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DIFFERENCES IN CLASSROOM PLANNING

Year 1-3 Year 4-6
Physical Prioritize safety, cleanliness and Prioritize safety, cleanliness, and cheerfulness (3K) with
aspect of the cheerfulness initiative and self-management from the students.
classroom (3K: Keselamatan, kebersihan dan The atmosphere favourable to explore by themselves.
keceriaan) Tables and chairs arrangement can be more flexible
with guidance from teachers. according to the needs of the teaching-learning
The environment is stimulating with lots objectives as the students are mature enough in
of learning materials which are easy to helping in arranging the set up.
manage.
The arrangement of tables and chairs do
not change frequently. There is a learning
space together with the teachers.

Teaching and Focus on structured teaching and direct

Learning teaching. Constructive and collaborative based learning
Teachers should train students to learn preferred.
collaboratively: how to talk and work in Students may be given more space and freedom to
groups learn by exploring. Concept for self-access learning,
More VAKT activities and hands-on self-direction and self-pace applied.
activities. Reasoning activities and activity applying the
A lot of concrete teaching aids used. knowledge and skills necessary to solve authentic
Strengthening basic skills: reading, problems.
writing, and mathematics. Train learning skills and higher order thinking skills such
Train thinking skills at the level of as analyzing, evaluating, and creating.
remembering, understanding, and Students are encouraged to explore any field according
applying to their own potential

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Routine and Guru perlu sentiasa membimbinga dan
Rules memantau.
Teachers play a key role in the formation
of classroom routines and rules.
The main objective is to train students
regularly so to be disciplined and ensure
smoothness in the process of teaching
and learning.
Rule must be concise and explicit so that
it is easy to understand by the students.
Apply Behavioral Modification techniques
Teachers should always guide and
monitor.
Sosioemotion Teacher should be compassionate,
caring, and assertive
Carry out communication and
social skills training
Promote positive interaction
among students by modeling and
guidance
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Teachers hold class discussions for setting routine and
establishing classroom rules.
The main objective of routine and rules is to ensure
that pupils can manage themselves.
Regulation is more complex and abstract in order to
cover a broader scope of management.
Using a lot of ideas from Model Alfie Kohn, Thomas
Gordon, and Dreikus.
Teacher should be compassionate, caring and
assertive
Students are encouraged to use their
communication skills and social skills while
interacting among themselves
Students are encouraged to solve problems of
social relationship through reflection and
discussion
Tasks that require collaboration are encouraged
to improve social skills and teamwork spirit
Establish the identity of the class and the class
dynamics through various strategies

DIFFERENT CLASSROOM PLANNING
Maintstream Classroom
Physical The classroom layout similar for all
Aspect of the homogeneous students.
Classroom Classroom layout flexible so to
accommodate to the learning
objectives.
Many facilities to accommodate
self-management training.
Rich with resources that
encourage independent learning
and enrichment
Teaching- TL is designed according to the
Learning students which are homogeneous.
Top up with enrichment and
remedial.
Emphasize 3s: self-access, self-
directed, and self-pace
Diversify teaching-learning
activities according to mainstream
students' learning styles
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Inclusive Classroom
Various layout to meet the needs of pupils of
different levels and needs
Setting for students to learn in both big group
and learn in small groups needed
Learning corners and facilities for pupils with
special educational needs should be provided
safety and cheerfulness arrangement comes
first
Repose corner and additional facilities like
toilet, pantry etc. should be available
TL for teaching mainstream students and tl for
teaching students with special educational
(Rancangan Pengajaran Individu) needs to be
planned
Teaching in the form of classroom must be
followed by instruction for small groups
The teaching materials for mainstream pupils
and pupils with special educational needs
should be provided
Teachers need to master teaching skills for
mainstream students and special educational
needs students
structured teaching and direct instruction
needed by students with special education
needs.
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Routine and Routine and rules are the same for Students are encouraged to give their views and
Regulation all students. opinions in the process of establishing routines
Routine and regulations and rules.
established jointly between Implementation of the rules the same for both
teachers and students. groups of students in order to give justice to
Implementation and enforcement both parties.
of the rules must be the same for Selection of student behaviour management
all students strategies need to take into consideration the
Selection of student behaviour age, personality, needs of students, the ability
management strategies need to to think, and the type of problems faced of both
take into consideration the age, the mainstream and special need students.
personality, needs of students, the Planning should regularly take into account the
ability to think, and the type of needs and capabilities of the mainstream and
problems faced. special needs children.

Sosioemotion Nurturing class identity and class
dynamics through various
activities
Teachers need to provide the
same treatment to all children
regardless of their level of
achievement
Tasks that require collaboration
are encouraged to improve social
skills and attributes for teamwork
spirit.
Mainstream pupils and special needs students
are encouraged to be sensitive to the needs and
views of each other and achieve mutual
understanding.
Teachers need to give equal treatment to both
of groups so that none of the parties was
marginalized.
Cooperation between the two groups is
encouraged through various activities.

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Different Classroom Planning
Conventional Classroom
Physical The layout of classrooms are
Aspect of the permanent and less flexible
Classroom Internet, ICT and educational
technology used are encouraged.
Various subjects corners should be
set up.
Place various resources in the
classroom
Teaching- More teacher-centered and material-
Learning centered.
More to deductive learning e.g. lecture,
direct instruction, drilling etc.
Integration approach and infusion need to
be carried out in the lesson
The use of ICT and educational technology
encouraged.
More structured lessons and are bound
by time and place
All students learn at the same pace
Higher level thinking skills are encouraged
Many hardcopy resources such as books,
activity books, magazines etc. provided.
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21 Century Classroom
The layout of the classes are flexible and
mobile.
Internet, ICT facilities and education technology
compulsory
Facilities for hands-on teaching and learning and
exploratory learning should be provided
Providing facilities for students to show and
disseminate the learning outcomes e.g.
exhibition for the products of the project,
presentation platform etc.
Rich in self-access resources provided in the
classroom
More to student-centered teaching-learning
approaches used
More constructive learning e.g. experiment, projects
etc.
The use of ICT and educational technology compulsory
Authentic
Less structured and are less bound by time and place
Students can learn according to their interests, abilities
and levels
Software Programming courses are encouraged
Higher level thinking skills training required
Given opportunity to explore through internet.
Information available is unlimited.

Routine and Without a lot of opportunities for
Regulation students to act on individual needs
Routine and rules for learning
homogeneously (all students
perform the same task)
The preparation of a neat and
orderly filing system is important
Sosioemotion Interpersonal relationships are
encouraged through projects in
the classroom.
Interpersonal skills and healthy
relationships promoted through
modeling from teacher.
Inculcate moral values through
various subjects.
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A lot of opportunities for students to act on
individual needs
Routine and rules for multitasking learning
need to be established
Rules and regulations for the use of the internet
are required.
Advanced technology usage management
needed.
Interpersonal relationships are encouraged
through projects in the classroom and outside
the classroom.
Use ICT to collaborate with the community
outside school
Learn to use onlinesocial media safely.
Critical thinking skill important: distinguishing
right and wrong is very important in this
borderless world.