Name: Iridiam Zumaya Date of Reflection: 3/12/2025
TFE 800.33 Field Based Experiences : The
Learning Environment .
A positive learning environment fosters student engagement, motivation, and academic success by
providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere. It encourages collaboration and open
communication, where students feel valued and are willing to take intellectual risks. Additionally, a well-
structured learning environment with clear expectations and resources promotes effective learning and
helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This field-based experience draws
upon learning in TCR 504 Developing a Respectful Learning Environment, TCR 501 Theories of Classroom
Management, and TCR 502 Techniques of Classroom Management. In your reflection, refer back to this
coursework to connect what you saw in the classroom with what you learned about the learning
environment.
Reflection Questions:
1. In Theories of Classroom Management, you learned about four different management styles:
Authoritative, Behavior, Instructional, and Social-Emotional. In video 1, where you observed the
classrooms of Ms. Uzick and Ms. Quigley, what management styles did you see the teachers
exhibit? Note the specific style and describe in two or three sentences for each teacher the
evidence you saw that brought you to that conclusion. How effective were these styles and
why? Based on the observation of Miss Uzick's and Miss Quigley's classrooms, here are the
specific management styles I identified, along with evidence and effectiveness:*Miss Uzick:
Authoritative Style*Evidence: Miss Uzick clearly communicated expectations, set boundaries,
and consistently enforced consequences for misbehavior. She also demonstrated a structured
approach to lessons, with a focus on instructional delivery.Effectiveness: This style was effective
in maintaining a respectful and focused learning environment. Students understood the
expectations and consequences, which helped minimize disruptions. However, this approach
might not have fostered as much creativity or student autonomy.*Miss Quigley: Social-
Emotional Style*Evidence: Miss Quigley prioritized building relationships, actively listening to
students, and addressing their emotional needs. She created a warm and inclusive classroom
climate, encouraging student participation and collaboration.Effectiveness: This style was
effective in promoting a positive and supportive learning environment. Students seemed
comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings, and Miss Quigley's approach helped build trust
and rapport. However, this style might require more time and effort to establish clear
expectations and boundaries. It's worth mentioning that both teachers likely incorporated
elements from multiple management styles, and their approaches might have evolved over
time. These observations are based on a limited snapshot of their teaching practices.
2. After observing the classrooms of Ms. House and Ms. Huffaker in video 2, explain the strategies
each teacher used for transitions. Which strategies or features of their management styles
might you adopt in your future classroom and why? Why do you think these methods would
work for you?
TFE 800.33 Field Based Experiences : The
Learning Environment .
A positive learning environment fosters student engagement, motivation, and academic success by
providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere. It encourages collaboration and open
communication, where students feel valued and are willing to take intellectual risks. Additionally, a well-
structured learning environment with clear expectations and resources promotes effective learning and
helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This field-based experience draws
upon learning in TCR 504 Developing a Respectful Learning Environment, TCR 501 Theories of Classroom
Management, and TCR 502 Techniques of Classroom Management. In your reflection, refer back to this
coursework to connect what you saw in the classroom with what you learned about the learning
environment.
Reflection Questions:
1. In Theories of Classroom Management, you learned about four different management styles:
Authoritative, Behavior, Instructional, and Social-Emotional. In video 1, where you observed the
classrooms of Ms. Uzick and Ms. Quigley, what management styles did you see the teachers
exhibit? Note the specific style and describe in two or three sentences for each teacher the
evidence you saw that brought you to that conclusion. How effective were these styles and
why? Based on the observation of Miss Uzick's and Miss Quigley's classrooms, here are the
specific management styles I identified, along with evidence and effectiveness:*Miss Uzick:
Authoritative Style*Evidence: Miss Uzick clearly communicated expectations, set boundaries,
and consistently enforced consequences for misbehavior. She also demonstrated a structured
approach to lessons, with a focus on instructional delivery.Effectiveness: This style was effective
in maintaining a respectful and focused learning environment. Students understood the
expectations and consequences, which helped minimize disruptions. However, this approach
might not have fostered as much creativity or student autonomy.*Miss Quigley: Social-
Emotional Style*Evidence: Miss Quigley prioritized building relationships, actively listening to
students, and addressing their emotional needs. She created a warm and inclusive classroom
climate, encouraging student participation and collaboration.Effectiveness: This style was
effective in promoting a positive and supportive learning environment. Students seemed
comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings, and Miss Quigley's approach helped build trust
and rapport. However, this style might require more time and effort to establish clear
expectations and boundaries. It's worth mentioning that both teachers likely incorporated
elements from multiple management styles, and their approaches might have evolved over
time. These observations are based on a limited snapshot of their teaching practices.
2. After observing the classrooms of Ms. House and Ms. Huffaker in video 2, explain the strategies
each teacher used for transitions. Which strategies or features of their management styles
might you adopt in your future classroom and why? Why do you think these methods would
work for you?
