Chapter IV

Curriculum and Planning

LESSON 1 Planning and Management of the Teaching

and Learning Process
Observation

A. Check whether the following teaching and learning tools are present in the
classroom that you have observed.

Teaching Tools Present None

1. Lesson Plan
2. K to 12 Curriculum Guide
3. Teacher's Manual or Textbook
4.Reference Materials
Instructional Materials

Other teaching tools present:

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B. Ask the cooperating teacher to show his or her lesson plan to you. Analyze the
lesson plan by checking the appropriate box.

Subject
Grade Level
Topic
Standards Yes No
1. The objectives are measurable and
developmentally appropriate for the grade
level of the students.
2. The content is appropriate for the grade level
of the students
3. The instructional materials needed for the
lesson are identified.
4. The sequence of instruction
(instructional procedure) is easy to follow and
logical.
5. The sequence of instruction follows an
appropriate instructional design or learning
theory.
6. Creative learning experience are used in the
lesson.
7. Differentiated learning is used in the selection
of learning activities.
8. Assessment of learning is included in the
instructional procedure.

Other comments and observations:

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A. Check (✔️) the corresponds to what you have observed in the class. You may write
further remarks in the last column.

Not
Developmentally Appropriate Observed Observed Remarks
Teaching Practice

1. Uses different teaching strategies

2. Promotes positive classroom

environment

3. Respect the learning styles and

abilities of the learners

4. Differentiates learning activities

5. Promotes active learning

6. Uses different instructional

materials

7. Uses effective motivation strategy

8. Presents the objective of the

lessons effectively

9. Recalls prerequisite knowledge and

experiences of the learners before
proceeding to the lesson

10. Presents lesson in meaningful way

that is easy to understand
11. Provides clear examples to
explain concepts

12. Provides opportunity for students

to practice/apply what they learned

13. Processes questions and

difficulties of students

14. Uses learning strategies that

develops creativity and critical
thinking

15. Provides helpful feedback to help

students understand the lesson

16. Encourages students to do their

best in accomplishing each learning
task

17. Promotes positive learning

behavior and values in the lesson

18. Observes professionalism in

handling students’ behavior

19. Shows enthusiasm and interest in

every aspect of teaching

20. Uses appropriate assessment tools

to measure learning outcome

Other comments and observations:

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Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

 1. What developmentally appropriate learning principles and strategies are
observed in class?
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2. What are the things that need to be improved by the teacher?

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3. How do the developmentally appropriate teaching practices improve the
students’ learning ability?

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Reflection

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 2
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Aligning Learning Outcomes with

Learning Competency
Observation
A. Answer the following questions:

1. Does the school have a copy of the whole K to 12 curriculum guide?

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2. Is the curriculum guide available to all teachers?

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3. Are the teachers using the K to 12 curriculum guide in planning their lessons?

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4. Are the teachers aware of the differences between content standards,

performance standards, and learning competencies?

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B. From the lesson plans of five cooperating teachers, provide five examples of
learning outcomes based on each of the three learning domains.

Knowledge

Skills

Values

C. Check if the learning outcomes used by the cooperating teachers in their lesson
plans are aligned with the appropriate learning competency from the K to 12
 curriculum guide. Write down some of the learning outcomes and learning
competencies then check the appropriate box that corresponds to your findings.

Learning Outcomes Learning Competency Aligned Not

(Based on K to 12) Aligned

Lesson 1:

Lesson 2:

Lesson 3:

Lesson 4:

Lesson 5:

D. Check the alignment of the learning outcomes with the teaching and learning
strategies used by the corresponding teachers in their lesson plans. Write down the
 learning outcomes and teaching strategies and then check the box that corresponds
to your findings.

Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Aligned Not

Aligned

E. Check the alignment of the learning outcomes with the assessment tools used by
the cooperating teachers in their lesson plans. Write down the learning outcomes
and assessment tools, then check the box that corresponds to your findings.

Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Aligned Not

Aligned

Processing

Read carefully and aswer the following question.

1. Are the teachers aware of the function of the K to 12 curriculum guide?
Explain your answer.
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2. Are the teachers using the curriculum guide in planning their lesson? Explain your
answer.

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3. What types of learning outcomes are emphasized in every lesson (knowledge,
skills, and values)?

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4. Are the learning outcomes of the teachers aligned with the learning competency?

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5. Are the learning strategies of the teachers aligned with the learning outcomes?

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6. Are the assessment tools of the teachers aligned with the learning outcomes?

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Reflection

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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Relevance and Responsiveness of Learning Programs

Observation
A. Before starting your observation, it is important to read the annual plan (if private)
or school improvement plan (if public) of the school where you are assigned. Write a
request letter to the principal noted by your student teaching supervisor.

B. Based on the annual plan or the school improvement pan, what learning programs
are provided for the students?

Learning Programs Months Implemented

C. Request an interview with the teacher and the principal. Ask the following
questions:

1. How does the school plan for each learning program?

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2. Who are involved in planning?

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3. Are the stakeholders involved in the planning the different learning programs? If
yes, how are they involved?
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4. How does each learning program contribute to the development or the curriculum
goals?
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5. How does the school monitor and evaluate the implementation of each learning
program?
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D. If the school is private, gather the following data and information:

1. What type of curriculum is implemented?
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2. What are the special features of the school’s curriculum?

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3. What learning programs are implemented to support the curriculum?

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4. How does the learning programs support the philosophy of the school?
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E. Identify the extra- and co-curricular programs being implemented in the school.

Processing

Reading carefully and answer the following questions.

1. How do the different learning programs support the development of the

students?
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2. How does each learning programs support the goals and objectives of the
curriculum?
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3. How does the school monitor and evaluate the implementation of each learning
program?
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4. What are the challenges and problems in the implementation of each learning
programs?
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Reflection

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 Enriching Teaching Practices Through Professional
Collaboration
Observation

A. Ask permission from any school to gather the following data and answer the
succeeding questions.

Total Enrolment

Enrolment per Grade

Level

Number of Sections Per

Grade Level

Average Class Size

Total Number of
Teachers

Number of Teachers
with MA units

Number of Teachers
with MA

Number of Teachers
with Doctorate Degree

Number of Mater
Teachers

Average Year of
Service for Teachers

1. Does the school implement a mentoring program for its teachers? How?
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2. Does the school conduct professional meetings to discuss learning issues and
problems?
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3. Does the school support the continuing education and development of its teachers?
How?
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4. How do expert teachers help other teachers in improving their teaching practices?
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5. What are the different collaboration activities available or done by the teachers to
improve their teaching practices?
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6. Is there an existing academic collaboration between the school/teachers and higher

education institutions? If yes, what forms of collaboration are done?
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B. Ask permission to attend a faculty meeting or a professional meeting in the school/

Answer the following questions:

1. Is sharing of good teaching practices part of the meeting? What types of good
teaching practices are shared?
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2. How do teachers discuss issues and problems related to teaching and learning?
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3. How do teachers observe professionalism during the meeting?
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4. Do the teachers include in their agenda how the result of learning assessment
should be utilized to improve instruction?
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C. Identify the different continuing education and development programs offered to

teachers to understand the instructional demands of the K to 12 curriculums.

Processing

Read the questions carefully and answer the following questions.

1. What are the implications of the data gathered during preliminary activity?
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2. How can the school utilize the data to develop better professional collaboration
among teachers to improve their teaching practices?

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3. How can the school promote stronger collaboration among its teacher?

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4. How does the school support and sustain a culture of excellence among teachers
and other staff?

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Reflection

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 Utilizing Teaching and Learning Resources and ICT

Observation

A. Identify different teaching and learning resources available in the school.

Categories Examples

Print

Audiovisual Materials

Assessment Tools

Learning Objects

Visual Materials

Audio Materials
ICT-based Material

B. Check whether the school has the following learning resources:

Library

Basic Science Laboratories

Internet Faculties

ICT Laboratory

Teaching and Livelihood Education Laboratory

Audiovisual Room

Gymnasium

Clinic

Guidance Office

Speech Laboratory

Auditorium

Faculty Room

C. Observe the classroom environment.

Criteria for Observed Not Observed Observation/Comments

Observation

1. Classrooms are
conductive for
learning.

2. Classrooms
have enough
lighting and
ventilation.

3. Classrooms are
free of any
hazard.

4. Classrooms are
not crowded.

5. Classrooms are
clean.

D. Analyze the lesson plans of the cooperating teachers. Examine how technology is
used to support the implementation of particular learning outcomes. Provide an
example.

Learning Outcomes Topics Instructional Materials

Needed
E. Observe how technology is used to enhance teaching and learning process.

Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. Are there enough teaching and learning resources available in school?

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2. How are these teaching and learning resources utilized in teaching and learning?

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3. How do these teaching and learning resources help attain learning outcomes?

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4. How do these teaching and learning resources improve the quality of students’
learning?

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5. What teaching and learning resources are lacking in the school?

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Reflection

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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CHAPTER V
Assessment and Reporting

Design, Selection, Organization, and Utilization of

Assessment Strategies
Observation
A. Define the meaning of assessment by completing this acronym with that is related
to assessment.

A–

S–

S–

E–

S–

S–

M–

E–

N–

T–

B. Compare diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment by completing this

Venn diagram
Diagnostic Formative

Summative

C. Observe the assessment strategies used by

your cooperating teacher in class. List down five assessment
strategies and categorize the type of each assessment strategy.

Assessment Type of Assessment

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2.

3.

4.

5.

D. Interview the cooperating teacher on how he or she uses the results of diagnostic,
formative, and summative assessment.

1. Results of diagnostic assessment

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2. Results of formative assessments

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3. Results of summative assessments

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Other comments and observations:

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Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. What will happen if the teacher uses the same assessment strategy every day?
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2. Which of the three assessment strategies has been used more often in class? Why
do you think so?

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3. In your own opinion, which of the three assessment strategies is the most
important? Explain your answer.

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4. How does assessment improve the students’ learning and teachers’ performance?

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Reflection

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 2

Monitoring and Evaluation of Learner Progress and Achievement

Observation

A. Observe how your cooperating teacher monitors the following:

1. Seatwork

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2. Students’ comprehension during discussion

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3. Examination

Observation 1:________________________________________________________

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4. Homework

Observation 1:________________________________________________________

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B. Complete the table below by making an inventory of academic excellence

awardees.

School Name: _________________________________________________________

Grading Period: _____________________________ School Year: _______________

Section A Section B Section C Section D Section D

With Highest Honor

With High Honor

With Honor

TOTAL

C. Based on your inventory of the learners’ achievement per section, write five tips on
how your cooperating teacher can evaluate and recognize the students’ achievement.

Tip1: ________________________________________________________________

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Tip2 : _______________________________________________________________

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Tip 3: _______________________________________________________________

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Tip 4: _______________________________________________________________

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Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. Which of your observation in monitoring seatwork is the best? Why?

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2. Which of your observations in monitoring students’ comprehension during class

discussion is the best? Why?

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3. Which of your observation in monitoring examination is the best? Why?

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4. If you are going to handle an advisory class, how are you going to make your class
awarding unique?

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5. Which of the tips in evaluating and recognizing students’ achievement is the best?
Why?

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Reflection
Complete the following:
LESSON 3
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 become a teacher, I will

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Feedback to Improve Learning

Observation
A. Discuss the importance of giving contructive feedback to improve the students’
learning. Write your answer on the space below.

B. Paste a sample of student activity or quiz. Highlight the feedback given by the
teacher.

C. Check YES if the statement for giving feedback to students is observed. Otherwise,
check No (adapted from Reynolds 2018)
Giving Students Feedback YES NO
1. The students feedback is educative in nature.
2. The students feedback is given in a timely manner.
3. The teacher is sensitive to the individual needs of the students.
4.The teachers anticipates the four questions. (What can the
students do? What can’t the students do? How does the student’s
work compare with that of others? How can the students do better?)
5.The students feedback is a reference for a skill or specific
knowledge.
6. The teacher gives feedback to keep the students ``on students’
target`` for achievement.
7. The teacher host a one-on-one conference.
8. The student feedback is given verbally, non-verbally or in written
form
9. The teachers concentrates on one ability.
10. The teacher alternates due date for students/classes.
11. The teachers educates the students on how to give feedback to
each other.
12. The teacher asks another adult to give student feedback.
13. The students to take down notes on teacher’s verbal feedback.
14. The teacher uses a notebook to keep track of student progress.
15. The teacher returns tests, papers, or comment cards at the
beginning of class.
16. The teacher uses Post-It notes in giving written feedback.
17. The teacher gives genuine praise.
18. The teacher uses the phrase “I noticed…” in acknowledging the
students effort.
19. The teacher provides a model or an example.
20. The teacher invites students to give YOU feedback.

Other comments and observation:

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Processing
Read carefully and answer the following questions.
1. When is the right time to provide constructive feedback: during or after the
students’ performance?
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2. How does giving feedback help in the instructional decisions of the teacher?
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3. What is the best practice of your cooperating teacher in giving feedback?
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Reflection
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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Communication of Learners’ Needs, Progress, and

Achievement to the Key Stakeholders

Observation
A. Observe how your cooperating teacher communications the students needs and
progress to their parents when conducting a PTA and card distribution. Write a
narrative report of the PTC on the space provided.

NARRATIVE REPORT OF PARENT-TEACHER

CONFERENCE
 Grade and Section: ______________ Grading Period: ________________
Date: ___________________

B. Interview the cooperating teacher. Ask for some useful tips on how he or she
communicates the students’ needs to the parents.
Tips 1: _________________________________________________________
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C. Of the three useful tips given by your cooperating teacher, what is the most
important? Explain and write your answer below.
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D. Help in the preparation of ab school- based recognition program. Write your

experience and cite the contributions you have made to make the recognition
program successful.
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Other comments and observations:

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Processing

Read carefully and answer the following question.

1. Why is PTC important?

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2. If you will conduct a PTC, what will you include in your agenda?
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3. How will you communicate the failing grade of a students to the parents?
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4. What will you suggest to the parents of a students who got a failing mark
twice in the same subject?
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Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

2. I believe that
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3. I feel that

4. When I become a teacher, I will

Use of Assessment Data to Enhance Teaching and

Learning Practice and Programs

Observation
A. Observe how your cooperating teacher uses the data from student assessment
to improve classroom instruction. List five best practices of using the student
assessment data.
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B. Interview the school principal. Ask five ways by which the teachers can use
assessment data to improve school program.
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Other comments and observations:

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Processing
Read carefully and answer the following questions.
1. Which of the best practices of using the assessment data to improve classroom
instruction shown by your cooperating teacher is the most important? Why?
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2. Which of the five ways of using assessment data to improve school programs
mentioned by the principal is the best? Why?
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3. Interview the cooperating teacher. Ask him/her about his or her thoughts on
the previous school year and what he or she has done to improve this year.
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Reflection
Complete the following:
1. I realized that

2. I believe that
3. I feel that

4. When I become a teacher, I will