ESTABLISHING MY OWN CLASSROOM ROUTINES AND PROCEDURES IN A FACE-TO-FACE/REMOTE LEARNING

Routines are the backbone of daily classroom life. They facilitate teaching and learning Routines don't just make the life of the teacher easier. They save valuable classroom time Efficient routines make it easier for students to learn and achieve more.

  Establishing routines early in the school year enables you to run your daily activities run smoothly; ensures that you manage time effectively, helps you maintain order in the classroom, makes you more focused in teaching because you spend less time in giving directions/instructions, and enables you to explain to the learners what are expected of them.

  Classroom routines set the foundation for a meaningful school year with teachers and students whether in the classroom or remotely. To teach classroom routines remotely, it is best to record videos and to post these in the learning management system, so students may watch them over and over again for better retention and for families to view them so they can assist their children when needed.

  Students can take an active role in establishing classroom routines. They can brainstorm on ideas which they will most likely do and follow. Routines are important especially when done in remote learning so that there will be less distractions both for synchronous and asynchronous participation.