Episode 1
Episode 1
Familiarize yourself with the different areas and facilities of the school. Check the column to indicate their availability. Give a brief
description of those that are available, and say how each will contribute to the students' learning and development.
Library
Counseling Room
Canteen/Cafeteria
Medical Clinic
Audio Visual/Learning
Resource Center
Science Laboratory
Gymnasium
1. Look at the walls of the classroom. What are posted on the walls? What heroes, religious figures, lessons, visual aids,
announcements, do you see posted?
2. Examine how the pieces of furniture are arranged. Where is the teacher's table located? How are the tables and chairs/desks
arranged?
3. What learning materials/equipment are present?
4. Observe the students. How many are occupying one room?
5. Is the room well-lit and well-ventilated?
2. Teacher’s Table
3. Learner’s Desks
4. Blackboard
5. Learning Materials/
Visual Aids
How do the school campus and the classroom in particular impact the learning of the students going to school? What are your conclusions?
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How does this relate to your knowledge of the child and adolescent development/How does this relate to your knowledge of facilitating
learning?
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REFLECT
1. Would you like to teach in the school environment you just observed? Why? Why not?
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