VALENZUELA CITY POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

Kamagong St.,Fortune Villlage VI, Parada, Valenzuela City

COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE: FIELD STUDY 1-Observations of Teaching-Learning in Actual SHOOL YEAR: 2020-2021
School Environment
COURSE NO: PROFED117A SEMESTER: 2nd SEMESTER
COURSE PREREQUISITE: PROFED123A DEPARTMENT: FORMAL EDUCATION DEPARMENT
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is the first experiential course, which will immerse a future teacher to actual classroom situation and learning environment where direct
observation of teaching learning episodes that focuses on the application of educational theories learned in content and pedagogy courses will be
made. Observations on learners’ behavior, motivation, and teacher’s strategies of teaching, classroom management, and assessment in learning
among others shall be given emphasis. A portfolio shall be required in the course.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: This subject aims to prepare future teachers gain a complete understanding of the actual teaching-learning episodes through series of
observations in the actual school environment.
CALENDAR COURSE CONTENT INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES TEACHING AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENT
LEARNING STRATEGY
METHODOLOGY
WEEK 1 INTRODUCTION The students must be able to Class Discussion Copies of Mission, Vision, and Core -Recitation
I. Orientation about VCPC’s internalize the VCPC Mission, Vision, Values (Golden Pride)
Mission, Vision and Core Core Values (Golden Pride).
Values (Golden Pride)
II. Orientation about the Course
 Topics/Contents to be
discussed
 Requirements
 Computation of Grades
 Rules and Regulations

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WEEK 2  School as a Learning  Examine and reflect on a school -Lecture/Discussion -Powerpoint presentation -Written Test/Quiz
Environment environment that promotes -Direct Observation -Videos and photos -Written Output
 Learner’s Characteristics and learning and development. (School and -FS1 Module -Recitation
Needs  Differentiate the characteristics Classroom Visit) -Self-Evaluation
and needs of learners from -Group Discussion -Peer/Group
different developmental levels. -Interviews Evaluation
WEEK 3  Classroom Management and  Plan on how to manage time, -Lecture/Discussion -Powerpoint presentation -Written Test/Quiz
Learning space, and resources to provide a -Direct Observation -Videos and photos -Written Output
learning environment (School and -FS1 Module -Recitation
appropriate to the learners and Classroom Visit) -Self-Evaluation
conducive to learning. -Group Discussion -Peer/Group
-Interviews Evaluation
WEEK 4  Individual Differences and  Demonstrate understanding and -Lecture/Discussion -Powerpoint presentation -Written Test/Quiz
Learner’s Interaction acceptance of the learners’ -Direct Observation -Videos and photos -Written Output
diverse backgrounds (School and -FS1 Module -Recitation
 Identify best practices in dealing Classroom Visit) -Self-Evaluation
with diversity in the classroom. -Group Discussion -Peer/Group
-Interviews Evaluation
WEEK 5  Home-School Link  Describe the influencing factors -Lecture/Discussion -Powerpoint presentation -Written Test/Quiz
in the home environment that -Direct Observation -Videos and photos -Written Output
affect the students’ learning. (School and -FS1 Module -Recitation
 Identify effective strategies on Classroom Visit) -Self-Evaluation
how teachers can work together -Group Discussion -Peer/Group
with the family -Interviews Evaluation
WEEK 6  Principles of Learning  Identify classroom practices that -Lecture/Discussion -Powerpoint presentation -Written Test/Quiz
apply or violate each of the -Direct Observation -Videos and photos - Written Output
principles of learning. (School and -FS1 Module -Recitation
Classroom Visit) -Self-Evaluation
-Group Discussion -Peer/Group
-Interviews Evaluation

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WEEK 7  Intended Learning
Outcomes/Lesson Objectives
as my Guiding Star
 The Three Domains of
Knowledge/Learning Activities
 The New Taxonomy of
Educational Objectives: The
Levels of Learning Activities
WEEK 8  Teaching Approaches and the K
to 12 Curriculum
WEEK 9
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 Identify the guiding principles on -Lecture/Discussion -Powerpoint presentation -Written Test/Quiz
lesson objectives/learning -Direct Observation -Videos and photos - Written Output
outcomes applied in instruction. (School and -Sample Lesson Plans -Recitation
 Critic whether or not lesson Classroom Visit) -FS1 Module -Self-Evaluation
objectives/intended learning -Group Discussion -Peer/Group
outcomes served as guiding star -Interviews Evaluation
in the lessons observed.
 Judge if lesson
objectives/intended learning
outcomes are SMART.
 Classify the lesson/s under
Bloom’s taxonomy of knowledge
and Kendall’s and Marzano’s
domain of learning activities.
 Reflect on what lesson is more
meaningful and relevant based
on the domains of knowledge
and learning activities.
 Identify teaching practice/s in
the different levels of processing
knowledge based on Bloom’s
revised cognitive taxonomy and
Kendall’s and Marzano’s new
taxonomy.
 Determine the teaching -Lecture/Discussion -Powerpoint presentation -Written Test/Quiz
approach used by the Resource -Direct Observation -Videos and photos - Written Output
Teacher/s. (School and -FS1 Module -Recitation
 Identify instances where the Classroom Visit) -Self-Evaluation
pedagogical approaches of the K -Group Discussion -Peer/Group
to 12 Curriculum contained in -Interviews Evaluation
the law are observed.
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
WEEK 10  DEDUCTIVE AND INDUCTIVE
METHODS OF TEACHING
WEEK 11  Lesson Development:
Outcomes-Based Teaching-
Learning (OBTL) and
Competency-Based/Standards-
Based Teaching-Learning
WEEK 12  Effective Questioning and
Reacting Techniques
WEEK 13  The School’s Learning Resource
Center
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 Identify the teaching method -Lecture/Discussion -Powerpoint presentation -Written Test/Quiz
used by my Resource Teacher/s. -Direct Observation -Videos and photos - Written Output
 Distinguish between deductive (School and -FS1 Module -Recitation
(direct) and inductive (indirect) Classroom Visit) -Self-Evaluation
method of teaching. -Group Discussion -Peer/Group
-Interviews Evaluation
 Trace the development of the -Lecture/Discussion -Powerpoint presentation -Written Test/Quiz
lesson of my Resource Teacher/s. -Direct Observation -Videos and photos - Written Output
 Determine whether or not the (Classroom Visit) -Sample Lesson Plans -Recitation
lesson development was in -Group Discussion -FS1 Module -Self-Evaluation
accordance with outcomes-based -Interviews -Peer/Group
teaching and learning. Evaluation
 Outline a lesson in accordance -Semi-detailed Lesson
with Outcome-Based Teaching- Plan
Learning.
 Identify the Resource Teacher/s’ -Lecture/Discussion -Powerpoint presentation -Written Test/Quiz
questioning and reacting -Direct Observation -Videos and photos - Written Output
techniques. (Classroom Visit) -FS1 Module -Recitation
 Select types of questions, -Group Discussion -Self-Evaluation
questioning and reacting -Interviews -Peer/Group
techniques that promote / Evaluation
discourage interaction.
 Describe the goals of a Learning -Lecture/Discussion -Powerpoint presentation -Written Test/Quiz
Resource/ Multi-Media Center. -Direct Observation -Videos and photos - Written Output
 Identify and classify resources (Classroom and -FS1 Module -Recitation
that facilitate the teaching- Learning Resource -Self-Evaluation
learning process. Center Visit) -Peer/Group
 Explain the services of the center -Group Discussion Evaluation
that support learning. -Interviews
WEEK 14  Bulletin Board Displays  Evaluate bulletin board displays -Lecture/Discussion -Powerpoint presentation -Written Test/Quiz
 Slideshow (Slide Presentations) using a set of criteria for quality. -Direct Observation -Videos and photos - Written Output
 Apply principles in designing an (School, Classroom -FS1 Module -Recitation
effective bulletin board display and Learning -Self-Evaluation
 Apply the principles in creating Resource Center -Peer/Group
effective audio-visual Visit) Evaluation
presentations. -Group Discussion -Presentation Making
-Interviews Using Audiovisual
materials
WEEK 15  TOOLS OF THE TRADE  Use my technology pedagogical -Lecture/Discussion -Powerpoint presentation -Written Test/Quiz
(Teaching Aids Bank) content in choosing appropriate -Direct Observation -Videos and photos - Written Output
teacher resources to use for a (Classroom and -FS1 Module -Recitation
particular unit of study. Learning Resource -Self-Evaluation
Center Visit) -Peer/Group
-Group Discussion Evaluation
-Interviews -TPACK Lesson
Preparation with the
appropriate resources
to be used
WEEK 16  Technology Integration in the  Describe ways in which -Lecture/Discussion -Powerpoint presentation -Written Test/Quiz
Classroom technology is integrated in the -Direct Observation -Videos and photos - Written Output
 My E-World classroom. (Learning Resource -FS1 Module -Recitation
 Analyze the level of technology Center Visit) -Self-Evaluation
integration used by the teacher. -Group Discussion -Peer/Group
 Evaluate electronic resources for -Interviews Evaluation
appropriate instructional use.
WEEK 17  Online Learning Through  Identify MOOCs that align with a -Lecture/Discussion -Powerpoint presentation -Written Test/Quiz
MOOCs competency/standard. -Group Discussion -Videos and photos - Written Output
 Choose MOOCs that will -Interviews -FS1 Module -Recitation
contribute to one’s own -Demonstration for -Massive Open Online Courses on the -Self-Evaluation
professional development. the procedure for a internet -Peer/Group
MOOC enrolment Evaluation

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  Explain how MOOCs can be a tool -MOOC enrolment
for lifelong learning. with evidences at the
end of the course
(certificate/s,
screenshots,
attendance, etc.)
WEEK 18 FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE REQUIREMENTS Attendance, Observations, Examination & Portfolio

GRADING SYSTEM 1. Class Standing -50%
 Quizzes - 20%
 Exercises/Activities/Project -20 %
 Recitation -10%
2. Examinations (Midterm and Final) -40%
3. Attendance/Attitude - 10%
Total - 100%
REFERENCES 1. Corpuz, B. (2015). Field Study 2 The Learners’ Development and Environment. OBE and K-12 Based.
Quezon City, Philippines: Lorimar Publishing
2. Lucas, M. (2015). Field Study 1 The Learners’ Development and Environment. OBE and K-12 Based.
Quezon City, Philippines: Lorimar Publishing
3. Lucas, M. (2015). Field Study 3 Technology in the Learning Environment. OBE and K-12 Based. Quezon
City, Philippines: Lorimar Publishing
CROSS REFERENCES Field Study Teacher Manuals, Field Study Book-OBE and PPST-Based

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SUBMITTED BY: NOTED BY:

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Mary Joy I. Tividad Ms. Belinda D.R. Ferrer
Instructor Professional Education Coordinator

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