FS 1 [THE LEARNER’S DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT]
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Episode 1
The purpose of the
observation is to
provide opportunity
for you to relate
theory to actual
practice. To help you
do this, remember
to:
 know
and
understand
what exactly
you need to
observe
 study
the
observation
guides, listen
to your FS
teacher and
ask questions
to be sure all
is clear to you
 have
paper
and
pen
ready to jot
down details
 carefully
separate facts
from
interpretatio
ns
 accomplish
the checklists
/ forms as
soon
as
possible
so
the
details
are still fresh
in your mind.
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THE SCHOOL AS A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Name of FS Student: Mark Leo D. Hapitan
Course: Bachelor of Secondary Education
Year and Section: II
Resource Teacher: Mrs. Mari Sol Jamog
Signature:
Date: _
My Target
At the end of this activity, I will be competent in determining a
school environment that provides social, psychological, and physical
environment supportive of learning.
My Performance (How I Will Be Rated)
Field Study 1 Episode 1- The School as a Learning Environment
Focused on: Determining a school environment that provides social,
psychological, and physical environment supportive of learning
Tasks
Observation/
Documentation:
My Analysis
Exemplary
4
All were done
with
outstanding
quality; work
exceeds
expectations
4
Analysis
questions were
answered
completely; in
depth answers;
thoroughly
grounded on
theories/
exemplary and
grammar
spelling.
Superior
3
All or nearly all
tasks were done
with high
quality
4
Satisfactory
2
Nearly all tasks
were done
with
acceptable
quality
3
Analysis
questions were
answered
completely
2
Analysis
questions were
not answered
completely.
Clear
connection with
theories
Vaguely
related to the
theories.
Grammar and
spelling are
superior
Grammar and
spelling
acceptable
3
2
Unsatisfactory
1
Fewer than half
of tasks were
done; or most
objectives met
but with poor
quality
1
Analysis
questions were
not answered.
Grammar and
spelling
unsatisfactory.
1
FS 1 [THE LEARNER’S DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT]
Tasks
My Reflection
My Portfolio
Submission
Exemplary
4
Reflection
statements are
profound and
clear, supported
by experiences
from the
episode.
Superior
3
Reflection
statements are
clear, but not
clearly
supported by
experiences
from the
episode.
Satisfactory
2
Reflection
statements are
shallow;
supported by
experiences
from the
episode.
Unsatisfactory
1
Reflection
statements are
unclear and
shallow and are
not supported
by experiences
from the
episode.
4
Portfolio is
complete, clear;
well-organized
and all
supporting
documentations
are located in
sections clearly
designated.
2
Portfolio is
incomplete;
supporting
documentation
is organized
but is lacking.
1
Portfolio has
many lacking
components; is
unorganized
and unclear.
4
Before deadline
3
Portfolio is
complete, clear;
well-organized
and most
supporting
documentations
are available
and/or in logical
and clearly
marked
locations.
3
On the deadline
2
A day before
the deadline
4
3
2
1
Two days of
more after the
deadline
1
Sub Totals
Rating:
(Based on
Transmutation)
Overall Score
LOIDA L. BARRERA
Signature of FS Teacher
Score
20
18-19
17
16
15
14
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Grade
1.0
1.25
1.5
1.75
2.00
2.25
Transmutation to grade/rating
Score
- 99
12-13
- 96
11
- 93
10
- 90
7 below
- 87
- 84
Date
-
Grade
2.50
2.75
3.00
5.00
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81
78
81
below
FS 1 [THE LEARNER’S DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT]
My Map
A general observation of the campus and the classroom is an exciting way to start my
observation.
My mission is to do the following tasks:
1.
Visit a school. Look into
facilities and support
learning areas in the
campus, then in the
classroom.
2. Accomplish the checklist as
you move around the school
premises.
3. Based on your 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:
a. Descriptive Paragraph;
c. Sketch or Drawing
b. Photo Essay
d. Poem, song or rap
Effective School Campus
A sultry feeling when entering Estefania
The sweats are dropping; continue the roar
We entered at the room we were assigned
And we are amazed; we sat behind
The class begun, behind we listen
Conclusion turned towards ourselves
Effective campus should’ve complete facilities
So that learning should be minded at least
FS 1 [THE LEARNER’S DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT]
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My 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.
SCHOOL FACILITIES CHECKLIST
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 the last column.
Facilities
Office of the Principal
Library
Available Not available
Description
×
The Office of the Principal
is clean and free from the
pollution. The papers
appear there were
properly arranged.
×
The library is conducive
for learning with properly
arranged books. Seats
were fairly provided to
the students who were
entering the room.
Counseling Room
×
The Counseling Room
was so peaceful, an area
where the students can
correctly be counseled.
Canteen/ Cafeteria
×
A classroom was
provided for cafeteria.
The cafeteria is selling
junk foods but Filipino
native delicacies can also
be seen there.
Medical Clinic
×
The Medical Clinic was
clean. The medicines are
available and properly
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Write your
observation
notes here:
As I entered
Estefania, there
are a lot of things
that amazed me a
lot. One of these is,
the teachers are
using speaker and
microphone when
having their class
which I have not
experienced
during our high
school life. In
some other
rooms, there are
some audio/visual
guides that being
used to assist the
learners’ mental
process.
Meanwhile, when
crossing to the
room, the
students are
greeting us good
afternoon,
visitors which
indeed
heartwarming. We
take our response
when they also
greet me.
FS 1 [THE LEARNER’S DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT]
organized. It was located
just at the side of the
canteen.
Audio Visual/ Media
Center
×
The Media Center has
complete facilities. There
you can see their LED
television, DVDs and
other machines
generated to provide a
better learning guide
among its students.
Reading Center
×
Speech Laboratory
×
Science Laboratory
×
Gymnasium
×
The gym was wide but
there are some garbage
scattering. The animal
poops are also can be
smell when roaming
around on its extent.
Auditorium
×
Home Economics
Room
×
Industrial Workshop
Area
×
PTA Office
×
Comfort Room for
Boys
×
“I entered
the
classroom
with the
conviction
that it was
crucial for
me and
every other
student to
be an active
participant,
not a
passive
customer…..
Learning is
a place
where
paradise
can be
created.”
-Bell Hooks,
Teaching to
Transgress,
NY:Routledge,
1994.
The comfort room for
boys was clean and it was
located inside the room
where we had observed.
It has an aromatic
fragrance.
FS 1 [THE LEARNER’S DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT]
Comfort Room for
Girls
×
The comfort room for
boys was clean and it was
located inside the room
where we had observed.
It has an aromatic
fragrance.
Computer Room
×
The Computer Room was
very quiet, airconditioned, with
internet access and the
computers can cater one
section for every session.
FS 1 [THE LEARNER’S DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT]
An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT
Read the following statements carefully. Then write your observation report
on the provided space.
1. Describe the community or neighborhood where the school is found.
2. Describe the school campus. What colors do you see? What is the
condition of the buildings?
3. Pass by the office. What impression do you have of these offices?
4. Walk through the school halls, the library, and the cafeteria. Look
around and find out the other facilities that the school has.
Name of the School Observed: Estefania Montemayor National High
School
School Address: Brgy. Ongol Ilaya Dumarao, Capiz
Date of Visit:
The school is located at Brgy. Ongol Ilaya Dumarao, Capiz. It is
mounted at the hilltop where the road going to Brgy. Jambad Dumarao,
Capiz passes through.
Outside the school campus, the houses of the neighborhood are
majority made of bamboo poles.
The campus is an open-area and the sunlight directly strikes the
school premises.
When entering the campus, the condition of the building is fine,
imbued with yellow paint and coated with artistic educational arts,
mission/vision and objectives as well as their organizational diagram.
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Write your
observation
notes here:
REITERATION:
The school is
located at Brgy.
Ongol Ilaya
Dumarao, Capiz. It is
mounted at the
hilltop where the
road going to Brgy.
Jambad Dumarao,
Capiz passes
through.
Outside the
school campus, the
houses of the
neighborhood are
majority made of
bamboo poles.
The campus is an
open-area and the
sunlight directly
strikes the school
premises.
When entering
the campus, the
condition of the
building is fine,
imbued with yellow
paint and coated
with artistic
educational arts,
mission/vision and
objectives as well as
their organizational
diagram.
FS 1 [THE LEARNER’S DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT]
An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT
Be guided by these tasks as you do your observation. Then accomplish the matrix to record
your data.
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 the 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-lighted and well-ventilated?
CLASSROOM FACILITIES MATRIX
Classroom
Facilities
1. Wall Displays
2. Teacher’s
Table
3. Learner’s
Desks
4. Blackboard
5. Comfort
Room
6. Bulletin
Board
Description
(location, number,
arrangement, condition)
on every corner; eleven;
well-arranged; newly
posted
front and back; two,
unorganized; old and new
center; forty-eight;
complex; rusty
front; two; strongly nailed;
unpolished
southeast corner of the
room; one; improper; clean
and fragrant
back; one; improper;
uninformative
FS 1 [THE LEARNER’S DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT]
Write your observation report here.
Name of the School Observed: Estefania Montemayor National High School
Location of the School: Brgy. Ongol Ilaya Dumarao, Capiz
Date of Visit:
The room where we were assigned was indeed not well-ventilated, and I
think this is the reason why the students cannot concentrate well to their lessons.
In the reason that it was an open-area, the sun beams directly affecting the rooms
making it to be sultry.
As I entered Estefania, there are a lot of things that amazed me a lot. One of
these is, the teachers are using speaker and microphone when having their class
which I have not experienced during our high school life. In some other rooms,
there are some audio/visual guides that being used to assist the learners’ mental
process.
Meanwhile, when crossing to the room, the students are greeting us good
afternoon, visitors which indeed heartwarming. We take our response when
they also greet me.
My Analysis
How do the school campus and the classroom in particular impact on the learning of
the students going to school? What are your conclusions?
The condition of every building and the school environment had really affect the
students learning development. The students cannot concentrate into their classes if
their school environment does not suit to their learning adaptability. Thus, in educating the students, we should have to consider a best environment for them.
How does this relate to your knowledge of child and adolescent development/ How
does this relate to your knowledge of facilitating learning?
It was said that the environment of a child affects a lot to his development. When
taking into this kind of stage, this is the very crucial level on which what the child
experiences be can bore within his life. What environment he experiences might be
remained handled within his existence.
The purpose of the
observation is to
provide
opportunity
for
you
to
relate
theory to actual
practice. To help
you
do
this,
remember to:
 know
and
understand
what
exactly you
need
to
observe
 study
the
observatio
n
guides,
listen
to
your
FS
teacher
and
ask
questions
to be sure
all is clear
to you
 have paper
and
pen
ready to jot
down
details
 carefully
separate
facts from
interpretat
ions
 accomplish
the
checklists /
forms
as
soon
as
possible so
the details
are
still
fresh
in
your mind.
FS 1 [THE LEARNER’S DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT]
My Reflection
1.
Would you like to teach in the school environment you just observed? Why? Why not?
Yes. The school had indeed good facilities, and if it happened that the school has not, I will not
change my decision because student that schooling in a public schools need more attention to
guide their educational experiences. I have seen that it is hard for them to study on that kind of
environment but their perseverance to learn had catch my attention so much.
2. What kind of school campus is conducive to learning?
The school campus that is conducive for learning must have a complete, good and operating
facilities. There must have also no pollution, clean and well-organized amenities which can able to
enhance students learning process without any hindrances from its environment.
3. What kind of school classroom is conducive to learning?
A conducive for learning classroom must be clean, free from pollution, properly ventilated and
has a complete facilities. Facilities involved aircon, microphone with bass and comfort room. The
floor must also be tiled.
4. In the future, how can you accomplish your answer in number 3?
Being a good teacher someday, I can accomplish my answer in number 3 by seeking a financial aid
to our politicians. I can also avoid corruption within the students funds because the students purpose in sending their selves in school is just to learn and not being bribed by any financial entity.
5. Write you additional learning insights here.
Learning can be motivated. Thus, the environment of the school campus has an important role in
motivating the students learning. How could any student study well if their rooms are sultry?
Then, it is my opinion to say that the learner’s environment can affect the learner’s learning development.
FS 1 [THE LEARNER’S DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT]
My Portfolio
My Personal Illustration of an Effective
School Environment
Effective School
The effective school must possess these kinds of aspects. These involve
stimulating and secure learning environment on which the child are free from any
harm of murder or accident. Professional leadership must also take place because the
learners always depend to what the teacher instructs. Focus on teaching and learning
are some point that should have to take into consideration, too. There should have a
purposeful teaching, shared vision and goals, high expectations of all learners,
accountability and learning communities.