Final Portfolio
Final Portfolio
Acknowledgement
I started my internship as a means to gain experience in the real world of teaching while I was
still a student. Finally, it was a life-changing event that changed who I am as an individual and
how I am interested in teaching.
For the greatest possible facilitation, supervision, evaluation, and response to our questions from
the student internship program coordinators, Ma’am. Hillary Joy Rufino and Ma’am. Arlene
Sumabong;
My sincere gratitude to my cooperating professors for both Sir. Terrence Jay Mateo and Ma’am.
May Ann M. Cariaga for their unwavering supervision and technical support, which significantly
contributed to my professional and personal growth;
To my parents who will always be there for me Thank you very, very much.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………..2
CURRICULUM VITAE……………………………………………………………………..….3
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION……………………………………………………………5
EXPERIENCES, EVIDENCE AND REFLECTIONS ON THE DIFFERENT
PPST…................13
Domain 1………………………………………………………………………………14
Domain 2………………………………………………………………………………27
Domain 3………………………………………………………………………………29
Domain 4………………………………………………………………………………31
Domain 5………………………………………………………………………………44
Domain 6………………………………………………………………………………46
Domain
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DEMONSTRATION
TEACHINGS…………………………………………………………….49
Pre-demonstration………………………………………………………………………….50
Lesson Plan……………………………………………………………...……………………
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Evaluation Form…………………………………………………….……………………….63
Documentation……………………………………………..………………………………66
Final demonstration…………………………………..………………………………….…
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Plan…………………………………………………………………………………..70
Evaluation Form……………………………………..
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Documentation………………………………………………………………………..……83
DAILY TIME RECORD………………………………………..…………………………..
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JOURNAL ENTRIES……………………………………………...…………………….
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PROFESSIONAL READINGS………………………………………………………….
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ACTION RESEARCH…………………………………………………………………………98
Background of the Study…………………………………………………………..……..99
INTRODUCTION (OVERVIEW
OF
THE INTERNSHIP)
Have a great day! Welcome to my portfolio. I am Lovely Joy P. Callangan,
currently taking up Bachelor of Elementary Education at Our Lady of the
Pillar College – San Manuel Incorporated, San Manuel Isabela.
I teach grade 1 ½ of a set, The grade 1 Mother Teresa. Seeing the students
that are willing to learn is one of the reasons to enter in a classroom and
teach the lesson.
As you go through on my portfolio, you will see my experiences throughout
my internship journey in Our lady of the Pillar College- San Manuel.
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: Lovely Joy P. Callangan
Address: Rang-Ay, Cabatuan, Isabela
Gmail: [email protected]
Contact No: 09532832151
Date of Birth: September 27, 2001
Nationality: Filipino
Marital Status: Single
Education
• Elementary (2011-2012)
Rang- ay Elementary School. Cabatuan, Isabela.
• College
Our Lady of the Pillar College-San Manuel Inc.
District 3, San Manuel, Isabela
Work Experience:
• None
Strengths/ Skills:
• Playing basketball
• Playing online games
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CERTIFICAT
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REFLECTION
This domain 1 provided and experienced me with clarity regarding what I will
require of my pupil It was challenging. It is difficult for them since this is the
first topic in 3rd quarter. However, some of them remain to struggle with the
lesson. But I didn't stop explaining until they understood, and they did very
well. They succeed because they fulfilled the activity I gave them.
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DOMAIN
2:
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT,
CONSISTS OF SIX
STRANDS:
Learners’ safety and security
Fair learning environment
Management of classroom structure and activities
Support for learner participation.
Promotion of purposive learning
Management of learner behavior
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REFLECTION:
In domain 2, The Bureau of Fire Protection demonstrated to the k-2 pupils on
how to use heavy equipment in accidents like house fire in the Our lady of
the Pillar College, San- Manuel and how to be safe and secure due to the
presence of the leader of the Bureau of Fire Protection.
DOMAIN
3:
DIVERSTY OF LEARNERS,
CONSISTS OF FIVE
STRANDS:
Learners’ gender, needs, strengths, interests, and experiences
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Learners’ linguistic, cultural, socio-economic and religious
backgrounds
Learners with disabilities, giftedness, and talents
Learners in difficult circumstances
Learners from indigenous groups
REFLECTION:
Domain 3 demonstrates the pupils' various talents. You'll learn how clever
and strategic they are, as well as what they can do with the geometry topic I
teach them. As you can see they were having difficulty measuring to form a
cube, so I helped them especially since they are only in first grade then they
designed it at their own style because their parents gave them a lot of things
that they used for their output so that, I can help them.
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DOMAIN
4:
CURRICULUM AND
PLANNING, INCLUDES FIVE
STRANDS:
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Planning and management of teaching and learning process
Learning outcomes aligned with learning competencies
Relevance and responsiveness of learning programs
Professional collaboration to enrich teaching practice
Teaching and learning resources including ICT
III. Methods
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
a. Preliminary Activities
i. Greetings
Good morning class! Good morning teacher.
ii. Prayer
Let us pray…… Amen (The class will start to bow their
heads and pray).
iii. Checking of
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Attendance
Is everybody present?
Secretary kindly check the attendance (The class secretary will check
who is absent for today. the attendance).
iv. Review
Let’s review our previous discussion.
Very good!
Can you give me an example of Speaking
voice. A boy talking, teacher.
(The teacher will call the pupils one by (Answer may vary)
one to share their answer in class.)
A mother speaking, teacher.
Precisely! (Answer may vary)
Good job!
Can you give me an example of singing A mother singing a lullaby.
voice? (Answer may vary)
The teacher calls the pupils one by one to
share their answer in class.) A teacher singing, teacher.
(Answer may vary)
Good job!
A boy singing, teacher.
(Answer may vary)
Precisely!
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Wonderful! I think that you learned a lot
to your previous discussion.
b. Motivation
Ok, let’s listen to this song first, after that Yes, Teacher.
we will sing it together, is it clear grade
1?
Let sing the Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Twinkle, Twinkle, little star
(The teacher will play a videoclip of the How I wonder what you are
song “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little star”) Up above the world so high
Like a diamond in the sky.
Yes, Teacher.
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and round
All through the town.
The people on the bus go up and
down
Up and down, up and down
The people on the bus go up and
down
All through the town.
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Discusssion
Good job!
Very good!
What is Dynamics?
(The teacher will call pupils to answer the
question)
(Watch, Teacher)
(Answer may vary)
I have here an objects.
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(The teacher present two objects, watch
and alarm clock)
(Alarm clock, Teacher)
Observe the two objects. (Answer may vary)
Which object makes a soft sound?
(The teacher will call pupils to answer the
question)
(Students come infront and listen
Very good! to the watch)
What object makes a loud sound?
(The teacher will call pupils to answer the
question) (Soft sound, teacher)
(Answer may vary)
Precisely!
Come infront and listen to the sound of Students come infront and listen
watch to the alarm clock)
(The teacher call a pupil one by one)
loud sound, teacher
(Answer may vary)
Does it make a soft sound or a loud
sound?
Precisely!
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Give an example of loud sound?
(The teacher will call pupils to answer the
question)
Very good!
Group of Choir
The Loboc Children’s Choir is one of the
most outstanding choir in the Phillipines
today. It is composed of 30 schoolchildren
aged between 9 and 13 years old, who
study at Loboc Central Elementary School
in Loboc, Bohol. They sing very well. They
became the National Champion in the Dynamic it is the loudness and
category of children’s Choir during thesoftness of musical sounds. It is
National Music Competitions for Young how loud or quiet a tone or a
Artists in 1993, 1995, and 2001, particular sound is. Loud sound
respectively. has a quality that catches your
ears in a strong way. Soft sound
https://youtu.be/H3_IYeiJdA0? has a quality that seems very
si=5VK3hWpr_kOCxIru sweet and soothing to your ears.
A combination of these sounds
(The teacher present a videoclip about makes music more beautiful and
the loboc children’s choir) expressive.
What is Dynamic?
(The teacher will call pupils to answer the
question) The difference between loudness
and softness in music.
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Loudness is the quality of sound
when the voice or instrument is
strongly heard.
Softness is the quality of sound
when the voice or instrument is
heard at a normal volume and it
does not hurt the ears.
Good job! (Answer may vary)
B-I-N-G-O
(Answer may vary)
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Let’s answer the following questions.
There was a farmer had a dog
Which parts/lines can you sing loudly? And Bingo was his name oh!
(The teacher call a pupil to answer the (Answer may vary)
question)
Very good!
Which parts/lines can you sing softly? The students Sing the B-I-N-G-O)
(The teacher call a pupil to answer the
question) There was a farmer who had a
dog
And Bingo was his name, oh!
Good job!
B-I-N-G-O
Sing the action song “Bingo” once again,
this time with proper dynamics. B-I-N-G-O
Think of appropriate movements for each
line and then do the actions with B-I-N-G-O
everybody while singing the song.
And Bingo was his name oh!
(2x)
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(Soft sound)
1.
Soft Loud
(Loud sound)
2.
Soft Loud
(Loud sound)
3.
Soft Loud
(Soft sound)
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4.
Soft Loud
(Soft sound)
5.
Soft Loud
(Soft sound)
6.
Soft Loud
(Loud sound)
7.
Soft Loud
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(Loud sound)
8.
Soft Loud
(Loud sound)
9.
Soft Loud
B.
I will group you into two groups then Choose a
one song inside the box and perform it infront by
using dynamics to enhance your performance.
I will give you 15 minutes to practice.
F. Paglalahat
Magaling!
:( maaaring maiba ang sagot
Maaari ka bang magbigay ng ng mga bata)
halimbawa?
Mahusay!
Mahusay
IV. Ebalwasyon
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1. 2. 3.
4. 5.
Ku__eba Dala__a
G. Assignment
Prepared By:
Lovely Joy P. Callangan
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Checked by:
Terrence Jay Mateo
Cooperating Teacher
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DEMONSTRATIO
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TEACHINGS
(LESSON
PLAN,
EVALUATION
FORM,
AND
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DOCUMENTATIO
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WITH
REFLECTION
PRE –
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DEMONSTRATIO
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LESSON PLAN
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c) Enumerate the characteristics of a healthful home environment.
II. Subject Matter:
a) Topic: A Clean House
b) References: Mapeh Adventures in the 21st Century Grade 1 pp.
351-356.
c) Material: Power point Presentation, chalk, laptop, paper, and
pencil.
III. Methods
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
a. Preliminary Activities
i. Greetings
Good morning class! Good morning, teacher.
ii. Prayer
Let us pray…… Amen. (The class will start to bow their
heads and pray).
iii. Checking of
Attendance
Is everybody present?
Secretary kindly check the attendance (The class secretary will check
who is absent for today. the attendance).
iv. Review
Let’s review our previous discussion.
What is your past lesson? It’s all about the healthy body,
(The teacher will call a pupil to answer happy child, teacher.
the question) (Answer may vary)
Very good!
What are the things you can do to keep
your body clean? Taking a bath, teacher.
(The teacher will call the pupil one by one (Answer may vary)
to share their answer in class.)
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Wash your hands, teacher.
Who else? (Answer may vary)
(The teacher will call the pupil one by one
to share their answer in class.)
b. Motivation
Very good!
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Very good!
Good job!
What else?
Very good!
Why do we need to clean our house?
Good job!
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Clean- A clean environment is free from
dirt and germs. There are no flies’ insects
and other harmful insects around.
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surroundings should be always
kept clean to avoid accidence.
Also, a clean home will keep you
away from dirt and germs that
can cause different kinds of
diseases. 1. Sponge
2. Broom
3. Dustpan
4. Garbage can
5. Scrubing Brush
6. Dish towel
7. laundry soap
8. Mop
9. Washing machine
10. Gloves
(Answer may vary)
d. Application
2. T
3. F
4. F
5. F
B.
Direction: Write T if the statement is true and W if
wrong.
1. The cleaning of tools, and materials must take I will help her, Teacher.
place in a designated area.
(Answer may vary)
2. Household tools that are not maintained will
become less effective and harder to use. Broom, Teacher.
(Answer may vary)
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3. Regularly cleaning results messy house.
Dustpan, Teacher
4. You don’t need cleaning materials to keep your
home neat and clean. (Answer may vary)
e. Generalization
Very good!
Can you give me an example that you use for
cleaning?
Precisely!
What else?
(The teacher will ask pupils to answer the
question)
Good job!
IV. Evaluation
Let’s have an activity.
A. Which of the two pictures show a healthy home? Draw a happy face (☺️)
inside the box.
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3.
4.
5.
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V. Assignment
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Prepared by:
Lovely Joy P. Callangan
Practice Teacher
Checked by:
Terrence Jay Mateo
Cooperating Teacher
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FINAL
DEMONSTRATIO
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LESSON PLAN
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Our Lady of the Pillar College- San Manuel Inc.
District 3, San Manuel, Isabela
A.Y. 2023-2024
I. Layunin
Pagkatapos ng talakayan ang mga mag-aaral sa ikalawang baitang ay
inaasahang:
a. nagagamit ang magalang na pananalita sa angkop na sitwasyon
F2WG-IVc-1;
b. nabibigyang halaga ang magalang na salita sa pamamagitan ng
pagpapakita ng respeto at pagmamalasakit sa kapwa ;
c. nagagamit ang magagalang na salita sa pangungusap.
II. Paksang-Aralin
a. Paksa: Magagalang na pananalita
b. Sanggunian: Pinagyamang Pluma Napapanahong Kaalaman sa
Wika at Pagbasa
c. Kagamitan: Laptop, printer, Power point presentation, lapis, at
papel.
III. Pamamaraan
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Gawain ng Guro Gawain ng Mag-aaral
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A. Panimula
Magandang Araw sa inyo mga bata! Magandang Araw din po! Guro.
Bago kayo umupo, pulutin niyo muna
ang mga kalat sa ilalim ng inyong
upuan at itapon ito sa basurahan.
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Ngayon ay gagawin natin iyan, pero
hindi isda ang bibingwitin natin kundi
mga salita.
Makinig muna kayo at sasabihin ko
kung paano ang gagawin.
C. Pagtatalakay sa Aralin
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(pagtanggap ng tawag sa telepono)
F2WG-IVc-1;
b. nabibigyang halaga ang magalang
na salita sa pamamagitan ng
pagpapakita ng respeto at
pagmamalasakit sa kapwa ;
c. nagagamit ang magagalang na
salita sa pangungusap.
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Jherose? ay kilala sa kanyang pagiging mabait
(magtatawag ang guro) at mapagkumbaba. Sa bawat salita
niya, lagi siyang may kasamang
respeto at paggalang. Kung may
nakakasalubong siyang kapitbahay sa
daan, hindi niya pinalalampas ang
pagbati ng magandang araw o gabi.
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Mahusay!
Ano ang ginawa ni Mang Pedro sa
matandang lalaki?
Maaari mo bang subukin, Xeira? Tinawag at pinakain sa kanilang
(magtatawag ang guro) bahay, Guro.
Tama!
Ano ang aral na mapupulot mo sa
kwento?
Maaari mo bang subukin, Elliana? Pagiging marespeto at
(magtatawag ang guro) pagmamalasakit sa kapwa, Guro.
Mahusay!
D. Paglalapat
E. Paglalahat
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bata)
Magaling!
Mahusay!
IV. Pagtataya.
Panuto: Basahin ang sitwasyon. Isulat sa sagutang papel ang dapat mong
sabihin.
Araw ng Sabado, matapos mong mananghalian ay pumunta ka sa bahay nina
Arman para gumawa ng inyong proyekto. Nakasarado ang kanilang pinto
subalit naririnig mo rin naman na may tao sa loob. Ano ang iyong sasabihin
at gagawin?
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V. Takdang Aralin
Panuto: Gumawa ng isang dayalogo na nagpapakita ng magagalang na
pananalita kasama ang kapatid o magulang isadula ang dayalogo. I video
ang pagsasadula nito at ipapasa sa susunod na lunes.
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1st Week:
It was just an exciting, happy day and at the same time there was
just a little bit feeling nervous. We had an orientation with the
Principal of Our Lady of the Pillar College- San Manuel. Then after
the orientation, we were endorsed with our cooperating teachers.
It’s quite exciting but nervous at the same time. I’ve met the Grade
– 1 Mother Teresa that I will going to teach for 3rd and 4th quarter.
2nd Weeks:
Today is the day I'm nervous because I'm the children's new teacher. I am
not sure if they will listen to me because we do not know each other yet.
However, my Cooperating Teacher taught me that in order to capture their
attention, I should present prizes to those who are willing to listen and can
provide proper answers when I ask questions.
They will collect the prizes at the end of class. The children amazed me
since they were very active during the first week of class. I enjoy teaching
them since I already consider them my siblings. I usually advise them to give
full attention in class so that they can answer questions when the teacher
asks them.
3rd Weeks:
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This made me question if I was only being kind because I was giving them
prizes. However, the parents said it wasn't only that; I treated their children
like siblings. I was shocked to hear that, and several of my students even
expressed they didn't want me to leave Grade.
4th Weeks:
So, I allowed them to come in and asked everyone to sit. I reminded them
that we were like siblings here, and there should be no fighting. Then I made
them all group embrace since I didn't want anyone to cry in the classroom.
5th Week:
They behave well in class and pay close attention to what we are teaching.
They are always interested and enthusiastic about activities and games
related to our topics. Before I teach a lesson, my cooperating teacher
reviews every part of my lesson plan. This ensures that I am capable of
teaching the course and helps me to identify any parts that might need
revision or improvement.
6th Weeks:
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My cooperating teacher told me to supervise the students throughout the
day for three days because they were traveling to Baggao for a CEAP event. I
replied, "Okay, sir." I noticed when my cooperating teacher left, and the
students were upset because one of their teachers was leaving. My
cooperating teacher joked with them that he was not going back to school
because he would be teaching Grade 1 there.
I smiled that. When my cooperating teacher left, I was surprised because the
students became highly energetic and almost didn't pay attention to me
because their teacher was leaving. I told them, "Your teacher was only
kidding," and we played activities to help them feel better.
7th Weeks:
Even when our lesson ends, I do not leave them alone in the classroom, even
if they have another class to attend. I stay so that we can continue to see
each other regularly. During their recess, I stay in their classroom, and we
watch fairy tales together that I have.
8th Weeks:
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9th Weeks:
We continued the topic that we were unable to finish the previous day due to
time limitations. To help students better understand our topic, I started over
previous classes to check if they remembered what we discussed the last
time.
10th Weeks:
We continued with the unfinished topic as they were already familiar with it
from our previous session. I provided them another task to keep them
interested and even planned a game based on our theme.
They stayed happy and active throughout the activity. After our class, I
stayed to help and assist them with any activities provided by their teacher,
and when the teacher had to leave for a time, I observed them.
11th Weeks:
Because the students' examinations are coming up, I gave them a quiz, and
my cooperating teacher had prepared the questions. Because the students
were asking me, "Teacher, what does this mean?" I decided to read the
questions aloud and provide observation so they could better understand.
Now, they can answer the questions themselves. That's the way I handled
things.
12th Weeks
Since that today was exam day, I didn't teach a regular class; instead, I
observed the Grade 1 pupils take their exams. I told them to aim for as many
right answers as they could, and I encouraged them to try their best. I
clarified that tests are not like ordinary assignments, when it may be
acceptable to receive just a few right answers. I emphasized to them how
important it was to perform well on their tests.
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Since I would only be reading the questions twice, I reminded the students to
give close attention. I requested everyone to stand and pray before they
began. I asked one of the students to lead the invocation. I told them to get
their pencils out and sit properly after the prayer. Again, I advised them to
pay attention.
13th Weeks:
My time with the children was coming to an end, so today was the day I said
goodbye to them. The students were upset when I told them after class that I
would not be teaching them anymore because my responsibilities had been
completed. I gave them comfort, telling them that although if I wouldn't be
their teacher anymore, I would still be around, and we would see each other
every day. I advised them to keep in mind and follow all the teachings and
advice I gave to them.
I underlined how important it was for them to pay attention to their lecturers,
particularly since Grade 2 will provide more difficult material. I emphasized
that paying close attention to their teachers would improve their
understanding of the subjects they would study in the future and help them
understand effectively answer questions.
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READINGS
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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
All learners learn best in different ways. Everyone has a distinct preferred learning style,
making it challenging for a teacher to be as effective as possible because learners’
diversity inside the classroom is one of their major concerns. Addressing their
differences using their individual learning styles promotes inclusivity or education for all
which is a goal of Philippine education.
“Education For All” is the primary goal of Philippine education regardless of the
"differences". Through this, the Philippine government is committed to improving the
quality of education at all grade levels. The Philippine Education For All (EFA) 2015 is a
vision and a comprehensive reform program that seeks to improve the quality of basic
education for every Filipino by 2015 (Philippine Education for All, 2015).
Each pupil has a different way of absorbing new knowledge and other skills according to
their individual preferences. This is referred to as learning styles. Kolb defined learning
style as “the way we prefer to absorb and incorporate new information.” Different
individuals approach learning, thinking, and problem-solving in different ways. While
some like to study alone, others prefer to study in groups. Some like to study at a table
with a lamp cover, while others prefer to do it in a room with strong lighting. Some
people learn better when they see charts, tables, and numbers, while others learn better
when they read their lessons or listen to a lecturer. While some individuals prefer to
work in the morning, many enjoy working at night. Some people like to study while
listening to music, while others prefer a quiet environment. These are a few of the
pupils’ learning styles (Castolo & Rebusquillo, 2007). However, several researchers
have come to the conclusion that certain people have a variety of learning styles
(Troussas et al., 2019).
On the other hand, the idea of academic performance is seen to be vague since it
encompasses a wide range of things, from obtaining a professional degree to a
learner's moral development (York et al., 2015). However, some researchers use
individuals' reported CGPA/GPA from the previous semester and their anticipated GPA
for the current semester to determine academic performance.
According to Kanyinulia's (2018) research, the majority currently utilize the grade point
average (GPA) as a practical summary indicator of their learners' academic
performance. The GPA is a superior metric because it offers more clarity into the
relative levels of achievement of diverse learner groups and individuals.
Researchers show that learning styles have an effect on the academic performance of
the learners. Learning styles have a significant role in a pupil's academic performance
(Castolo & Rebusquillo, 2007). Jiraporncharoen et al. (2015) examined the academic
performance of undergraduate learners and their learning styles and they found a
strong correlation between the two.
Learners' academic performance may be improved by being aware of their strengths,
such as their learning style, and knowing how to make the most of such skills, according
to research by Barman et al. (2014). These researches proved the positive relationship
between the two, learning styles and academic performance.
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Schools frequently use undifferentiated classrooms that adhere to the "one-size-fits-all"
philosophy (Holloway, 2000; Moody, Vaughn, & Schumm,1997; Moon, Callahan,
Tomlinson, & Miller, 2002; Pozas, Letzel, & Schneider, 2020). However, this type of
instruction ignores crucial knowledge about how learning occurs best (Karst et al.,
2022).
In order to boost motivation and enhance learners’ academic performance as well as to
meet their preferred learning styles, it is important to modify and fit teaching strategies
and assess their effectiveness (Malacapay, 2019). Differentiation is a teaching
philosophy founded on a great regard for individuals, an understanding of their
individual differences, and a desire to support the success of every learner (Smale et
al., 2019). The study of McQuarrie, McRae, & Stack-Cutler, (2008) has been proven that
differentiating instruction frequently produces positive outcomes.
However, based on the research of Koeze, (2007), learners are being taught in a
classroom with a "one size fits all" approach. Due to the fact that both the high and poor
achievers are not sufficiently challenged, this kind of training has been shown to be
unsuccessful. Also, in Philippine classrooms, the majority of instructors use traditional
instruction, which entails developing one lesson that is suited to the requirements of all
pupils.
These teachers mistakenly believe they are using differentiation when they are not. Like
other academic courses, Filipino suffered greatly since learner diversity was not taken
into consideration. Learning becomes challenging and dull since learning styles were
not taken into consideration (Aranda and Zamora 2016). Van Casteren et al., (2017)
studied that although the idea of differentiated instruction is fairly well recognized,
instructors still struggle to understand how it should be used in their classrooms.
Teachers can differentiate teaching in four ways, according to Tomlinson & Imbeau
(2010): through content, process, product, and learning environment. Sample
differentiating instructions that can be used in a classroom setting in terms of product
are the following: Read and write learners write a book report; Visual learners create a
graphic organizer of the story; Auditory learners give an oral report; and Kinesthetic
learners build a diorama illustrating the story (Tomlinson & Imbeau 2010).
In making pedagogical decisions, instructors are required to take into account the
various learning requirements of their pupils (Du Plessis, 2019). However, teachers-in-
training are instructed to thoroughly organize their lessons in advance. Lessons are
frequently created on a generic basis. Although they are usually present in class,
learning styles and specific needs are not always handled in the regular lesson plans.
When creating daily class plans, teachers don't always consider the wants and needs of
the pupils, much alone their preferences (Whittington & Connors, 2005).
At Our Lady of the Pillar College - San Manuel Incorporated, pre-service teachers who
observed classes during their field study noticed that the differences in pupils’ learning
styles were not addressed through instruction in some classrooms. Teachers who were
interviewed from the said institution said that general instruction was very much
implemented in their everyday classes. Even if they wanted to, they said that
addressing the pupils’ differences in learning style became hard. It is because the
allotted time for every lesson and preparation is limited.
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With the identified problem at OLPC-SMI that the differences in pupils’ learning styles
were not addressed through instruction in some classrooms, the researchers decided to
make a study about this as a basis for developing materials for differentiated instruction
as an output for action research since it has been proven that it is important to modify
and fit teaching strategies and assess their effectiveness in order to boost motivation
and enhance learners’ academic performance as well as to meet their preferred
learning styles (Malacapay, 2019).
Also, in the study of McQuarrie, McRae, & Stack-Cutler, (2008) it has been proven that
differentiating instruction frequently produces positive outcomes hence this research is
entitled “Determining the Learning Styles of Grades 5 and 6 of Our Lady of the Pillar
College-San Manuel Incorporated in English Subject: Basis in Developing Materials for
Differentiated Instruction”.
Aligned with the research theme “Pedagogical Innovations” of PNU, this study aims to
develop learning materials, new Pedagogical paradigms in basic education, adaptive
Pedagogical techniques, methods for assessing 21st century abilities, instruction and
assessment that emphasizes technology, and blended learning in basic education are
some of the topics that are covered.
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