NAVOTAS POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
FIELD STUDY 1: Observations of Teaching-Learning in Actual School Environment

EPISODE 1: THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

Introduction:

Episode 1 provides an opportunity for the students to examine and reflect on a school
environment that promotes learning and development.

Objectives:

Be able to determine the characteristics of a school environment that is safe, secure, and is
supportive of learning (PPST 2.1.1).

Activities:

Activity 1.1: Exploring the School Campus

Observe

As you move around the campus, observation 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 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 student’s learning and development
WILL IT CONTRIBUTE TO
CHECK THE STUDENTS’ LEARNING
FACILITIES DESCRIPTION
(/) AND DEVELOPMENT?
WHY?
Office of the Principal
Library
Counseling Room
Canteen/Cafeteria
Medical Clinic
Audio Visual/Learning
Resource Center
Science Laboratory
Gymnasium
Auditorium
Outdoor/Garden

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Home Economic
Room
Industrial Workshop
Area
PTA Office
Comfort Room for
Boys
Comfort Room for
Girls
Others
(Please specify.)

Note: You may modify or add spaces in each row to provide more space for your description of the facility.

AN OBSERVATION GUIDE FOR THE CLASSROOM VISIT

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

GUIDE QUESTIONS CLASSROOM OBSERVATION REPORT

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, and the cafeteria. Look
around and find other facilities that
the school has.

Answer the following questions.

1. Look at the walls of the classroom. What are posted on the walls? What heroes, religious
figures, lessons, visual aids, and announcements do you see posted?
2. Examine how the pieces of furniture are arranged. Where is the teacher’s table located?
How are 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?
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AN OBSERVATION GUIDE FOR THE CLASSROOM VISIT

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

CLASSROOM FACILITIES MATRIX

CLASSROOM DESCRIPTION
FACILITIES (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.
Write your observation report here.

Name of the School Observed_________________________________________

Location of the School_______________________________________________

Date of Visit_______________________________________________________

Analyze

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

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

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Reflect

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

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

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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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Activity 1.2: Observing bulletin board displays

Observe

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

AN OBSERVATION GUIDE FOR BOARD DISPLAYS

Read the following carefully before you observe.

1. Go around the school and examine the board displays. How many board displays do you
see?

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

3. What are the displays about? What key messages do they convey? What images and colors
do you see? How are the pieces of information and images 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. Think about what got your attention. Why did it get your attention?

8. Take photos of the display board (if allowed).

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Based on the questions in the observation guide, write your observation report:

OBSERVATION REPORT
(You may paste pictures of the Board displays here.)

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

BOARD DISPLAYS EVALUATION FORM

Topic of the Board Display ______________________________

Location of the Board Display in School ____________________

Check the column that indicates your rating. Write comments to back up your
ratings.

4 – Outstanding 3 – Very Satisfactory 2 – Satisfactory 1 – Needs Improvement

NI S VS O
Criteria Comments
(1) (2) (3) (4)

Effective
Communication
It conveys the
message quickly
and clearly.
Attractiveness
Colors and
arrangement
catch and hold
interest.
Balance
Objects are
arranged, so
stability is
perceived.
Unity
Repeated shapes
or colors or use
of borders hold
the display
together
Interactivity
The style and
approach entice
learners to be
involved and
engaged.
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Legibility
Letters and
illustrations can
be seen from a
good distance.
Correctness
It is free from
grammar errors,
misspelled words,
and ambiguity.
Durability
It is well-
constructed, and
items are
securely
attached.

Bulletin Board Evaluated by:

Location:
Brief Description of the Bulletin Board:
EVALUATION

Strengths Weaknesses
Description of the Bulletin
Board Layout

Evaluation of educational
content and other aspects

Recommendations or Suggestions for Improvement

Signature of Evaluator over Printed Name:

Note: You may modify or add spaces to provide more space for your answer.

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Based on your suggestions, make your board display layout. You may present your output through
any of these:

▪ A hand-made drawing or layout

▪ An electronic (computer) drawing/illustration or layout
▪ A collage

MY BOARD DISPLAY LAYOUT

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:

Beast features of my proposed bulletin enhancement:

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

Materials for aesthetic enhancement:

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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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LINK Theory to Practice

Directions: Read the items given below and encircle the correct answer.

1. With the PPST as guide, an ideal learning environment should have the following
characteristics, EXCEPT _______________.
A. the learning environment promotes fairness
B. is safe and conducive for learning
C. builds many professional linkages
D. establishes and maintains consistent standards of learners’ behavior

2. Which are present in a health-promoting environment?

I. Canteen that sells all kinds of food including junk food
II. Comfort rooms common for boys and girls
III. Sanitary drinking fountains
IV. Safe playground
A. II, III, and IV C. I and II
B. I, II, III, and IV D. III and IV

3. Which physical school environment supports learning?

A. Availability of flexible classroom furniture
B. Presence of spacious classrooms
C. Prominence of bulletin boards in every building
D. Tall school buildings
4. Examine the bulletin board display. This bulletin board fulfills which
primary purpose?
A. Instructional-interactive
B. Informational
C. Motivational
D. Decorative

5. Examine the bulletin board display. This bulletin board fulfills which
primary purpose?
A. Instructional-interactive
B. Informational
C. Motivational
D. Decorative

6. Examine the bulletin board display. This bulletin board fulfills which primary purpose?
A. Instructional-interactive
B. Informational
C. Motivational
D. Decorative
Reference: Borabo, M., et al. “Field Study 1: Observations of Teaching-Learning in Actual School Environment.
LORIMAR Publication, Quezon City (2022)
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