EDUC 302- Field Study 2 Participation and Assistantship

Learning Episode 1 The Teacher We Remember

Date:
School: Tarlac West Central Elementary School
Grade/Year Level: Grade 6
Subject Area: Araling Panlipunan, Edukasyon Sa Pagpapakatao & Filipino
Resource Teacher: CESARIO B. MICLAT, JR.
Teacher’s Signature:

1. Take note of the following:

• your Resource Teacher comments, facial expressions, gestures, and actions in class
• student’s comments, facial expressions, gestures, and behavior in class
• how your Resource Teacher relates to you
• the classroom proceedings
• the classroom atmosphere- relaxed or threatening?
2. Record your findings below

The first thing he does as soon as he walks into the classroom is greet the students and ask them
if the day is over. In the actual lessons, he always uses his three languages which are the native
languages of the students - English, Tagalog and Kapampangan. This will help students
understand the lesson better. He also tells some jokes to bring the environment to life and asks
students for their opinions and experiences so they can participate in the actual lessons. I can say
that the class is fun and relaxing at the same time.
EDUC 302- Field Study 2 Participation and Assistantship
Learning Episode 1 The Teacher We Remember

• Review the qualities of good teachers as contained in documents such as the PPST
and SEATCF and the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers.
• View on YouTube two TEDx talks on “What Makes a Good Teacher Great?”-
Azul Terronez and “The Power of a Teacher”-Adam Saenz.

From the PPST and SEATCF that you read; what competencies does a great
teacher possess?
The fourth skill, "Becoming a better teacher every day," was the skill that caught my attention. No
one is perfect, but I believed that if we change and strive to be better, we can gradually improve
ourselves to better ourselves. , “Good teachers regularly collaborate with peers.” For me, being
open to collaboration is another form of learning. That doesn't mean you lack knowledge. It
simply means using other people, such as co-workers, to know correctly how to use and collect
information and data
From the TEDx videos that you viewed; what competencies does a great teacher possess?

Students value professors who exhibit their expertise in a way that speaks to them. Real-world
applications are made between the classroom and the outside world by excellent teachers.
Terronez discovered that exceptional instructors don't just exist in their classrooms; they also have
a real life outside of the classroom.
Are these competencies limited only to professional competencies?

No, it's a skill that even ordinary people can learn. Our skills know no bounds. Why limit it when
only those who want to improve it are free to use it?

For a teacher to be great, which is more important-personal qualities or

professional competencies?

you are both important. Choosing between the two is like choosing between water and food.
These are essential in our daily lives, such as personal qualities and professional skills. Personal
qualities include good communication skills. This is especially important for teachers. For us to be
understood, we must learn to communicate properly so that our students can fully understand the
lessons we are teaching. Next are professional skills. Through this skill we can improve better.
Who are the teachers that we remember most?

For me I remember the teachers that give a good and positive vibe, the one that tells
jokes in class, kind, considerate, teaches well, appreciate the effort and hardships of
the students, the one that listens to the students suggestions, opinions both
academically and personal concerns. And lastly the teacher that treat the students
like their own child, sibling, or part of their family.
Which personal traits do I possess? Not possess? Where do I need improvement in?

Traits I Possess Traits I Do Not yet Possess Traits I Need Improvement

I’m funny, kindhearted, a good listener,
considerate and I’m also appreciative when
it comes on the efforts and hardships of
the students
Lack of confidence to express my
ideas on the learners
I will work hard to improve my
communications skills especially the
language that I most used, and my
mannerisms

Which professional competencies am I strongly capable of demonstrating?

I am a highly driven individual that is ready to learn and offer anything only to advance and
become more qualified. With my enthusiasm for teaching, I can also motivate students.

In which competencies do I need to develop more?

The learners look up to us and view us as their second parents who will mentor and assist
them in those areas of their lives, therefore I need to have great abilities in dealing with
their physical, emotional, and mental difficulties.
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Learning Episode 1 The Teacher We Remember

OBSERVE

In assisting my Resource Teacher, I observed that personal traits such as

_ the ability to listen well to the needs of his students and professional competencies like
__ assessment and coaching were least/ not displayed. Thus, as a result, students
were___ class was experiencing such difficulties and problems in his class. facing such
difficulties and problems in her class. _
REFLECT

REFLECT
The lack of these personal traits and professional competencies may be caused
by_ lack of information, or she may not have explored much when it comes to knowing
the various personal traits and professional competencies a teacher must possess.

PLAN

I would like to address this problem by conducting action research on

the coping mechanism and challenges of elementary students specifically grade 1
student.

ACT

The main objective of my action research

is_ to identify the difficulties and coping mechanisms in elementary students, specifically
grade 6 students.
My specific research questions are:
_ What is the student profile in terms of age, gender, and family monthly income? What
are the challenges they face while learning their subject? What coping strategies does
the respondent use to help them learn their subject?
To answer my specific research questions, I will
use the descriptive method to answer my specific research questions because the main
purpose of the study is to determine the challenges and coping strategies of elementary
students, specifically grade 6 students.