Learning Guide Fs1
Learning Guide Fs1
FIELD STUDY 1
OBSERVATION OF TEACHING – LEARNING
ACTUAL SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
Course Description:
This is the first experiential course, which will immerse a future teacher to actual classroom situation and learning
environment where direct observation of teaching learning episodes that focuses on the application of educational
theories learned in content and pedagogy courses will be made. Observation on learner’s behavior, motivation and
teacher’s strategies of teaching, classroom management and assessment in learning among others shall be given
emphasis. A portfolio shall be required in the course
This course is designed to help the field study students verify the behavior of the student in the actual learning
environment. It will require them to recognize feasible approaches to facilitate learning considering the learner’s
different phases of development and social environment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Identifying the stage of the physical, motor, linguistic, literacy, cognitive, social and emotional development of
the children or adolescent as manifested in the actual classroom setting
2. Observing and reflecting on the different approaches employed by the teacher in dealing with learners in the
different stages of development
3. Analyzing how the teaching and learning process should be conducted considering the different phases of child
development.
EPISODE 1
FS1- THE LEARNER’S DEVELOPMENT
AND ENVIRONMENT
Introduction
Observation is to provide opportunity for the student teachers to relate theory to actual practice. To help
them do this, remember to: know and understand guides, jot down details carefully separate facts from
interpretation and accomplish the checklist/ forms as:
Learning Outcome:
At the end of this activity, student teacher should be able to:
1. Determine a school environment that provided social, physiological and physical environment of
learning.
2. Differentiate the characteristics and needs of learners from the different developmental levels
Total Score
Overall Score : Rating ( Based on transmutation)
Transmutation to grade/rating
Score Grade
20 1.0 99
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18-19 1.25 96
17 1.50 93
16 1.75 90
15 2.00 87
14 2.25 84
12-13 2.50 81
11 2.75 78
10 3.00 75
7 below 5.00
At the end of this activity, a student teacher should be able to determine a school
environment that provides social, psychological and physical environment learning
Observation
An Observation Guide for the Classroom Visit
Be guided by this task as you do your observation. Then accomplish the matrix data below.
Look at the walls of the classroom. What are the posted on the walls? What heroes, religious figures, lessons, visual aids,
announcement you see posted?
1. Examine how the figure is arranged. Where the teacher’s table is located? How are the tables chairs/desk
arranged?
2. What are the learning materials / equipment are present?
3. Observe the students. How many students are occupying the room?
4. Is the room lighted and well ventilated?
Tools
As you move around the campus, activity forms are provided for you to document your observations. It is advised
that you read the entire worksheet before proceeding to the school site. A good understanding of the activities and
tasks to be accomplished in the activity sheets will yield better learning results
Be guided by these tasks as you do your observation. Then accomplish the matrix to record your data
Map
A general observation of the campus and the classroom is an exciting way to start my observation.
Mission is to do the following tasks:
1. Visit a school. Look into facilities and support learning areas in the campus, the in the classroom
2. Accomplish the checklist as you move around the school premises.
3. Based on the gathered data in the checklist, describe the school environment.
4. Make a reflection on the characteristics of a school environment that promotes learning
5. Present your idea of a good school environment through any of these:
Descriptive Paragraph
Photo Essay
Sketch or Drawing
Target/Learning Objectives
Look at the walls of the classroom. What are the posted on the walls? What heroes, religious figures, lessons,
visual aids, announcement you see posted?
Examine how the figure is arranged. Where the teacher’s table is located? How are the tables chairs/desk
arranged?
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What are the learning materials / equipment are present?
Observe the students. How many students are occupying the room?
Is the room lighted and well ventilated?
Classroom Facilities Matrix
Facilities Description
The Dean Office is clean and free for noise outside. Papers and Books appear
Dean’s Office were properly displayed,
Shop Room/
Industrial Shop room or working area have many heavy equipment and theirs signage to
Workshop Area do and not to do for safeties.
Cafeteria is very accessible to everyone. Every student can easily avail for the
cheap prize. One thing I noticed is lack of comfort for students while eating
Canteen/Cafeteria because chairs are limited.
Medical clinic is huge enough. Cleanliness is visible and the apparatus and
Medical Clinic medicines are arrange properly.
Inside the Media center, Television and Speakers are visible inside. I think it’s
Media Center good enough for students hearing and visions.
Reading center is available inside the library. The school has also sheds that
Reading Center they can also use as reading facility with natural air and peaceful surrounding.
Computer Computer Laboratory is available with internet access. Computers are not
Laboratory brand new but still properly functioning.
Research Room is full of books including thesis and research books. You just
Research Room need to log in first before you enter.
Comport rooms are available. But need to sanitized every one and then. There
Comfort Room are cubicles but no waters.
Library Library is huge enough. Very peaceful and have many table and chairs.
HE Room has complete equipment and materials. There are enough space for
HE Practical House student while doing their tasks.
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Dean’s Office
Canteen/Cafeteria
Medical Clinic
Media Center
Reading Center
Computer Laboratory
Faculty Room
Research Room
Comfort Room
Library
HE Practical House
Analysis:
1. How do the school and the laboratory rooms in particularly impact on the learning of the students
on going to school? What are your conclusions?
Reflection: Write
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a brief reflection of your feelings and insights from your observation experiences
1. Would you like to teach in the school environment you just observed? Why?
2. What kind of school is conducive to learning?
3. What kind of classroom is conducive to learning?
4. In the future, how you can accomplish your answer in number 3?
5. Write your additional learning insights here.
Portfolio: Personal Illustration of an Effective School Environment Competitive School Environment
Episode 2:
PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING
My Learning Episode Overview
This Episode focus on principles of learning applied to effective learning. Enable the student teachers applies in
the classroom.
My Learning Outcome
In this Episode, I must able to identify a classroom practice that applies the principle of learning.
My Performance Criteria
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I will be rated the following criteria:
Never of the
Fewer than task done,
All done Nearly all half of tasks no
outstanding All or nearly tasks done done; or most objectives
Observation/
quality; work all task done with objectives meet and
exceeds with high acceptable meet but with very poor
Documentation expectation quality quality poor quality quality
All or nearly
Analysis of
all asks done
questions are
with high Analysis of
answered
quality. Analysis questions
completely; in
Analysis of questions were Analysis of are
depth answers
questions are satisfactory by questions are completely
thoroughly
answered answered not all no answer.
based on
completely. completely. answered. Grammar
theories/
Clear in Vaguely Grammar and and spelling
connection related to the spelling are very
My Analysis exemplary with theories theories unsatisfactory poor
Reflection
statement
are not
totally
cleared
Reflection Refection Reflection
statements are statement are statements are
profound and clear, but not shallows; Reflection and shallows
clear, clearly supported by statement are are not
supported by supported by the unclear and supported by
experiences experiences experiences shallows and experiences
from the from the from the are not from the
My Reflection episode episode. episode. supported episodes
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complete, clear
well-
organized and
complete, most
clear; well- supporting completely
organized and documentation lacking
all supporting are available incomplete; many lacking component
documentation and/or in supporting components; is
which located logical and documentation is unorganized
in sections clearly marked on organized unorganized and very
clearly locations. but is lacking and unclear poor
Total Score
Score Grade
20 1.0 99
18-19 1.25 96
17 1.50 93
16 1.75 90
15 2.00 87
14 2.25 84
12-13 2.50 81
11 2.75 78
10 3.00 75
7 below 5.00
Map
To realize theLearning Outcomes, I will work my way through these steps:
Learning Activities/Tools
Use the Observation sheet as a guide during the observation then analyze and reflect my observation with
the help of guide questions.
What did the Resource Teacher do which applies/contradicts the learning principle?
Principles of Learning Application of Non-application/ the
Principles Contradiction of the
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principles
1. Effective learning begins with the setting of clear and
high expectations and learning outcomes.
2. Learning is an active process.
3. Learning is the discovery of personal meaning and
relevance of ideas.
4. Learning is the cooperative and collaborative
process
5. Learning is enhanced in an atmosphere of cooperation
and collaboration
Analysis:
1. Describe what are the principles of teaching applies by the cooperating teacher during the discussion?
2. Which learning principles is applied most?
3. Which learning principles applied least?
4. Do you agree with this principle of learning? Which principles of learning do you think needs to go deeper?
Reflections:
1. My reflection based on the observation of Cooperating Teacher about most commonly use teaching
principles. Do my cooperating Teachers adhere to these principles?
2. Lessons I have learned from my observations in the classroom align with the application of the teaching-
learning principles.
LEARNING PORTFOLIO
1. Ending Principle
2. Starting Principle
3. Guiding Principle
4. Student-Centered Principle
Practical Principle
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EPISODE 3:
ORGANIZING CONTENT FOR
MEANINGFUL LEARNING
My Learning Episode Overview
Benjamin Bloom cited three (3) domains of knowledge- cognitive, psychomotor and affective. Kendall
and Marzano also gave three (3) groups of learning – information (declarative knowledge), metacognitive
procedures (procedural knowledge) and psychomotor procedures (motor or physical skills). This episode will
focus on these domains and learning.
Learning Outcome
In this episode, students must able to:
1. Classify the lesson/s under Bloom’s Taxonomy of knowledge and Kendall’s and Marzano’s domain
of learning activities.
2. Reflect on what lesson is more meaningful and relevant based on the domains of knowledge and
learning activities.
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Performance Criteria
Students will be rated along the following:
1. Quality of my observations and documentations
2. Completeness and depth of my analysis
3. Depth and clarity of my classroom observation – based reflections,
4. Completeness, organization, clarity of mt portfolio and
5. Time of submission of my portfolio.
My Performance (How I Will Be Rated)
Very
Excellent Satisfactory Satisfactory Poor Very Poor
5 4 3 2 1
Tasks
Fewer than
half of tasks Never of
done; or the task
All done Nearly all most done, no
Observation/
outstanding All or nearly tasks done objectives objectives
quality; work all task done with meet but meet and
Documentati exceeds with high acceptable with poor very poor
on expectation quality quality quality quality
Analysis of
All or nearly Analysis
questions are
all asks done of
answered
with high Analysis questions
completely;
quality. questions Analysis of are
in depth
Analysis of were questions completely
answers
questions are satisfactory are not all no answer.
thoroughly
answered by answered answered. Grammar
based on
completely. completely. Grammar and
theories/
Clear in Vaguely and spelling spelling
connection related to the unsatisfacto are very
My Analysis exemplary with theories theories ry poor
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episodes
Portfolio is
complete,
clear well-
Portfolio is organized
complete, and most
clear; well- supporting Portfolio
organized documentati has
and all on are Portfolio is Portfolio completely
supporting available incomplete; has many lacking
documentati and/or in supporting lacking component
on which logical and documentati components is
located in clearly on on ; is unorganize
sections marked organized unorganized d and very
My Portfolio clearly locations. but is lacking and unclear poor
Total Score
Score Grade
20 1.0 99
18-19 1.25 96
17 1.50 93
16 1.75 90
15 2.00 87
14 2.25 84
12-13 2.50 81
11 2.75 78
10 3.00 75
7 below 5.00
Map
Student will observe at least 3 different classes. Focuses on the information of what cooperating teacher
teaches the lesson. Do the student learn from the lesson. Cite any proof of evidence.
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EPISODE 4:
ORGANIZING CONTENT FOR
MEANINGFUL LEARNING
For the Cognitive Lesson
1. What is the lesson all about?
2. What are the facts/information mention in the lesson?
3. Do the lessons end with learning? Or does it lead to understanding of concepts? Prove your answer.
4. Describe instances how the cooperating teacher discuss the lesson (giving examples, examining cause-
effect relationships, relating ideas or concept to one another)
5. Cite what part of the lesson that students encourage to ask question, recite and reflect on what they
have learn.
For the motor Skill/Psychomotor Lesson
1. What is the lesson all about? Identify the skills that focuses target/learning?
2. Write evidences of the teacher’s encouragement of divergent thinking of the learners?
3. What are the proofs of evidences that the cooperating teacher promotes?
4. Describe how students learn about problem solving? What are the strategies apply by cooperating during the
discussion?
5. What are the proofs that the student encouraged to do critical thinking?
Values/Affective Lessons
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EPISODE 5
GUIDING PRINCIPLES IN THE SELECTION
AND USE OF TEACHING METHODS
Learning Episode Overview
This Learning Episode is about the guiding principles in the selection and use of teaching method. It comes after
the FS student has been introduced to methods of teaching.
Learning Outcome
In this Episode, I must able to identify the application of some guiding principles the selection and use of teaching
strategies
Performance Criteria
Will be rated along the following:
1. Quality of my observations and documentations
2. Completeness and depth of my analysis
3. Depth and clarity of my classroom observation – based reflections,
4. Completeness, organization, clarity of mt portfolio and
5. Time of submission of my portfolio.
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EPISODE 6:
TEACHING APPROACHES AND
THE K TO 12 CURRICULUM
Learning Episode Overview
The K to 12 Law made explicit the pedagogical approach for the K to 12 Curriculum. This episode revolves
around this pedagogical approach
Learning Outcome
In this Episode, I must able:
1. Determine the teaching approach used by the Cooperating Teachers
2. Identify instances where the pedagogical approaches of the K to 12 Curriculum contained in the law are
observed.
Performance Criteria
Will be rated along the following:
1. Quality of my observations and documentations
2. Completeness and depth of my analysis
3. Depth and clarity of my classroom observation – based reflections,
4. Completeness, organization, clarity of mt portfolio and
5. Time of submission of my portfolio.
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Map
Will observe at least one cooperating teacher on his actual teaching, analyze and reflect on my observation.
To realize my Target/Learning Outcomes, I will follow the steps
Learning Activities
Will observe my Cooperating Teacher with the use of an Observation sheet for greater focus. I will analyze my
observation with the help of guide questions then reflect on my observation and analysis.
Learning Activities/Tools
Teacher – Centered
1. Does the teacher lecture all the time?
2. Is there any emphasis/mastery of the lesson? Prove.
3. Is the class atmosphere competitive? Why?
4. Does the teacher focus only on one discipline/subject?
Student– Centered
1. Are the students involving in the teaching – learning process? How will you describe? Are they more passive
recipient of instruction?
2. Is the emphasis the student’s application of the lesson in real life? Cite evidences.
3. Is the class atmosphere collaborative? Why?
4. Does the teacher connect lesson to other discipline/subjects?
5. What teaching – learning practices show that teaching approach is:
Constructivist – connected to past experiences of learners; learners constructed new lesson meanings.
Inquiry – Based
Developmentally Appropriate – learning activities for the developmental stage of children
Reflective
Inclusive – no learner was excluded; teacher taught everybody.
Collaborative – Student work together
Integrative – Lesson was multidisciplinary
Reflection:
Learning Portfolio:
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EPISODE 7:
TEACHING APPROACHES AND METHODS OF TEACHING
(DEDUCTIVE AND INDUCTIVE METHODS)
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Completeness, organization, clarity of mt portfolio and
Time of submission of my portfolio.
Map
1. Will observe two (2) different classes.
2. Will reflect the guide questions given below
3. Hit the target, follow these steps:
STEP 1: Reflect the Learning Essentials given.
Step 2: Observe at least two (2) classes with a learning partner.
Learning Activities
Observe 2 major classes by using Observation sheet for greater focus then analyze the observation with the help
of guide questions. Write down the reflection on observation and experiences.
Observation Sheet 1
Observe how the Cooperating Teacher begin, develop and end his/her lesson
Start of the Lesson
Development of his/her Lesson
Ending of his/her Lesson
Observation Sheet 2
Observe how the Cooperating Teacher begin, develop and end his/her lesson
Start of the Lesson
Development of his/her Lesson
Ending of his/her Lesson
Analysis / Insight:
Reflection:
Learning Portfolio:
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EPISODE 8:
EFFECTIVE QUESTIONING
AND REACTING TECHNIQUES
Learning Episode Overview
This Episode dwells on types of questions, questioning and reacting techniques that teacher make use of. The
type of questions that teacher asked and their manner of questioning and reacting to student’s responses has a
bearing on class interaction.
My Learning Outcome
Must able to:
Identify my cooperating Teacher’s questioning and reacting techniques
Select type of questions, questioning and reacting techniques that promote/discourage interaction
My Performance Criteria
Be rated along the following:
Quality of my observations and documentations
Completeness and depth of my analysis
Depth and clarity of my classroom observation – based reflections,
Completeness, organization, clarity of mt portfolio and
Time of submission of my portfolio.
Map
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Observe at least three (3) Resource Teachers, analyze and reflect on the observations. To reach the Target, follow
the following:
Learning Activities
Observe 3 classes by using Observation Sheets for greater focus then analyze my observations with the help of
guiding questions. Write down my reflections on my observation and experiences.
Types of Questions
1. Factual/Convergent/Closed/Low Level
2. Divergent/Higher – Order/ Open – Ended /Conceptual
3. Evaluation
4. Comparison
5. Application
6. Problem – solving
7. Effective
Examples of Questions that the Resource Teacher Asked
1. What type of classroom management structure would you implement if you were hired?
2. How have you used, or how will you use, technology in the classroom?
3. What approach or strategy do you use to learn new information?
4. What continuing education classes, workshops, training, etc. have you attended?
5. Would you be interested in leading any after-school activities?How would you deal with a student who is
habitually late?
6. How would you engage a reluctant student?
7. What would you say to an angry parent about their child’s grade?
8. What would you do if you suspected neglect or abuse in the home of one of your students?
9. If you noticed a child being bullied in your class, how would you deal with the situation?
Asking non- directed questions (ask the question first before calling a student to
answer) ✓
Requiring abstract thinking (not just simple recall but require HOTS) ✓
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Involving as many as possible ✓
Analysis:
Reflection:
Learning Portfolio:
Choose competencies from the K to 12 Curriculum Guide then formulate sample questions for each question type:
Type of Question Write your Observation Open for
1. Convergent Questioning
2. Divergent To Develop Analyzing Conclusion
3. Evaluation with evidence
4. Inference To touch the feelings
5. Affective To compare
6. Comparison
7. Cite at least five (5) praises which you can use to motivate your students to
be actively participate the discussion
REFERENCES:
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1. Experiential Learning courses Handbook
2. Student Teaching Manual
3. CHED Memo Number 30, Series of 2004
4. Republic Act 7836
5. Code of Ethics for Professional Teacher
6. Various Electronic Sources/Materials from the Internet
7. Field Study 1 and 2 by Maria Rita D. Lucas Ph.D
8. Other books, articles and Reading Materials that may benefit the Development of the Pre – Service Teacher
Training.
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