Pampanga Colleges

Poblacion, Macabebe, Pampanga

College Department
S.Y. 2022-2023

FIELD STUDY 1
(Episode 1)

Brent Arci M. Bonifacio

BSED Social Studies 4A
Field Study 1

The School Environment

SPARK Your Interest

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

TARGET Your Intended Learning Outcome

 At the end of this Episode, I must be able to determine the characteristics of a school environment that is
safe, secure, and is supportive of learning (PPST 2.1.1)

REVISIT the Learning Essential

1. A physical environment conductive for learning is one that has consistent practices that:
 Keep the school safe, clean, orderly and free from distraction;
 Maintain facilities that provide challenging activities; and
 Address the physical, social and psychological needs of the students.

2. Display boards can be powerful in communicating information about the learning environment. They help in
building and establishing the school culture. These boards become one way for everyone to learn about the
vision-mission, goals, and values that the school upholds.

3. As a basic part of the school’s visual environment, display board have four general purpose:

 Decorative- they offer visual stimulation and appeal to aesthetic. They set the social and psychological
atmosphere of the school.
 Motivational- they encourage students to perform better and have greater confidence. An example would
be the display students’ outputs that show that each output is recognized and valued. The bulletin boards
help celebrate the learners’ growth and progress
 Informational- they are used as strategy to readily disseminate information.
 Instructional- they move students to respond and participate through interactive displays. They get students
to think about and communicate their learning.

4. The set of criteria for evaluating bulletin board display includes effective communication, attractiveness,
balance, unity, interactivity, legibility, correctness, and durability
OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT

Activity1.1 Exploring the School Campus

Resource Teacher Maricris V. Anicete Teacher’s Signature__________________ School ___SNA____

Grade/Year Level___Grade 7______ Subject Area________________________ Date__09-14-22_____

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. Analyze 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 c.) Sketch or drawing
b.) Photo essay d.) Poem, song or rap

OBSERVE

As you move around the campus, observations forms are provided for you to document your observation. 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 sheet will yield better learning result.

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?

Office of the Principal  Wide room with comfortable Principal is the head the school, it is
atmosphere good that he can build a charisma to the
 Complete resources student as a role model and an students
 Well ventilated friendly facility

Library  Organized books Having a quite library may help students

 Wide and quiet room to focus to their goal on going to library
 Busy area (used by other
org.)

 Wide enough for individuals Yes, Students may find the place
Counseling Room and groups. comfortable and may not feel pressure
 Pleasing/comfortable during sessions.
environment
 Private
  Small area
Canteen/Cafeteria  Limited supply
 No shelter
 Good enough
 Work in progress
 Tight space
Medical Clinic  Well ventilated
 Few resources
 comfortable
 Under construction
Gymnasium
 Eco-friendly
Outdoor/Garden  Well segregated plants
 Enough number of plants
 Work in progress
Home Economics Room  Few supply
 Tight space
 Under construction
PTA Office
 Clean
Comfort Room for Boys  All working
 Private
 Clean
Comfort Room for Girls  All working
 Private
Terminal  Clean
 Surrounded with plans
 Work friendly place
 Comfortable
 Open area
Yes, the provision of students need
specially food is vital, because food is
our source of energy.
Yes, the facility is capable to provide
first aid, it may help to lessen the cases
of serious injuries. So that the student
won’t left behind incase incident
happen.
Yes, it will contribute to those hand
hearted students, to express their
expertise and passion.
It provide refreshing vibe to student to
work effectively.
Yes, some students aren’t good at
academics but excel in chores and other
stuff.
Yes, to establish a good foundation to
students’ parents and community.
Yes, by having a good and comfortable
CR’s helps a student to perform well a
school without hesitation because of
having a convenient CR’s.
Yes, by having a good and comfortable
CR’s helps a student to perform well a
school without hesitation because of
having a convenient CR’s.
Accommodating to work regarding
school related stuff or personal things.
 An Observational Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

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

Guide Question Classroom Observational Report

The school was surrounded with a good foundation of community such as church,
1. Describe the municipal hall and other establishments which may provide their needs anytime at
community or the class. It is far enough from student’s house. But easily to find because of the
neighborhood landmarks surrounded by the school.
where the school is
found.
The school manifest old and conservative era of our history because of the woods and
2. Describe the school designs of the establishment. Colors ae plains like white, yellow and blue that are
campus. What pleasing to a viewer’s eye. Regarding to the condition of the building, some of it are
colors do you see? already renovated but the front still has the old design and materials been used are
What is the also old.
condition of the
buildings?
In the front which can we find the office of the principal, counselor and cashier offer a
3. Pass by the offices. vibe of an old school because of the wood flooring, door, ceiling and walls feels like
What impression renaissance period that reminds me of conservative era which build a respect to the
do you have of students to move.
these offices?

Some of the facilities are still under renovation/construction. Cafeteria is temporarily

4. Walk through the placed on a simply area. Halls are clean enough; library is being used by PTA officers
school halls, the which serves as alternative facility, TLE room is still working in progress, and other
library, the organization room are sill working in progress also.
cafeteria. Look
around and find out Overall, I can say that SNA still provides a good service to each student needs during
the other facilities their studies. Their some need of improvement but the quality of teaching doesn’t
that the school has. leave behind.
Resource Teacher: ____________________ Teacher’s Signature: ______________School____________

Grade/Year Level: ____________________ Subject Area: ____________________ Date_____________

1. Look at the walls of the classroom. What are the visual posted on the walls? What heroes,
religious figure, lessons, visual aids, announcement, do you see posted?
2. Examine how 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

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 Facilities Description

(Location, Number, arrangement, Condition)

1. Wall Display New Heal Protocols (sides)

2. Teacher’s Table Student’s Collected phone gathered at her table (front)

3. Learner’s Desks
4. Blackboard
5. Learning Materials/
Visual Aids
6. Ventilation
7. Bulletin Board
8. Light source
9. First aid kit
10. Maintenance
Individual desk with arm rest aligned in the center.
Two white boards (front)
Tv (front) Asian Map (side)
Two ceiling fan and aircon
Newly designed bulletin board located at the back placed in center of the
wall with student list, activity, scheduled, and announcements.
4 light bulb covers room 4 corners
Med kit are available in the front side of the class
Broom, trashcan and map are located at the back of the class
Write your observation report here.

Name of the School Observed St. Nicholas Academy: Center of Catholic Education, Inc.
Location of the School Macabebe, Pampanga,
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?

The school really establish name with quality education in district of Pampanga. When we first arrive in the field the
atmosphere of the school establishes a respectable vibe not only because of the staffs but also the building design.
The charisma of the school gives us appearance of a well-disciplined student. Almost of the students needs where
provided and also the type of the students are in are also capable of providing their needs, because of this I think the
only thing will matter inside the schools was the impact of the staffs and teachers quality of service.

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

Because of child developments theory we were equipped with the outcomes of each students’ actions regarding to
their ages. Through this we can figure it out on how to communicate and interreact to each student. But I can’t den
that students now a days are changing and developing so new approach must be consider in the future.

REFLECT
1. Would you like to teach in the school environment you just observed? Why? Why not?
Yes, I would like to teach on the school we were deployed with. Since it is private school students are very
capable of achieving resources which will help them to be more productive. I want to maximize the
resources that we have to give a quality output of their skills and knowledge, along with my skills and
knowledge about film making and photography I think I can really teach them to do a quality films promoting
not only education but their capabilities and skills in different aspect which schools must exposed their
learners to discover their selves, because believe it or not, not all students excel in academics.

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

A campus that is student friendly, wherein learners can free express their selves inside the community and
not only those who are academically good receives special treatment.

3. What kind of classroom is classroom is conductive to learning?

A classroom that scope all types of learning and not only exercise paper and pen method, but consider each
students personality.

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

 By knowing your student personality, you can identify their needs and align your ways on their capability.

5. Write your additional learning and insight here.

In teaching it is important not only your relationship with your students but also with you colleague, in the
field of teaching we must be teachable for us to move forward.

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 as bulletin board, is one of the most readily available
more versatile learning resources.

To achieve the Intended Learning Outcomes, work your way through these steps: 1. Examine for bulletin
board display. Include samples of those formal at the entrance, lobby, hallway and classroom 2. Pick one and
evaluate the display. 3. Propose enhancement to make the display more effective.

OBSERVE

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

An Observation Guide for BOARD DISPLAY

Read the following carefully before you observe.

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

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

3. What are the display about? What key message do they convey? What image and colors do you see? How
are the pieces of information and images arranged?

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

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

6. Are the message clear and easily understood?

7. Think about what got your attention. Why did it get your attention?

8. Take a photo of the display boards (if allowed).

Based on the question on the observation guide, write your observation report:
 Observation REPORT
(You may paste picture of the board displays here.)

As we inspect each bulletin board inside the school, ths is the the most creative and full of effort
bulletin board I saw, although the design was very simple composing of only parpers but the content
was full of hard works that not every person are capable to do. We can see how passionate are those
artist who draw those arts in the board and those artist are really worthy of exposure not only for them
to showacase their talents but for others to inspire those who are also has passion in art.

For a bulletin boar this is good enough, but it has much great potential to improve like in composition
of placing of items inside needs to properly align, the design can be flashier knowing that the students
have skills and it can also add quotes regarding art.
From among the board display that you saw, pick the one that you got most interested in.

Evaluate it using the evaluation form 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-Satistactory 1-Needs Improvement

NI S VS O
Criteria 1 2 3 4 Comments

Effective Since it it art exhibit board, it is easy to understand

Communication / and directed to the point. Not much text to be read.
It conveys the message
quickly and clearly
Attractiveness Attractive enough, but if add more content It can be
Colors and arrangement / better.
catch and hold interest.

Balance Only two group of content are presented. Can add

Objects are arranged, so / more for better viewing experience and showcase.
stability is perceived.

Unity Doesn’t have much design. Need improvement.

Repeated shapes or /
color use of borders
hold display together
Interactive The content is very attractive because of art work.
The style and approach /
entice learners to be
involved and engaged
Legibility The illustrations are visible.
Letters and illustration /
can be seen from a
good distance
Correctness Few texts inside the board, can add quotes or labels
It is free from grammar /
errors, misspelled
words, ambiguity
Durability Need to be covered in glass or plastic
It is well-constructed, /
items are securely
attached
 Bulletin Board Evaluated By: Brent Arci M. Bonifaccio

Location:

Brief Description of the Bulletin Board:

EVALUATION

Description of the Bulletin Board
layout
Strengths
The board has a very good
content of arts. Which exercises
the skills of the students
regarding drawing and painting.
Weakness
The board has a very simple
design and limited variations of
work. Only 2 content were
presented

Promote architecture study and limited context of the artworks.

Evaluation of educational content composition of historical artifacts Must have another project to be
and other aspects in history. posted.

Not active bulletin board.

Recommendations or Suggestion for Improvement

I recommend that to keep the board active as much as possible and not only treat as a design inside the
campus, improve the design and context of the board. Put name of the artist along with their drawings.

Signature of Evaluator over Printed Name: Brent Arci M. Bonifacio

Based on your suggestion, make your board display lay-out. 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 Lay-out
ANALYZE

What do you think was the purpose of the board?

The purpose of the board is to engage to each student, to communicate but also to interact them by the use of
words and illustration to reach them.

Did the board display deign reflect the likes/interests of its target audience? Why? Why not?

Yes, because the board content is mostly about performance and not just for academic purposes, it is design to
reach out every student even those who doesn’t have skills they can skill view the board because of the entertaining
output of the students.

Was the language used clear and simple for the target audience to understand? Why? Why not?

For the labels it used English but for the artwork it can be universal. Because arts and crafts are not only limited by
language. Sometimes it is about cultural difference, I believe that art doesn’t limited by text some are pure
illustrations.

Was the board display effective? Why? Why not?

Yes, it is effective because board display is passive and anyone can view it without any permission. It gives every
student change to witness some works or announcement and even past events in which some missed. Board are also
teachers to is passively teaching those who views.

What suggestion can you make?

Each school are capable of doing board, but the only thing I can suggest is that to keep them active and consistent.
Boards are not just designing in schools. It is also reaching students.
Based on your suggestion, purpose an enhanced version of the display board. Use the form below.

My Proposed Board Display

Theme: Arts and crafts exhibit board

Board Title: “MAPEH BOARD”

Rationale: to expose students’ skills and artworks by the displaying their work on the bulletin. To tell
events and moments that has been conducted related to arts & crafts. To tell announcement to make
students aware of events, contest and organization.

Objectives: to reach and inspire students with passion in arts and crafts, to showcase skilled students
artwork and to make them role models of arts.

Best features of my proposal bulletin enhancement: each grade has a specific are where they can post the
best of their artworks. It can be pined multiple drawings in the board.

Content Resources: Students Painting, drawing, posters, layout, pictures, announcements and quotes

Materials for aesthetic enhancement:

Cartolina, papers, paint, illustration board, marker, prints.
Reflect

1. Name at least five skills that a teacher should have to be able to come up with effective board
display. Elaborate on why each skill is needed.
Layout skills, communicating skills, artistic, innovative, consistent.

2. Which of the skills you named in # 1 do you already have? Recall your past experiences in making
board display. How do you practice these skills?
Layout skills, back in the days we are layout artist and we do many designs in our school through
painting and crafts we manage to make a popped design bulletin.

3. Which skills do you need to develop? What concrete steps will you take on how you can improve on
or acquire these skills.
Consistency, it is the most vital part of being an individual, wherever we go or we do consistency is
the best thing to be an effective to anything that we do. We can manage to make it when we
discipline our self regarding our desires and priority.
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 conductive for learning
C. Builds many professional linkages
D. Establishes and maintains consistent standard of learner’s behavior

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

I. Canteen that sells all kind 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 classroom
C. Prominence of bulletin boards in every building
D. Tail 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. Examines the bulletin board display. This bulletin

board fulfills which primary purpose?
A. Instructional-interactive
B. Informational
C. Motivational
D. Decorative
SHOW Your Learning Artifacts
My Personal Illustration of an Effective
School Environment
 EVALUATE Performance Task

Evaluate Your Work Task Field Study 1, Episode 1 – The School as a Learning Environment

Learning Outcome: Determine the characteristics of a school environment that provides social, psychological, and
physical environment supportive of learning.

Name of FS Student: Brent Arci M. Bonifacio Date Submitted: October, 4, 2022

Excellent Very Satisfactory Satisfactory

Learning Episode 4 3 2 Need Improvement
Accomplished All observation 1 or 2 observation 3 observation 4 or more observation
Observation question/tasks question/task not questions/task not questions/tasks not
completely answered/accomplished answered/accomplished answered/accomplished
Sheet answered/accomplish
ed
All questions were All questions were Questions were not Four or more observation
Analysis answered answered completely; answered completely; question were not answered;
completely; answer answer are clearly answer are not answers are not connected
are with depth and connected to theories; connected to theories; to theories; more than four
are thoroughly grammar and spelling are one to three grammatical grammatical spelling errors
grounded an free from error spelling errors
theories; grammar
and spelling are free
from error
Profound and clear; Clear but lacks depth; Not so clear and shallow; Unclear and shallow; rarely
Reflection supported by what supported by what were somewhat supported by supported by what were
were observed and observed and analyzed what were observed and observed and analyzed
analyze analyzed
Portfolio is reflected Portfolio is reflected on in Portfolio is not reflected Portfolio is not reflected on
Learning Artifacts on in the context of the context of the learning on in the context of the in the context of the learning
the learning outcomes: complete, well learning outcomes: outcomes: complete, not
outcomes: complete, organized, very relevant to complete, not organized, organized, not relevant
well organized, highly the learning outcome relevant to the learning
relevant to the outcome
learning outcome
Submitted before the Submitted on the Submitted a day Submitted 2 days or
Submission deadline deadline after the deadline more after the deadline

COMMENT/S Over-all Score Rating:(Based on

16 Transmutation)
90
TRANSMUTATION OF SCORE TO GRADE/RATING

Score 20 19- 17 16 15 14 13-12 11 10 9-8 7-

18 below

Grad 1. 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00 3.5 5.00
e 0
71-
99 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 75 72 below
Year & Section: ____________4A_________ Course: BSED Social Studies 4A