FS 1: Learning Episode 1

THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT

Activity 1.1 Exploring The School Campus
Resource Teacher: _________________ Teacher’s Signature ___________ School _________

Grade/Year level: 6 Subject Area: _________________ Date: ___________

To realize the Intended Learning Outcome, work my way through these steps,
1. Visit a school. Look into facilities and support learning areas in the
campus, then in the classroom.
2. Observe and use the checklist as you move around the school
premises.
3. Analyse your gathered data about the school environment.
4. Reflect 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
b) Photo essay
c) Sketch or drawing
d) Poem, song or rap

OBSERVE
As you move around the campus, observations 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 on the
activity sheets will yield better learning results.
SCHOOL FACILITIES OBSERVATION 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 say how
each will contribute to the students’ learning and development.

Facilities Description Will it contribute to the students’

learning and development? Why?
The Office of
the Principal
Office of the Principal has complete
facilities,
tables and
desks, desktop
and a couch
where the
visitors of the
Principal can
lay by.

Library

Counselling Room

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 Canteen/Cafeteria

The Medical
Clinic is where
Medical/ Clinic the students
who are sick
settle by until
a parent
attend his/her
child.
They use their
Computer
Audio Visual/ Learning Room as their
Resource Center Audio Visual
or Media
Center.
The Science
Laboratory is
Science Laboratory not yet
available this
time. Science
experiments
are performed
inside the
room with
supervision of
the class
teacher.
The
Gymnasium is
Gymnasium appropriate to
students when
performing
their P.E.
classes,
because it’s
spacious
enough.
As of now the
school still does
Auditorium not have an
Auditorium.

There gardens are

very wide has
Outdoor/ Garden beautifully
organize plants
like flowers and
herbals.

Home Economics Room

Industrial Workshop
Area

PTA meetings
happened in the

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 PTA Office classroom of a
specific student.

The Comfort
Room for Boys is
Comfort Room for Boys separated from
the Girls. It’s also
very neat.
The Comfort
Room for Girls is
Comfort Room for Girls maintained clean
for hygienic
purposes.

Others (Please Specify)

An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

Read the following statements carefully. Then write your observation report on the
space provided.

Guide Question Classroom Observation Report

1. Describe the community or
neighbourhood where the school
is found.
 The Mag aba Elementary School is
in rural place, it is beside the high
way, convenience stores are found
near it, computer shops are steps
away from the school and there
are also food eateries around the
area.

2. Describe the school campus. What

colors do you see? What is the
condition of the buildings?
 The school campus is very hommy.
On the external view, Yellow, Brown,
White and Green colors are
dominating my eyes. Green and
yellow for the color of the school,
the walls are painted white and
Green for the plants and trees
around and inside the school
premises. As you entered each
classroom, your eyes will be so
amused for so many colors
painted on the walls, such as
charts, posters, quotations and
famous sayings. The buildings are
in good condition and very well
taken care of by the members of
Mag aba Elementary School.

3. Pass by the offices what

impression do you have of these While passing by the offices, I observed that the
offices? offices are very suitable and appropriate for both
the members of the school (faculty & students)
as well as the visitors. It’s very accommodating,
well arranged and formal.

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 4. Walk through the school halls, the The school halls are very clean, the floors are
library, the cafeteria. Look around shiny and well-polished, unfortunately they still
and find out other facilities that do not have a library, but their school cafeteria is
the school has. very clean and has an appetizing atmosphere.
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-lit and well-ventilated

Resource Teacher: _________________ Teacher’s Signature ___________ School _________

Grade/Year level: __________________ Subject Area: _________________ Date: ___________

An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

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

CLASSROOM FACILITIES MATRIX

Description
Classroom Facilities (location, number, arrangement, condition)

1. Wall Displays
2. Teacher’s Table
3. Learner’s Desks
4. Blackboard
2 wall displays are found in the left side area of the room
and it is has a very unique designs and colors, it is very
creative that contains thier activities and awards.
There are 2 teachers table found in the back and front area
of the room, it has clean and organize things displays that
has a picture of thier advicer and students.
The learner’s desks are properly arranged, it is in good
condition an there are no desks that do not function or not
in good condition.
2 blackboards are found in front that is wide and clean, the
blackboard is just enough for the class, even the students at
the back can clearly see what’s written or posted on the
board. The height of the board is enough for the students
when they do some board works

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 5. Learning Materials/ The learning materials used are chalk and manila papers.
Visual Aids During the Math time, the teacher has her sample problems
Name of the school observed Mag-aba,
written onElementary
the manila School
paper or laptop for the presentation
Location of the school and
Mag aba, slideshare,
Pandan, and then selected students are asked to
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perform it on the board, after the students answered it, the
Date of visit September 19, 2022 teacher together with the class will check it, it is also a form
of reviewing if the answer of their fellow classmate id right
or wrong.
In my own observation of the classroom, it is very much warm to study, it is very
comfortable, the classroom facilities they have are a big help to motivate the
students in the learning process. The environment and ambiance of the room is
very much appealing and the room is well-ventilated. Plus each classroom has its
own comfort room; this is an advantage because the students can go to the comfort
room with no hustle because it is near the room in fact it is inside the room.

Write your observation report here.

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

The facilities of the school campus and the classroom greatly affect the students that go to school, because if
the school and classroom is improper the students will start to think not to go to school. For example, there are
schools nowadays that are very much limiting their cost in which the number of students is not enough to the
ratio of the chairs, to the extent that some students sat on the floor. In this sample case, I therefore conclude
that if the student is not comfortable or satisfied of a certain school, he/she will get lazy and not be on school,
but if the student is comfortable or satisfied with the facilities of a school he/she will be more eager to attend
school.

How does this relate to your knowledge of child and adolescent development/ how does this
relate to your knowledge of facilitating learning?

As future educator, by these instances I will know that there are many factors that can affect the student to
attend and not to attend school. And by knowing such factors, I can adjust to what my students will need, and
prepare for the solution to response immediately.

REFLECT
1. Would you like to teach in the school environment you just observed? Why? Why not?
Yes. Because the school environment is very accessible, the surroundings is very peaceful and covered
by green pasture that brighten up the day and gives a cool and cozy environment. The school
environment is good enough to encourage the students to attend school everyday because of its
ambiance and good functions.
2. What kind of school campus is conducive to learning?
A school that is conductive to learning is a school that has complete facilities that will surely help and
benefited by the student learners to understand the subject matter they are studying.

3. What kind of classroom is conducive to learning?

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4. In the future, how can you accomplish your answer in number 3?
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5. Write your additional learnings and insights here.
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OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT

Activity 1.2 Observing bulletin board displays
Resource Teacher: _________________ Teacher’s Signature ___________ School _________
Grade/Year level: __________________ Subject Area: _________________ Date: ___________
The display board, or what we more commonly refer to us bulletin board, is one of the
most readily available and versatile learnings resources.
To achieve the Intended Learning Outcomes, work your way through these steps: 1.
Examine for bulletin board displays 2. Pick one and evaluate the display 3. Enhancements
to make the display more effective.

OBSERVE
As you look around and examine board displays, use the observation guide and forms
provided for you to document your observations.

An Observation Guide for BOARD DISPLAYS

Read the following carefully before you observe.
1. Go around the school andObservation
examine the REPORT
board displays. How many board
displays do you( you
see?may paste pictures of the Boar displays here.)
2. Where are the displays board found? Are they in places where target viewers can
see them?
3. What are the displays about? What key messages do they convey? What
messages and colors do you see? How are the pieces of information and images
arranged?
4. What materials where used in making displays? Are border used?
5. Do you notice some errors? ( misspelled words, grammar inconsistencies and
the like)
6. Are the messages clear and easily understood?
7. Think about what got your attention. Why did it get your attention?
8. Take a photos of the display boards (if followed).

Based on the questions on the observations guide, write your observations report

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 From among the board displays that you saw, pick the one that you got most
interested in.
Evaluate it using the evaluation form below.

Criteria BOARD DISPLAYS NI S EVALUATION

VS O FORM Comments
1 2 3 4
Topic of the board display ___________________________________
Effective Communication
It conveys of
Location thethe
message
board quickly
display in school ______________________
and clearly.
Check the column that indicates your rating. Write commnets to back
Attractiveness
up your
Color andratings.
arrangement catch and
hold interest.
4-Outstanding 3-Very Satisfactory 2-Satisfactory 1-Need Improvement
Balance
Objects are arranged, so stability
is perceived.
Unity
Repeated shapes or colors or use
of borders hold display together.
Interactivity
The style and approach entice
learners to be involved and
engaged.
Legibility
Letters and illustrations can be
seem from a good distance.
Correctness
It is free from grammar errors,
misspelled words, and ambiguity.
Durability
It is well-constructed, items are
securely attached.

Bulletin Board Evaluated by:

Location:
Brief Description of the Bulletin Board:
EVALUATION
Strengths Weakness
Description of the Bulletin
Board layout

Evaluation of educational
content. And other aspects

Recommendations or suggestions for improvement

Signature of evaluator over printed Name:

Based on you suggestions, make your board display lay-out. You may present your
output through any of these:

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  A hand-made drawing or lay-out
 An electronic (computer) drawing/ illustration or lay—out
 A collage

My Board Display Lay-out

ANALYZE
What do you think was the purpose of the board display?
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Did the board display reflect the likes-interests of its target audience? Why? Why not?
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Was the language used clear and simple for the target audience to understand? Why? Why
not?
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Was the board display effective? Why? Why not?
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What suggestions can you make?
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Based on your suggestions, propose an enhanced version of the display board. Use the form
below.
My Proposed Board Display

Theme:

Board title:

Rationale:
(Purpose)

Objectives:

Best features of my proposed bulletin enhancement:

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

Materials for aesthetic enhancement:

REFLECT
1. Name at least five skills that a teacher should have to be able to come up with
effective board displays. Elaborate on why each skill is needed.
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 2. Which of the skills you named in # 1 do you already have? Recall your past
experiences in making board displays. How do you practice these skills?
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3. Which skills do you still need to develop? What concrete steps will you take on how
you can improve on or acquire these skills.
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SHOW YOUR LEARNING ARTIFACTS

My Personal Illustration of an Effective School Environment

Name:___________________________________ Date Submitted: _____________________

Year & Section: ________________________________________ Course: _____________________________

Learning Episode Excellent Very Satisfactory Satisfactory Needs Improvement

4 3 2 1

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 Accomplished All observation One (1) to two (2) Three (3) Four (4) or more
Observation questions/task observation observation observation
sheet s completely questions/ tasks questions/ tasks questions/ tasks
answered/ not answered/ not answered not answered/
accomplished. accomplished accomplished. accomplished.

Analysis All questions All questions were Questions were Four (4) or more
were answered answered not answered observation
completely; completely; completely; questions were
answers are answers are clearly answers are not not answered;
with depth and connected to clearly connected answers not
are thoroughly theories; grammar to theories; one connected to
grounded on and spelling are (1) to three (3) theories; more
theories; free from errors. grammatical/ than four (4)
grammar and spelling errors. grammatical/
spelling are spelling errors.
free from error.

Reflection Profound and Clear but lacks Not so clear and Unclear and
clear; depth; supported shallow; shallow; rarely
supported by by what were somewhat supported by
what were observed and supported by what were
observed and analyzed what were observed and
analyzed observed and analysed.
analysed.
Learning artifacts Portfolio is Portfolio is reflected Portfolio is Portfolio is
reflected on in on in the context of reflected on in reflected on in
the context of the learning the context of the the context of the
the learning outcomes; learning learning
outcomes; complete, well- outcomes; outcomes; not
complete, well- organized, very complete, not complete, not
organized, relevant to the organized, not organized, not
highly relevant learning outcome. relevant to the relevant to the
to the learning learning learning
outcome. outcome. outcome.

Submission Submitted Submitted on the Submitted a day Submitted two (2)

before the deadline. after the days or more
deadline. deadline. after the
deadline.

Comments Over-all Rating

Score (Based on
transmulation)

TRANSMUTATION OF SCORE TO GRADE/RATING

Score 20 19-18 17 16 15 14 13-12 11 10 9-8 7-below
Grade 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00 3.5 5.00
99 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 75 72 71-
below

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Signature of FS Teacher above Printed Name Date

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