Lesson 1 Pedagogical Content Knowledge and its

Application across the Curriculum

Observation___________________________________________________________
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A. Write down the information asked and answer the succeeding questions based
on your class observation.

Name of Teacher:

Date and Time of Observation :

Educational Background :

Assigned Grade and Section:

Assigned Subjects:

Relevant Training Attended:

1. Are the teachers background and qualifications aligned with the the subjects
he or she is assigned to teach?
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2. Does he or she use K to 12 curriculum guide in preparing lesson plan?
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3. Does he or she consider the learner's prior knowledge in designing a lesson
plan?
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4. Does he or she use varied teaching strategies to deliver the subject matter?

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5. Does he or she conduct research in planning for his or her lessons?

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B . Check (✅) the box that corresponds to your class observation. Write your
remarks in the rightmost column.

Observed
Indecators Not Remarks

Observed
1. Explains the subject matter.
a. Clearly
b. Accurately
c. Comprehensively

2. Relates the subject matter

with previous lessons that have
been taugt or future lesson to
be taught .

3. Present facts, theories, and

concept to support the validity
of content.

4. Manifest understanding of
learners background in relation
to the subject matter.

5. Utilizes appropriate
pedagogical strategies in the
delivery of the subject matter.

6. Integrates appropriate
technology tools specific to the
subject matter to be taught.

7. Promotes inquiry - based

learning to develop higher
order thinking skills and/or 21 st

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century skills.

8.Use appropriate languages to

make subject matter delivery
more comprehensible.

9. Show skills in the use of

information and
communications technologies
(ICT) to facilitates teaching and
learning.

10. Uses effective verbal and

non- verbal forms of
communication strategies to
promote meaningful learning.

Other comments:

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A. Based on what you have observed in class, explain the importance of the
different kinds of knowledge .

1. Content Knowledge

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2. Pedagogical knowledge

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3. Curricular knowledge

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B. What do you think were the strategies used by the teacher to enrich his or her
mastery of the subject matter?

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C. What do you think were the strategies used by the teacher to enrich his or her
pedagogical knowledge?

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D. What do you think were the strategies used by the teacher to argument his or her
curricular knowledge?

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Reflections____________________________________________________________
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Complete the following:

1. I realized that

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2. I believe that

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3. I fell that

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4. When I bexome a teacher, I will

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 Lesson 2

Research- based Instruction and Principles of

Teaching and Learning

Observation___________________________________________________________
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A. Answer the following questions based on your class observation.

1. Does the school promote research culture among the teacher? How?

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2. Do the teachers undertake research activities to enhance their

pedagogical content Knowledge? What are these activities?

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3. Are the teacher aware of the standards, principles, and pedagogical

approaches behind the K - 12 curriculum?
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4. Do the teachers integrate research findings, empirical evidence, and

theories to support validity of content to be taught? How?

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5. Do the teachers use varied teaching approaches based on K-12 curriculum

principles? How?

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B. Chech (✅) the box that corresponds to your class observation. You may write
your comments in the remarks column.

Indicators Observed Not Remarks

observed

1. Administers diagnostic
exam to assess the students
prior knowledge

2. Prepares la lesson based

on the students needs

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3. Relates the topic to
students interest to motivate
learner

4. Contextualizes the content

of the lesson according to
students background

5. Articulates a clear set of

learning objectives

6. Provides varied activities to

support learning objectives

7. Draws on relevant bodies

of knowledge to make the
lesson more relevant

8. Reflects on teaching
methodology and strategies
used for effectiveness

9. Examines the students

previous performance to
modify learning objectives
and content of the lesson,
including the teaching
strategy used

10. Aligns assessment task

and instructional activities
with the learning objectives

C. What are the research - based instructional strategies applied by the cooperating
teacher? Write your answers in the space below.

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Processing____________________________________________________________
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Read carefully and answer the questions based on what you have observed in
class.

1. How do research - based instructional strategies enrich the pedagogical

content Knowledge of teachers?

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2. How do research - based instructional strategies affect the students learning?

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3. What do teachers used to do so improve their research skills?

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Reflections____________________________________________________________
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Complete the following:

1. I realized that

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2. I believe that

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3. I feel that

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4. When I become a teacher, I will

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 Lesson 3

Postive Use of Infomation and Comunications

Technoogy

Observation_____________________________________________________
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A. Familiarize yourself with ICT facilities and tools for teaching and Learning.
Check if the following items are available. Provide a description for each in
the rightmost column.

ICT Facilities and Tools Available Not Description

available
Computer Lab Computer Room
Audiovisual Room
Laptop/ Desktop
Printer
Scanner
LCD Projector
Audio equipment
LCD/ Led TV
Internet access
Computer hard drive and storage
devices (e, g., compact disc, flash
drive/USB, Portable drive
Tables, mobile phones, or other
mobile devices
Others;

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B. Interview the cooperating teacher. Ask the following questions.

1. Does the school have specific ICT policies and standards?

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2. As the teachers aware of the school's ICT policies and standards?
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3. Does the school provide ICT training for teachers?
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4. Does the school provide the necessary ICT tools and digital
technologies to aid teaching and learning activities?
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 5. Are the students provided with equal opportunity to use the
computers and other digital technologies?
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6. Are the teachers knowledgeable on how to operate a laptop/

computer and other digital technologies for teaching and learning?
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Other comments and observations:

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C. Check (✅) the box that corresponds to what you have observed to class.
Write your remarks in the last column.

Competencies Observed Not Remarks

Observed

Domain 1 : Understanding ICT in Education

Demonstrates awareness of
policies affecting ICT in education

Complies with ICT policies as they

affect teaching - learning

Contextualizes ICT policies to the

learning environment

Domain 2: Curriculum and Assessment

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Demonstrates an understanding
of concepts, principles, and
theories of ICT systems as they
apply to teaching- learning

Evaluates digital and non- Digital

learning resources in responds to
student's diverse needs

Develops digital learning

resources to enhance teaching -
learning

Uses ICT as tool to develop 21st

century skills: Information, Media
and Technology Skills, Learning
and Innovation Skills, Life and
Career Skills, and Effective
Communication Skills.

Domain 3: Pedagogy
Applies relevant technology tools
for classroom activities
Uses ICT knowledge to solve
complex problems and support
students collaborative activities
Models collaborative knowledge
construction in face-to-face and
virtual environments
Domain 4: Technology Tools
Demonstrates proficiency in the
technical operations of
technology tools and systems as
they apply to teaching and
learning
Uses technology tools to create
new learning opportunities to
support communities of learners
Demonstrates proficiency in the
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support teaching and learning
Domain 5: Organization and Administration
Manages technology -assisted
instruction in an inclusive
classroom environment
Exhibits leadership in shared
decision-making using
technology tools
Domain 6: Teacher Professional Learning
Explores exisiting and emerging
technologies to acquire
additional content and
pedagogical knowledge
Utilizes technology tools in
creating communities of practice
Collaborates with peers,
colleagues, and stakeholders to
access information in support of
professional learning
Domain 7: Teacher Disposition
Demonstrates social, ethical, and
legal responsibilities in the use of
technology tools and resources
Shows positive attitude towards
the use of technology

Processing______________________________________________________
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Read carefully and answer the following questions based on what you have
observed in class.
1. What are the problems or challenges in integrating ICT in teaching
and learning?
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 2. What are the challenges encountered by students in using ICT tools
and other forms for digital technologies?
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3. In what domain's of ICT competency standards for teachers do

teachers need improvement? Why?
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4. How will you promote the positive use of ICT to your students?
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Reflection_______________________________________________________
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Complete the following:

1. I realized that
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2. I believe that

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3. I feel that

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4. When I become a teacher, I will

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 Lesson 4

Strategies for Promoting Literacy and

Numeracy

Observation_____________________________________________________
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A. For each given domain, write down the Literacy strategies used by the
cooperating teacher during your class observation.

Observation Strategies

1 . Oral Language

2. Phonological Awareness

3. Book and Print Knowledge

4. Alphabet Knowledge

5. Phonics and Word Recognition

6. Fluency

7. Spelling

8. Writing and Composition

9. Grammar Awareness and Structure

10. Vocabulary Development

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11. Reading Comprehension

12. Listening Comprehension

B. Write down the numeracy strategies used by the cooperating teacher

during your class observation in the following subjects.

Subjects Strategies

1. Language ( English/ Filipino/Mother

tongue

2. Mathematics

3. Science

4. History/ Araling Panlipunan/ Social

Studies

5. Values Education/ Conduct Education

6. Computer/ ICT

7. Music, Art, Physical Education, and

Health (MAPEH)

8. Technology and Livelihood Education

9. Others:

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Processing______________________________________________________
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Read carefully and answer the following questions based on what you
have observed in class.

1. How can literacy affect one's life?

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2. How important is numeracy in our daily life?
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3. How can literacy and numeracy improve the learner's academic

performance?
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 4. In the absence of digital technologies and printed materials, what do
you think are the strategies you can use to promote literacy and
numeracy?
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Reflection_______________________________________________________
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Complete the following:

1. I realized that
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2. I believe that
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3. I feel that
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4. When I become a teacher, I will

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 Lesson 5

Strategies for Developing Critical and Creative

Thinking as well as Higher- Order Thinking Skills

Observation___________________________________________________________
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A. Ask the cooperating teacher to show his or her lesson plan to you. Review the
objective of each lesson in the lesson plan. Provide examples of educational
objectives based on the following HOTS.

1. Creating

2. Evaluating

3. Analyzing

B. Indicate whether the following HOTS strategies are applied during your class
observation by checking the appropriate box. Write your remarks in the last column.
Not Remarks
HOTS Strategies Observed Observed
1. Teaches the concepts of HOTS

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2. Promotes the use of HOTS
when communicating
3. Encourages question and
answer during discussion
4. Uses visual and graphic
organizers to connect concepts
5. Uses problem-solving to foster
critical thinking
6. Promotes collaborative
learning to generate new ideas
7. Encourages students to
elaborate their answers
8. Promotes inquiry- based
learning to validate ideas
9. Uses educational objectives
that foster HOTS
10. Uses assessment that
promotes HOTS

Processing____________________________________________________________
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Read carefully and answer the following questions based on what you have
observed in class.
1. In what part of the instructional plan can teachers apply HOTS?
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2. How can HOTS improve the student's learning?
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3. How important is creative and critical thinking in 21st century workplace?
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4. What are the things that teachers need to improve on to enrich the student's
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Reflection_____________________________________________________________
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Complete the following:

1. I realized that
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2. I believe that
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3. I feel that
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4. When I become a teacher, I will

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 Lesson 6

Mother Tongue, Filipino, and English

in Teaching and Learning

Observation___________________________________________________________
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A. Conduct a survey of language used by students and teachers at home and

school.

Language/s used at home Language/s used at school

Students

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Teachers

B. Answer the following questions.

1. Do the teachers of kindergarten and elementary students have a copy of the

teachers guide and learning materials for mother Tongue, Filipino, and
English?

2. Are the teacher's guide and learning materials translated in mother Tongue ?

3. Are there sufficient references for the teaching of mother Tongue, Filipino,
and English?

4. Are teachers' well-mentioned on and trained in the teaching of mother

Tongue, Filipino, and English?

5. Do the teachers speak or UK understand the identified regional language of

instructional?

6. Do the learner's speak or understand the language of instruction used by

teachers in the implementation of MTB- MLE?

7. Do the learner's have access to learning resources and materials?

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C. Conduct an observation of teachers in mother Tongue, Filipino, and English
classes. Identify the strategies used to motivate or arouse the interest of learners in
the following language literacy domains. Write your observations in the Remarks
column.

Domain Strategies Remarks

1. Oral Language

2. Phonological Awareness

3. Book and Print

Knowledge

4. Alphabet Knowledge

5. Phonics and Word

Recognition

6. Fluency

7. Spelling

8. Writing and
Composition

9. Grammar Awareness
and Structure

10. Vocabulary
Development

11. Reading Comprehension

12. Listening
Comprehension

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Processing____________________________________________________________
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A. Based on what you have observed in class, identify the benefits of using
mother Tongue, Filipino, and English as MOIs.
1. Mother Tongue
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2. Filipino

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3. English

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B. Based on what you have observed in class, identify the strategies to improve
the teacher's ability to help students understand mother Tongue, Filipino, and
English .

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C. Explain how mother Tongue can enrich cultural awareness of both teachers and
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Reflection_____________________________________________________________
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Complete the following:

1. I realized that
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2. I believe that

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3. I feel that

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4. When I become a teacher, I will

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 Lesson 7

Classroom Communication Strategies

Observation___________________________________________________________
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A. Identify the verbal and nonverbal forms of communication used by teachers

and students in the classroom.

Verbal Nonverbal Remarks

Students

Teachers

B. Check (✅) the box that corresponds to what you have observed in class. Write
your remarks in the last column.

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 Communication Strategies for Observed Not Remarks
Teachers Observed

Communicates with friendly tone

Thinks before speaking and to avoid

utterance of irrelevant words

Speaks clearly and articulately

delivers the message he or she is
trying to convey
Speak with confidence

Demonstrates ability to produce

intelligent and fluent discourse

Demonstrates skills in written

communication

Demonstrates proficiency in oral

communication

Manifest positive attitude towards

students

Other comments and observations:

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 Read carefully and answer the following questions based on what you have
observed in class.
1. How important are the verbal and nonverbal forms of communication to the
teachers?
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2. How do verbal and nonverbal forms of communication affect the students

learning?
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3. What forms of communication do the teachers and the students need to

improve on?
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Reflection_____________________________________________________________
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Complete the following:

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2. I believe that
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3. I feel that
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4. When I become a teacher, I will
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