LEARNING GUIDE- 

FIELD STUDY 1
 OBSERVATION OF TEACHING –LEARNING ACTUAL
SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
 

FIELD STUDY 1
OBSERVATION OF TEACHING – LEARNING
ACTUAL SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

Course Description:
            This is the first experiential course, which will immerse a future teacher in an
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 learner’s
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

            This course is designed to help the field study students verify the behavior of the
student in the actual learning environment. It will require them to recognize feasible
approaches to facilitate learning considering the learner’s different phases of
development and social environment

Field Study 1 can be anchored on these Professional Education subjects:

 Child and Adolescent Development
 Facilitating Learning
 Social Dimension of Education

COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Describe how a safe and secure learning environment contributes to the physical,
socio-emotional and cognitive development of learners.
2. Determine ways of addressing learner’s diversity in terms of gender, needs, interests,
cultural background and difficult circumstances.
3. Appraise how the teacher manifests her/his personal and professional competencies.
4. Illustrate the teaching-learning process and the use of ICT to promote quality relevant
and sustainable education processes.
5. Assess the various classroom management strategies observed in the class.
6. Analyze concepts, theories and principles in curriculum development in actual
classroom settings.
7. Evaluate assessment and reporting practices done in the classroom.
8. Formulate one’s philosophy of teaching.

FS 1 - LEARNING EPISODE 1
THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
Submitted by :_____________________________________________________________
                               ( Pre-service Teacher)

Submitted to : _____________________________________________________________
                               ( Supervising Instructor)

Date Submitted : _________________________________

Introduction

           Observation is to provide opportunity for the student teachers to relate theory to
actual practice. To help them do this, remember to: know and understand guides, jot
down details carefully separate facts from interpretation and accomplish the checklist/
forms as:

Intended Learning Outcome:

At the end of this activity, pre-service teacher should be able to:

1. Determine a school environment that provides a social, physiological and physical

environment of learning.
2. Differentiate the characteristics and needs of learners from the different
developmental levels
3. Present you concept of a good school environment through any of the following :
a. Descriptive paragraph                      c)  Photo essay
b. Sketch or Drawing                             d)  Poem, song or rap

My Performance (How I Will Be Rated)

Very
Excellent Satisfactory Satisfactory Poor Very Poor
5 4 3 2 1
Tasks

Fewer than Never of the

All done half of tasks task done, no
outstanding Nearly all tasks done; or most objectives
Observation/
quality; work All or nearly all done with objectives meet and
exceeds task done with acceptable meet but with very poor
Documentation expectation high quality quality poor quality quality

My Analysis Analysis of All or nearly all Analysis Analysis of Analysis of

questions are tasks are done questions were questions are questions has
answered with high satisfactory and not all completely
 completely; in
quality. Analysis
depth answers
of questions are
thoroughly
answered
based on
completely. answered answered. no answer.
theories/
Clear in completely. Grammar and Grammar
connection with Vaguely related spelling and spelling
exemplary theories to the theories unsatisfactory are very poor

Reflection
statement are
not totally
cleared
Reflection
Reflection statements are Reflection
statements are clear, but not statements are Reflection and shallows
profound and clearly shallows; statement are are not
clear, supported supported by supported by unclear and supported by
by experiences experiences the experiences shallows and experiences
from the from the from the are not from the
My Reflection episode episode. episode. supported episodes

Portfolio is
complete, clear,
Portfolio is well- organized
complete, clear; and most
well-organized supporting Portfolio has
and all documentation Portfolio is completely
supporting is available incomplete; Portfolio has lacking
documentation and/or in logical supporting many lacking component is
which located and clearly documentation components; is unorganized
My Learning in sections marked on organized unorganized and very
Artifacts clearly locations. but is lacking and unclear poor

Three days
Two days A day after the Two days after after the
Submission before deadline On the deadline deadline the deadline deadline

Total Score

Overall                                                                       Rating

Score                                                                          (Based on Transmutation)

Transmutation to grade/rating
Score              Grade
20                    1.0                  99
18-19               1.25                96
17                    1.50                93
16                    1.75                90
15                    2.00                87
14                    2.25                84
12-13               2.50                81
11                    2.75                78
10                    3.00                75
7 below            5.00

            At the end of this activity, a pre-service teacher should be able to determine a
school environment that provides social, psychological and physical environment
learning.

My Observation
                                    An Observation Guide for the Classroom Visit

          Be guided by this task as you do your observation. Then accomplish the matrix
data below.

1. Look at the walls of the classroom. What are they posted on the walls? What heroes,
religious figures, lessons, visual aids, announcements you see posted?
2. Examine how the figure is arranged. Where is the teacher’s table located? How are the
tables, chairs/desk arranged?
3. What learning materials / equipment are present?
4. Observe the students. How many students are occupying the room?
5. Is the room lighted and well ventilated?

My Tools

          As you observe 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
          Be guided by these tasks as you do your observation. Then accomplish the
matrix to record your data

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, the 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 concept of a good school environment through any of these:
a.  Descriptive Paragraph
b.  Photo Essay
c.  Sketch or Drawing
d.  Poem, song or rap

My Target/Learning Objectives
1. Look at the walls of the classroom. What are they posted on the walls? What heroes,
religious figures, lessons, visual aids, announcements you see posted?
2. Examine how the figure is arranged. Where is the teacher’s table located? How are the
tables, chairs/desk arranged?
3. What learning materials / equipment are present?
4. Observe the students. How many students are occupying the room?
5. Is the room lighted and well ventilated?

ACTIVITY 1
Familiarize yourself with the different areas and facilities of the school. Check the
column that indicates their availability. Give a brief description on it

School Facilities Observation Checklist

Classroom Facilities Matrix

Facilities Description
 Principal’s Office

  Learning Resources     

  Center .

Shop Room/ Industrial Workshop

Area

Canteen/Cafeteria

Medical Clinic

Media Center

Reading Center

Computer Laboratory

Faculty Room

Research Room

Comfort Room

Library

 
HE Practical House

My Analysis
How do the school and the laboratory rooms in particular impact on the learning of the
students on going to school? What are your conclusions? ( write your answers in the
space provided below with a minimum of 30 words, and maximum of 100 words
only).
Write a brief reflection of your feelings and insights from your observation experiences.
( write your answers in the blank space below with a maximum of 30 words per
number only).

My Reflection

1. Would you like to teach in the school environment you just observed? Why?

           
2. What kind of school is conducive to learning?

              
3. What kind of classroom is conducive to learning?

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

            
5. Write your additional learning insights here.
  

My Learning Artifacts
My Personal Illustration of an Effective School Environment
Competitive School Environment

         
         

ACTIVITY 2

Observing Bulletin Board Displays

An Observation Guide for BULLETIN BOARD DISPLAYS

Read the following statements carefully before you observe :

1. Observe a school and examine the board displays. How many boards do you  
             see?

2. Where are the display boards found? Are they in place where target viewers  
             can you  see them?

3. What are the displays about? What images and colors do you see? How are  
             the  pieces of  information arranged?

4. What materials were used in making the displays? Are borders used?

5. Do you notice some errors? ( misspelled words, grammar, inconsistencies and  

             the  like)

6. Are the messages clear and easily understood?

7. You may choose to take a photo of the display board ( if allowed).

Based 0n the questions on the observation guide, write you observation report:

OBSERVATION REPORT
( Please paste pictures of the board display you observe here)
Name 
of the School Observed : ______________________________________________
Location 
of the School : ______________________________________________________
Date of Observation : _________________
From among the bulletin board displays that you saw, pick one that you got more interested in.
Evaluate it using the evaluation form below.

Topic of the Bulletin Board Display : 

______________________________________________________________________________
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Location of the Board Display in School : 

______________________________________________________________________________
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      Check the column that indicates your rating. Write comments to support your ratings.

             S            O
Criteria NI            2 VS       4 Comments
           1          3
Effective
Communication
It expresses the message
promptly and clearly.

Attractiveness
Colors and arrangement
capture and grasp interest.

Balance
Objects are organized, so
firmness is recognized.

Unity
Repeated shapes or colors
or use of borders hold the
display together.

Interactivity
The manner and
perspective attract
learners to be immersed.

Legibility
Letters and illustrations
can be seen from a good
distance.

Correctness
It is free from grammar
errors, misspelled words,
and vagueness.
Durability
It is well-established,
items are vigorously
attached.

Analyze

1. Did the board display design reflect the likes/interests of its target  
           audience?  Why?Why not?
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2.  Was the language used clear and simple for the target audience to  
            understand?  Why?  Why not?
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3.  What do you think was the purpose of the board display? Was it  
            effective?  Why? Why not?
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4.  What suggestions can you make?

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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MY PROPOSED BULLETIN BOARD DISPLAY

Theme :
 Bulletin Board Title :

Purpose :

Objectives :

Best feature of my proposed bulletin enrichment :

Content Resources ( Name each needed resource and give each a brief description)

Materials for aesthetic enhancement :

Based on your suggestions, make your own bulletin board display lay-out. You may present your
output through any of the following :

1.  A hand-made drawing or layout

2.  An electronic drawing, illustration or layout
3.  A collage

MY BULLETIN BOARD DISPLAY LAYOUT