their classmates and friends who shares and gives suggestions and information

in processing our study.

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DEDICATION

We would like to dedicate our study to our very active adviser Mr. John Manuel
Buniel for allowing us to discover the world of research. It has been a big opportunity for
us researchers to comfort life spending so much time and effort to accomplish this
requirement. We heartily thank you as we enhance our skills in the field of research. Lastly
thank you very much as we take our first step towards our dreams.

To our parents we thank you for the continuous support financially and for the love,
even though we sometimes felt hopeless because of spending so much time and effort
to achieve our goals they motivates us and boost our confident towards our dreams.

- Researchers
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List of Figure
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List of Tables
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Chapter 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING

Introduction

Student learning, and more specifically, setting the right tone of learning, begins
moment a student enters the school buildings, not just when he or she crosses the
classroom threshold. It is important for the students to have a proper and organized
arrangement of the classroom for it has a great effect on the students behaviour. A
students learning experience is impacted by the classroom structure around them.
Basically things such as classroom lighting, the colour of the room, their air quality, the
layout and the quality of the furniture all affects the students.

classroom structure influenced student achievement goal orientation for

mathematics. Three elementary school classes were assigned randomly to 1 classroom
structure condition: token economy, contingency contract, or control. Students in each
condition were required to set individual achievement goals on a weekly basis. The
authors assessed differences in goal orientation by comparing the number of learning vs.
performance goals that students set within and across classroom structure conditions.
Results indicated that students in the contingency-contract condition set significantly
more learning goals than did students in other classroom structure conditions. No
significant differences were found for performance goals across classroom structure
conditions. Within classroom structure conditions, students in the contingency-contract
group set significantly more learning goals than performance goals, whereas students in
the token-economy condition set significantly more performance goals than learning goals
( Shannon R. Self-brown & Samuel Mathews II April 2, 2010)
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Today, Senior High School Students of Cantilan National High School has a classic
learning management systems that everyone knows about what we have to consider. A
lot of changes happen and it is important to be aware to the things that surrounds us.
Especially, students suffers complicated and difficulties in life because of the additional
two years of schooling.

Student life has been not that much so easy for a lot of requirements are required
to have a good grades also an amount of effort must be added. So we the researchers
are giving our best to conduct this study which is very helpful to us to understand how are
things could affect our behaviour in our classroom and school. This study takes purposes
focusing on the effects of the Classroom Structure to the learnings of Senior High School
Students of Cantilan National High School.
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Conceptual Frame Work

Every classroom shall be suitably structured and decorated to make the

surroundings of pupils/students conducive to learning. The materials for structuring and
decorating shall be selected on the basis of their educational value providing opportunities
for class discussions. Likewise, its cleanliness and orderliness must be maintained, the
fact that this is a vital aspect contributing to the educational growth of the pupils/students
( Educational Facilities Manual Regional memorandum No.15 s.2013 Republic of the
Philippines, Department of Education)

Schematic Diagram

Input Output

Impact of Classroom Effects of Classroom

Structuring to Senior Structuring to the
High School Students Students learning of
of Cantilan National Senior High School
High School.
Students of Cantilan
National High School

Input carries the impact of classroom structure to the learnings of Senior High
School Students of Cantilan National High School. The researchers come up with an
output which is the classroom structuring may cause distractions and effects to the Senior
High School Students of Cantilan National High School.

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Statement of the Problem

This study aims to identify the factors affecting the behaviours of the students.

1. What is Classroom Structuring?

2. How important Classroom Structuring to the Learning of students?
3. What could be the effects of not having a well-structured classroom to the
students learning?

Significance of the Study

The study is deemed significant to the following:

Students- The result of this study will open up minds and be aware of the effects
of Classroom structuring to their learnings.

Scope and Limitation

The subject of the study covered the impact of classroom structuring to the
learnings of the Senior High School Students of Cantilan National High School. The
Senior High School Students of Cantilan National High School are the respondents of the
study.

Definition of Terms

Classroom Structuring- Things used for aesthetic purposes to make a classroom

looks good.

Learnings- The Activity of process of gaining knowledge or skill by studying,

practicing, being taught, or experiencing something.
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Chapter 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

This chapter presents the related literature, related study and related
readings for clear understanding with the present study. Also this provides an
effective background of the Study.

Foreign Studies

Kyle Vanhemert stated his study over the (2011–12 academic year), with
751 students in 34 classrooms, spread across seven primary schools in the
seaside town of Blackpool, England. After collecting data on the students’
performance levels going into the school year, the researchers, comprising faculty
from the University of Salford School of the Built Environment, in Manchester,
England, as well as collaborators from the architecture firm Nightingale Associates,
ranked each classroom on a 1 to 5 scale for 10 different design parameters: light,
sound, temperature, air quality, choice, flexibility, connection, complexity, color,
and texture. Each of these parameters were broken down into a few
considerations. Light, for example, included the amount of natural light entering
the classroom, as well as the teacher’s ability to manually control the level of
lighting; flexibility took into consideration how well a given classroom could
accommodate pupils without crowding them, in addition to how easily its furniture
could be rearranged for a variety of activities and teaching approaches. There is,
of course, the matter of the teacher, though the paper points out that the multilevel
statistical model used to crunch the data, which looks at the correlation between
the variables and student progress across classrooms, actually buffers against
their influence to a large extent.
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Demirdjian (2004) said also that educators seem to be always

experimenting with new pedagogical variables in the permutation of enhancing
students’ learning. In the humanities and social sciences, the major variables have
been psychological, sociological, and technological in nature. Very recently,
another variable has been proposed as a new paradigm to enhance students’
learning. The new approach is based on classroom policy matters formulated by
the instructor for the class to observe. Collectively, these policy matter
requirements are deemed to constitute a classroom structure (Classroom Structure
on Students’ Learning June12-14 2004. )

According Ryan Hannah (2013) the various skills deemed necessary and
proper for them to achieve success in the global society. The classroom is where
they will gain an understanding of their place in the world and the gifts that they
have to offer it. It is where the student develops what they want their future to look
like, as well as knowledge of the skills needed to reach that goal. With the
classroom being such an important place in the growth of a child it is important to
understand the ways in which to affect this environment in order to receive
maximum effectiveness in instruction. If schools really do play a large role in
teaching the next generation how to be successful members of society then every
precaution should be taken to make sure that the learning environment is one that
helps students thrive. If not approached correctly, a classroom can be set up in a
way that stifles creativity or does not promote a positive learning environment.
There are many things that can affect this environment. There are physical
elements such as wall art, arrangement of desks, or resources. Also, there are
intangible elements such as the energy of the classroom, the rules, or the sounds
within the room. Each of these can impact a student’s focus and achievement in
the class. They can also affect a teacher’s attitude in the class. Included in each
of these elements of the classroom is the emotional
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environment. The way in which a teacher organizes their class, or how they control
it, will yield positive or negative consequences for their students. If a teacher is
unmotivated or negative there will be a direct impact on the students within the
classroom. Similarly, if a teacher is motivated and positive they will likely have a
beneficial impact on their students as well. It is important for a teacher to
understand this cause and effect in order to understand how to organize their
classroom to create a better learning environment. In this paper, I will investigate
several classroom adaptations and argue that their strengths outweigh their
weaknesses.

Andrew Scanlan ( June 29, 2016) Helping Children Succeed: What Works
and Why, expands on these ideas by asking: “Now that we know this, what do we
do?” The book’s central tenet is that educators must compensate for the
shortcomings in a student’s home environment in order to foster his character
strengths. Tough argues that character can’t be taught in the same way as math:
“There’s no evidence that any particular curriculum or textbook or app can
effectively teach kids grit or self-control.” Rather, such qualities are presented as
psychological attributes that are products of a child’s home, daycare, and school.

Tough draws on new research from the fields of neuroscience, education, early
childhood development, and psychology to highlight the effects of “toxic stress”
caused by unstable home and family settings. These problems manifest in school
through cycles of anxiety, depression, and self-destructive behavior.

The book’s strength is its effective and succinct depiction of what successful
environmental changes should look like. In his chapters on the home, Tough
highlights simple day-to-day interventions (such as positive parent-child
interactions and home visiting programs) that can leave a lasting, positive impact
on children. Additionally, some models (such as the Chicago School Readiness
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Project) have been successful in raising preschoolers’ achievement in English and

math by building positive student-teacher relationships.

It’s this interaction between the “relationship” and “pedagogical” spheres that is
needed in the K–12 environment, says Tough. The best teachers tap into a
student’s intrinsic motivators, such as positive relationships, autonomy, and sense
of belonging; but they also exploit extrinsic motivators like grades and future
college success. The evidence (like the Expeditionary Learning Education
Network’s focus on project-based and cooperative learning) indicates that there
are plenty of academic benefits to be derived from encouraging students to
develop strong bonds with teachers and peers.

Tough seeks to empower schools and teachers to make the kind of “disruptive
innovations”—bottom-up reforms—that my colleague Mike Petrilli
has recently championed. Using a rich variation in case studies, he shows that
there are many ways of shaping a child’s environment at the classroom level.
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Synthesis of Review Related Literature

The above related literature studies offers significant bearing to present

investigation in as much as they discuss the impact of the effects of Classroom design to
the students learning. As we gathered the previous related literature first study states also
of the design parameters: light, sound, temperature, air quality, choice, flexibility,
connection, complexity, color, and texture. Each of these parameters were broken down
into a few considerations. Light, for example, included the amount of natural light entering
the classroom, as well as the teacher’s ability to manually control the level of lighting;
flexibility took into consideration how well a given classroom could accommodate pupils
without crowding them, in addition to how easily its furniture could be rearranged for a
variety of activities.

However, each of these can impact a student’s focus and achievement in the class.
They can also affect a teacher’s attitude in the class. Included in each of these elements
of the classroom is the emotional environment. The way in which a teacher organizes
their class, or how they control it, will yield positive or negative consequences for their
students. If a teacher is unmotivated or negative there will be a direct impact on the
students within the classroom. Similarly, if a teacher is motivated and positive they will
likely have a beneficial impact on their students as well. It is important for a teacher to
understand this cause and effect in order to understand how to organize their classroom
to create a better learning environment. In this paper, I will investigate several classroom
adaptations and argue that their strengths outweigh their weaknesses.

Another relation matter about this study is that It has long been known that various
aspects of the built environment impact on people in buildings, but this is the first time a
holistic assessment has been made that successfully. For the different ideas
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and thoughts of this concludes more sufficient helps about the relation of this study.
Although student grades and academic achievements are the largest pointers to the

success of your classroom design, it is also important not to overlook the intangible
pointers that are harder to measure; attitudes to learning, motivation and social skills.

A successful classroom design needs to strike the balance between the teaching
methods and learning styles that take place in the space. Combining learning and
teaching (two entirely different activities in our opinion) helps to create a learning
environment that facilitates both the student and the teacher, thereby creating a more
fulfilling learning experience. The Articles above are so much been helpful and useful to
conduct our research study for it allows to open up our minds if there is a significant
effects of Classroom design to the Students learning.

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design

The researchers applied a qualitative type of research for this study, as the
researchers are focusing on the effects of the classroom structuring to the learnings of
the Senior High School Students of Cantilan National High School. This design is very
applicable which it helps us to determine the effects of classroom structuring to the
student learnings.

Locale

The study is being conducted at Cantilan National High School located at Malingin,
Magasang Cantilan Surigao Del Sur. The researchers conducted the study inside the
campus to selected Senior High School Students of Cantilan National High School.

Respondents and Sampling Technique

In this study the researchers used stratified sampling process of selecting sample
that identified sub-group in the population.

As the researchers used selected sample from each selection we could say that
the method is useful.

Data and Gathering Procedure

This represents the procedures of the researchers as they conducted and gathered
the questionnaires of the research survey starting from January 8-15 2018. The Senior
High School Students of Cantilan National High School are being gathered through a
questionnaire.

Research Instrument
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The researchers used a self-made questionnaire. This questionnaire provides

different questions related to the study. This study also have a focused group discussion
to voice out each opinions of the participants.

Transcript and Matrices

The conducting of this study for the distribution of the questionnaires to the
selected respondents of Senior High School Students of Cantilan National High School.
For the answers of the respondents any specific language will do as long as they are
comfortable to that language. After the distribution of the questionnaire, we the
researchers will translate their answers that are not in English form.

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PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Matrix Presentation

Table 1. What is Classroom Structuring?

Essential Theme Thematic Statements

 Classrooms are four-walled

spaces and occupied solely for
learning purposes of facilitator to
students interactions.
 Consist of chairs and tables,
blackboard and other that aid the
visual needs.
 Seating arrangements, high ceiling
Definition about Classroom
and good atmosphere of the
Structure classroom.
 They believe that classroom
structuring must be presentable
and Child-friendly environment of
the room.
 Classroom structuring is a learning
centered and a Child-friendly
environment.
 Anything should be properly
arranged and well design. The
space is wide and we must feel
comfortable and safe so that the
structure of the classroom is nice
and pleasant to live in.

Definition about Classroom structure. The essential theme for research question
number 1 is the definition about classroom structure. The respondents said that
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classrooms are four-walled spaces specifically consist of chairs, tables, blackboard, high
ceiling, the atmosphere and seating arrangements of the classroom and other materials
that aid their visual needs. Student believe that, classroom structuring will occupied solely
for learning purposes of facilitator to students interactions. According to them, the space
is wide for them to be able to feel comfortable and safe. They also said that, classroom
must be presentable and child-friendly environment classroom. Additionally, the
classroom is a learning centered and should be properly arranged classroom structure
and pleasant for them to live in.

Table 2. How important Classroom structuring to the learnings of the students?

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Essential Theme Thematic Statements

 Classroom structuring is very vital

in learning aspect for it serves as
the place to learn where we can
adopt new knowledge and ideas.
 As long as the setting of classroom
standards are met for the students
then all will be fine.
 To have clean surroundings,
balanced decoration and the
ambience of the room. It will be
easy for the students to get
focused to their lesson.
 It is important to have classroom
Importance of Classroom
structure for it helps to instilled any
Structure
emotions just like of being happy
they like to do.
 Classroom structuring is important
especially for the classrooms must
be organized well.
 They believe that one of the source
of students capacity and brain
energy is their environment
 The more beautiful and organized
classroom, the more students will
willing to learn unwanted to go to
school.
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Importance of classroom structure. The essential theme for question number 2 is the
importance of classroom structure. The students shared that classroom structuring is very
vital in the learning aspect for it serves us the place to learn and they can adopt new
knowledge and ideas. According to them, if the setting of classroom standards are met
for the students, then all will be fine. They also said that, to have clean surroundings
balanced decoration and the ambience of the room. It will be easy for them to get focused
to their lessons. The students also shared that it is important to have classroom structure
instilled any emotions just like being happy to help them things they like to do. Additionally,
classroom structuring is important especially for the classroom must be arranged well.
They also believe that, one of the source of students capacity is the organized and well-
structured classroom for them to be able to learn and focus to their lessons in school.
They also shared that it is important for them to have well-structured classroom to make
them feel comfortable inside the classroom.

Table 3. What could be the effects of not having a well-structured classroom

to the students learnings?

Essential Theme Thematic Statements

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 The learning process of the student

will be affected and distracted
because of not well-structured for
safety and possibly could lead
students to be afraid and can’t
focus well to their studies.
 Lack of Attention in class and
Unstable behaviour in class.
Effects of not well-structured  Could lead to distraction of factors
Classroom from keeping the students attentive
in class.
 The students will be uncomfortable
inside the classroom.
 Possibly the students will receive
low grades for they said having a
not well-structured classroom is a
unknowledgeable environment for
the reason they can’t study well.

Effects of not well-structured classroom. The essential theme for research question
number 3 is effects of not well structured classroom. The respondents shared their

thoughts. The process of the learning to their will be affected and distracted because of
not well-structured for the safety and the possibility that could lead them afraid and can’t
focus well to their studies. According to them, it will affect their learnings in many ways
like lack of attention in class and unstable behaviour in class. They also believed that, it
could them to distraction of factors from not keeping them attentive in class. The students
believe that they will feel uncomfortable inside the classroom and they could possibly
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receive low grades for it’s a unknowledgeable environment for the reason they can’t study
well.

Data analysis and Interpretation

When we conducted our study, we found out that students have different thought

about classroom structure. It was said that classroom structure is four-walled spaces

specifically consist of chairs, tables, blackboard, high ceiling, the good atmosphere and

the seating arrangement of the classroom and other material that aid the visual needs.

Student A shared her thoughts:

Classroom structuring is the way the room is being arranged and organized.
Good classroom structuring serves as a big foundation for the learning of
students may result to the improvement of their studies.

Meanwhile, Student H shared his points about Classroom Structuring, and he said:

Plastar dapat sija tapos occupy tanan kami mga students, tapos safe
conducive sanan pleasant sa mga estudyante.

It should be well arranged and it can occupy all of us studentsto be safe and
conducive classroom so that it is pleasant for the students.

On the other hand, Student I supported Student H’s points and he said:
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Para sa ako rajaw ang pagkaplastar nan amo classroom tungod kay
kumpleto ang amo facilities. Ang amo Bulletin Board, makita ang tanan, ang
NDEP, an mga asignatura ng mga posibleng adlaw na walay tungha tungod
kay naa kami’y listahan sa mga school days.

For me, Our classroom is well-arranged. It’s because of we have complete

facilities. Our Bulletin board, everything you can see, the NDEP, also the
subjects and the possible holidays because we have lists even in school
days.

At the same time, Student E shared her thoughts about classroom structure , and
he said:

It is to design the classroom in order to make it presentable and child friendly

environment classroom.

However, Student F replied to Student E’s thoughts with the same question and
she said:

Sanan isab an pagka plastar nan classroom apil an mga seating

arrangements and the atmosphere ng classroom.

And also classroom’s arrangement especially seating arrangements then

the atmosphere of the classroom.

On the other side, Student J shared her points about classroom structuring, and she
said:

Dapat sab an desinyo ng classroom kay high ceiling sija, limpyo sanan dili
baho na classroom.

The classroom structuring must be high ceiling, clean and odourless.

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With the same question, Student G shared his thoughts:

An classroom dili raman kon an classroom tag desinyohan para sa mga

pagtudlo did on na lugar pero isab marajaw an pagkahiusa sa uban
pananlitan sa ila panhibayo sanan mahibay an o madevelop unoy mga
marajaw na tumong sa pag-iskuyla kon jaun ta sa ato tunghaanan.

Classroom is designed not only to be a learning centered but also to be a

child-friendly environment that enable the students to developed their
positive mind set through social interaction what part are they in the school
and the society.

The students shared how important classroom structure to the students learning.

They also explained the classroom structuring is very vital in learning aspect for it serves

us the place to learn and adopt new knowledge and ideas.

Student A shared her idea and said:

Classroom structuring is important because I believe that classroom is

aroom for learning and that is should be well taken care of and that’s should

be a room for students to properly study.

However, Student E slightly opposed the idea of Student A’s about the same question,

and she said:

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Physically it won’t help but mentally it can. If the mind of the student is at

peace because of the clean surroundings, balanced decorations, and the

ambience of the room that it gives of then it will be easy for the student to

think of its lesson.

At the same time, Student C supported Student E’S thoughts about the importance od

classroom structuring, and he said:

In terms of the classroom setting, it is always foremost and crucial as it can

adhere contributing factors of how learners are taken into shape. As long

as the setting of classroom standards are met for the students; necessity,

all is fine.

On the other side, Student B shared and she declaired:

Seating arrangements is I think the most important kay this affects the

students learning example. Example an mga taga likod di makakita or uno

ba.

Seating arrangement is I think is the most important for this affects the

students’ learning. For example, people who were at the back if there are

studenst who can’t normally see far from them.

With same question, Student I shared and explained:

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Classroom structuring is very important. It is because it gives us the

surroundings that are suitable to their taste and be able us to feel at ease.

On the other and, Student D also shared about the same question, and he said:

Importante gajud an disenyo sa classroom, kay panglitan pa gang

classroom kay gamay puydi jaun makahatag ng negatibo na epekto sa mga

estudyante kay basin sakagamay ng classroom gamay ra an puydi

matudloan.

Classroom structuring is very important, for example when the classroom is

small it can be a factor that can have negative effect on students learning

because of having a small classroom few students only are gaining

knowledge and a lot of chances are being wasted.

The students shared the effects of not having well-structured classroom. They also

explained as revealed a while ago that students will feel uncomfortable insde the

classroom. It will not be easier to absorb the lesson and can brought distraction by its

environment.

Student D declaaired:
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It can badly affect the learnings in many ways like lack of attention in class,

not even bothering to go to class and unstable behaviour in class.

Student F supported Student D’s idea, and she said:

It could also probably lead to distraction of factors from keeping the students

attentive in class.

Meanwhile, Student H explained his thoughts, and he said:

Kuan jaun kibale gamay ra an chance na makatarong an panalinga sanan

pag study ng mga estudyante, kondili sakto sanan tarong ang pagkaplastar

sanan pagdesinyo ng classroom. Kuan sab basin dili kon

safe, jauy gajud possibility mahadlok an mga estudyante tapos dili ganahan

manungha. Kay part man ng learning nan mga estudyante ang classroom

sanan sa ija desinyo. Maka plastar sad ng tarong na

makapanalinga an mga estudyante kon jauy mga activity na ihatag ng mga

teachers.

There will be less chances to the students to have proper study and can

lead to the distraction on their studies. If the classroom is not well-

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structured and not organized. If it’s not safe there there will be possibility

that can affect the student learning by not getting attentive in class since

part of the learning of the students the classroom structuring it will help them

to get focused and they will feel comfortable in any lesson and activities that

their teacher will give to them if classroom is well-structured.

With the same question, Student G shared his thoughts:

Maapektohan eni ang possible na dili kaw ganahan mutungha kay dili
sija comfortable sa classroom. Ikaduha maapektohan isab ang ila pamaagi
sa klasi kay dikon tarong ang pagkaplastar or pagdesinyo ng classroom.

It will affect the possible factor of not going to class for they’re not

comfortable in their classroom. Second it will affect the way of not being

attentive in class because of not well-structured classroom.

On the other hand, student B shared her points:

Dili kaw ma proud saem classroom as a student tapos kung gana an

pagkaplastar ang ijo room bgan dili kaw masipog kung jaoy mga visitor na

musuyod sa ijo room. Kanang sab ma disspaoint kaw tapos dikaw ganahan

mamati kay dikon plastado an ijo classroom.

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You will feel not proud. If your classroom look so mess and not well

structured. If also the visitors will visit your classroom and it is well-

structured you’ll not feel ashamed. But if you’re classroom is not well-

structured it could to distraction that you don’t want to listen and attentive in

class.

In addition to this, Student J shared her idea and explained:

I could possibly receive low grades because a not well-structured classroom

means an unknowledgeable environment. And I think that it will possibly be

one of the reasons why I can’t study well. Also, I think if the classroom is

not well taken care of it would greatly affect the studies of the students.
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Chapter 5

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter presents the summary of findings, the conclusion drawn from the

findings and recommendations based on the conclusions.

Findings

Based on the analysis of the data gathered, the different findings revealed in this

study are as follows:

1. The respondents said that classroom should be well-structured the space

should be wide and they could feel comfortable and safe. Over all the structure
of the classroom is nice and pleasant to live in. They also said that, classrooms
are four-walled spaces and occupied solely for learning so that the learning
paraphernalia are placed within area. Classroom structure usually consist of
chairs, tables, blackboard, high ceiling, the atmosphere and other materials
that aid the visual needs. According to them, it is to structure the classroom in
order to make it presentable and organized classroom especially the seating
arrangements and be child-friendly environment of the room. They also believe
that, Classroom was designed not only to be a learning centered but also to be
a child friendly environment that enable the students to developed their positive
mind-set through social interaction.
2. Classroom structuring is very vital in learning aspect. For it serves as the place
to learn and adopt new knowledge and ideas. They also said that, classroom
must be a conducive and can give safety to the students and teachers living on
it. Students shared also that classroom structuring is very
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important for example, when the classroom is mall they can possibly have
negative effect to their learning. According to them, in terms of the classroom
setting, it is always foremost and crucial as it can adhere contributing factors of
how learners are taken into shape. As long as the setting of classroom
standards are met for the students’ necessity, then all will be fine. However,
physically it won’t help but mentally it can. Well if the mind of the student is at
peace because of the clean surroundings, balanced decorations and the
ambience of the room that it gives off then it will be easy for the student to think
of its lessons. Additionally, it is important to have well-structured classroom
because it will help instilled any emotions. Lastly, classroom must be well
organized especially for the seating arrangements of the classroom for it affects
the students. And it is mostly important for them students to feel comfortable.
3. According to the students, if the classroom is not well-structured and not
conducive, the learning process of the students will be affected and distracted.
It’s because if the classroom is not-well structure for safety, the students will be
afraid and can’t focus well on their studies. They also said that, it can badly
affect their learnings in many ways like lack of attention in class, not even
bothering to go to class and unstable behaviour in class. Student believes that,
it could probably lead to distraction of factors from keeping the them attentive
in class and they will feel uncomfortable inside the classroom. It will not be
easier for them to absorb the lesson because their mind is not at peace and
could lead to distraction by its environment .
They also said that, they will be uncomfortable if their classroom is not well-
structured and organized. They will probably ashamed everytime there are
visitors will visit their classroom. Lastly, They could possibly receive low or bad
grades because a not so well-structured classroom means a unknowledgeable
environment and they think that it will possibly be one of the reasons why they
can’t study well their lessons.
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Conclusions

Based on the analysis of the data gathered, the different findings revealed. It has
been observed that the appearance of the classrooms should be well-structured the
space should be wide and they could feel comfortable and safe. Classrooms consist of
chairs, tables, blackboard, high ceiling, the atmosphere and other materials that aid the
visual needs. For the classroom to look the environment and surroundings will be
presentable. Over all the structure of the classroom is nice and pleasant to live in. With
regards to the importance of classroom structuring its been said that Classroom
structuring is very vital in learning aspect for it serves as the place to learn and adopt new
knowledge , ideas and must be a conducive and can give safety to the students and
teachers living on it. Classroom structuring is important especially for the students to feel
them comfortable inside the classroom and it should be well organized and structured the
seating arrangements and quality to feed the needs of the students necessity. The results
of not well-structured and not conducive classroom, the learning process of the students
will be affected and distracted for the classrooms environment is not well-structure for
safety. They will surely feel uncomfortable at the same time can’t focus on their studies
and badly had lack of attention in class. They will also feel ashamed every time there are
visitors that will visit their classroom. Lastly they will possibly receive low or bad grades
because a not so well-structured classroom means a unknowledgeable environment and
they think that it will possibly be one of the reasons why they can’t study well their lessons.
From the results showed above, we conclude that there is a significant effects of
classroom structuring to the students learning.
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Recommendations

This study highly recommends that the further researches should be conducted to

be able discover more about this study Effects of classroom structure to the learning

of the Senior High School Students of Cantilan National High School, especially to the

students to be able to be aware and open up their minds.

To the school, this would helpful and useful for the teachers, adviser faculty and

staff to be aware about how will classroom structuring affects students learning and help

them prevent the effects that will brought by the classroom structure to the students. Also

it will help them realize the importance of classroom structure positive effects will brought

by the classroom structure to the students.

To the Students, this study would be helpful to open up their minds as they will

learn and know about the importance of classroom structure and also the effects of

classroom structure to the student learning .

Future researchers’ can use this study as a reference for their future research

studies with regards to the Effects of Classroom structure to the learning of the SeniorHigh

School Students of Cantilan National High School.

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Appendix A
Letter to the Respondents
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January 18, 2018

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Sir/Madam:

Greetings!

We are the students of Cantilan National High chool and presently working on our
research paper for our subject in Practical Research for this semester.

In this connection, we would like to ask permission from you to conduct our data gathering
through interview.

Your Participation and support to this request is highly appreciated.

Thank You so much and God Bless.

Very truly yours,

Jenson A. Cuartero
Vic Mar O. Gallebo
Jennilyn A. Pasia

Noted by:

JOHN MANUEL C BUNIEL,RN.,MSTS

Subject Teacher

Appendix B
Survey Questionnaire
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Name:____________________________________ Date:______________________
Grade and Section:_________________________ Gender:_________ Age:_______

Answer the following questions:

1.) What is Classroom Structuring?

( Uno man an pagkaplastar o disenyo ng is classroom? )

2.) How important Classroom Structuring to the learning of the students?

(Bagan-o man ka importante an disenyo o pagkaplastar ng Classroom sa pag
skuyla ng studyante? )

3.) What could be the effects of not having a well-structured classroomto the students
learning?
(Uno raman an mga possible na epekto ng di kun marajaw na disenyo nan
Classroom sa panhibayo nan isa ka estudyante? )

Respondent Signsature:_____________

Appendix C
Survey Questionnaires with Answers
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Appendix D
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Data Gathering Procedure: Pictorials

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Focused-Group Discussion:
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CURRICULUM VITAE

JENSON A. CUARTERO
Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics
Magoslilo, Cantilan Surigao Del Sur
17 years Old

VIC MAR O. GALLEBO

Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics
Lininti-an, Cantilan Surigao Del Sur
17 years Old

JENNILYN A. PASIA
Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics
San Pedro, Cantilan Surigao Del Sur
18 years old