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Learning Environment Concepts ( Konsep Alam

Belajar )

Urie Bronfenbrenner (1917-2005)was a psychologist

who introduced the Ecological Systems Theory. According

to Bronfenbrenner, the child's environment consists of five

system, micro system, meso system, ekso system, macro

system and krono system.

Bronfenbrenners Ecological Systems Theory!

1. "icro System- Environment closest to the

individual. For eample family, friends ! co-workers, schools,

workplaces and neighbor.

2. "eso System- "ndividual interpersonal relationships

with others. "t refers to the relationship and eperience with

others in our environment. For eample, if the child has

problems at home, chances are they will also be a problem

at school.

3. E#so System- Events in the environment affecting the

individual. "t was an eperience in social settings that have

an influence on a system of indirect individuals and families.

4. "a#ro System# Belief system and ideology of a

culture. Eample, the pressure we eperience at work will

affect us with our children. "ndirectly, they will feel less

satisfied with how we treat them or things we provide.


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5. $rono System- $hanges in the individual and the

environment over time. "t also refers to the pattern of events

in the environment and life transitions that occur in our

lifetime. For eample, a legal system, education system and

ethnicity, the negative effects of divorce rates, crime,

disasters and road accidents are higher on society.

%hat are the implications of the five systems for children

learning environment &

. Each system will affect their interaction patterns.

(. )he better the children's interaction with people, group

or organi*ation, the more positive their growth and

development. "n contrast, the distant relationship will lead to

conflict within the child, affecting their healthy development.

%earning En&ironment


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"n general, the classroom learning environment

refers to two elements of the psychosocial and

physical. Educators figures suggest that the

learning environment preferably meet the

development needs of pupils. "ndirectly, they will

feel safe, comfortable and part of the school

family. As a result, they will develop into an

independent student and have high self-confidence.

'sychosocialAmong the psychosocial aspects of the learning

environment in the classroom, the elements

include relating to teachers, including tone of voice,

character, proper behavior and classroom climate !

management that is conducive.

1. Tone of &oice- )one of voice of the teachers

have influence and impact on learning of their

students. )herefore, your voice should be firm but

not shrill. "t is very important that you remain calm,

and do not shout at the students in the event of

any trouble in class. )his is an indication that you

have a good class control.

2. racefl * goo+ manner- "f you are

courteous, then there will be mutual respect

between you and the students. +chools and

classrooms should be places where they learn

about polite behavior or manners.


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3. ,ccete+ norms of beha&ior- %hatever you

say will affect your classroom psychosocial

environment. "t is very important that you

emphasi*e that behavior such as bullying should be

stopped immediately. %hen your classroom is free

from negative behaviors, indirectly, the students

will more easily accept what is delivered.

4. .on+ci&e En&ironment - our sensitivity to

the physical arrangement of the class will create a

conducive learning environment among yourstudents.

'hysical

hysical classroom environment includes several

aspects such as room si*e, wall paint colors, types

of floors and number of windows and doors. )hephysical arrangement of classroom psychosocial

factors affect not only students, but it also reflects

the teaching style. ow you manage a classroom

position will have a significant impact on students

throughout the year. "f the classroom has the

appropriate order consistent with the methods ofteaching and learning activities, /istruptif behavior

problems will decrease. owever, it is not easy for

us to know the position of the appropriate

classroom.


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)here are several types of arrangements that can

be used. "n summary, the arrangement of the

classroom should be commensurate with the

teaching style, si*e and dimensions of the

classroom, and students en0oy murid.lima normal

classroom arrangements used are the traditional

order, the order of a group ! cluster, a horse shoe

arrangement, the arrangement of the order of

letters, the letter 1 and 2.

1. Tra+itional or+er- )ables and chairs arearranged facing the teachers and the blackboard in

front of the classroom. +uch an arrangement said

to be very appropriate for the student audience to

the front and their conversation with their friends

during teaching can be reduced. "n addition, they

can see the blackboard clearly.

2. ro * clster - upils are ordered by groups

of two, four or si. 3roups of more than si people

will interfere with group dynamics. )his is because

the students will form small groups, respectively.

$ollaborative learning activities, the number of

students in groups of preferably e4ual to the tasks

to be completed.

3. /orse shoe - upils sit in two rows of tables

and chairs as opposed to two other students

line. %hile there is a line of students who sit facing

the front of the classroom. )his arrangement gives


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all students the opportunity to interact with each

other and are well suited for the class of (5 pupils.

4. % arrangement - )wo rows of students

placed at an angle of 65 degrees to the other tables

and chairs. Arrangement like this gave students the

opportunity to collaborate in completing the

learning activities provided.

5. U arrangement - upils sit in the letter 2.

+uch arrangements enable them to face each

other, and can be considered similar to a horseshoearrangement. osition of such students is

appropriate when teachers want to conduct class

meeting.

7ust as the psychosocial environment, physical

environment that is conducive to increase thelearning performance, and reduction of problem

behavior among students.

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