FIELD STUDY 1: The Learner’s Development and Environment

Episode 1:

THE SCHOOL AS A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Name of FS Student______________________________________________________________

Course_________________________________ Year & Section __________________________

Resource Teacher______________________ Signature________________ Date_____________

Cooperating School______________________________________________________________

My TargetAt 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 EnvironmentFocused on: Determining a school environment that provides social, psychological, and physical environment supportive of learning.

Tasks Exemplary4

Superior3

Satisfactory2

Unsatisfactory1

Observation/Documentation:

All tasks were done with outstanding quality; work exceeds expectations

4

All or nearly all tasks were done with high quality

3

Nearly all tasks were done with acceptable quality

2

Fewer than half of tasks were done; or most objectives met but with poor quality

1My Analysis Analysis questions

were answered completely; in depth answers; thoroughly grounded on theories-Exemplary grammar and spelling.

4

Analysis questions were answered completely

Clear connection with theories

Grammar and spelling are superior.

3

Analysis questions were not answered completely

Vaguely related to the theories

Grammar and spelling acceptable

2

Analysis questions were not answered.

Grammar and spelling unsatisfactory

1

My reflection Reflection Reflection Reflection statements Reflection statements 1 Mindanao State University, General Santos City Episode 1- The School as a Learning Environment

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statements are profound and clear, supported by experiences from the episode.

4

statements are clear but not clearly supported by experiences from the episode.

3

are shallow; supported by experiences from the episode.

2

are unclear and shallow and are not supported by experiences from the episode.

1My portfolio Portfolio is

complete, clear, well-organized and all supporting documentation are located in sections clearly designated.

4

Portfolio is complete, clear, well-organized and most supporting documentation are available and/or logical and clearly marked locations.

3

Portfolio is incomplete; supporting documentation is organized but is lacking.

2

Portfolio has many lacking components; is unorganized and unclear.

1Submission Before deadline.

4

On the deadline.

3

A day after the deadline.

2

Two days or more after the deadline.

1Subtotals

Overall ScoreRating based on transmutation:

______________________________ _________________ Signature of FS Teacher above printed name Date

Transmutation of Scores to Grades/ Ratings

Score

2018-19

17161514

Grade

1.01.251.5

1.752.002.25

Rating

999693908784

Score

12-1311108-9

7- below

Grade

2.502.753.003.5

5.00

Rating

817875

72 andbelow

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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 paragraphb. Photo essayc. Sketch or drawingd. Poem, song or a rap

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My ToolsAs 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 CHECKLISTFamiliarize 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 on the last column.

Facilities Available Not available Description

Office of the Principal

Library

Counseling room

Canteen/ Cafeteria

Medical Clinic

Audio-visual/ Media Center

Reading center

Speech Laboratory

Science Laboratory

Gymnasium

Auditorium

Home Economics Room

Industrial Workshop Area

PTA Office

Comfort Room for Boys

Comfort Room for Girls

Others (please specify)

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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 offices. What impression do you have of these offices?4. Walk through the school halls, the library, the cafeteria. Look around and find out the other facilities

that the school has.

Name of the School Observed: __________________________________________________________________

School Address: ______________________________________________________________________________

Date of Visit:

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An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

Be guided by these tasks as you do 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 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 Description(location, number, arrangement, condition)

1. Wall Displays

2. Teacher’s Table

3. Learner’s Desks

4. Blackboard

5. Learning Materials/ Visual Aids

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

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My Analysis

1. How do the school campus and the classroom in particular impact on the learning of the students going to school? What are your conclusions?

2. How does this relate to your knowledge of child and adolescent development? How does this relate to your knowledge to your knowledge of facilitating learning?

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My Reflections

1. Would you like to teach in the school environment you just observed? Why or why not?

2. What kind of school campus is conducive to learning?

3. What kind of classroom is conducive to learning?

4. In the future, how can you accomplish your answer in number 3?

5. Write your additional learning and insights here.

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My Portfolio

My Personal Illustration of an Effective School Environment

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