Activity 1.
1 Exploring the School Campus
OBSERVE
SCHOOL FACILITIES OBSERVATION CHECKLIST
Facilities Description Will it contribute to the
student’s learning and
development?
Office of the Principal Receiving area (visitors’
gathering area), computer
corner, specific faculty
table, office of the
principal, comfort room,
coffee and water station.
Daily Time Recorder is in
front of the office building.
Library Found between a student
classroom and faculty
room, well-lit and
ventilated, has a restroom,
study tables are present,
unoccupied bookshelves,
modules, and learning
materials are piled up, the
existence of indoor game
materials, different styles of
the globe, needs repainting.
Counseling Room Found backstage, a
small space with a desk for
the counselor, chairs for the
counselee, and some books
stored beside the
counseling space.
Canteen/ Cafeteria Chairs, tables, fan, food
court, cook.
Medical Clinic Health procedural visual
Students are aware of the
limits and boundaries they
have with the faculties and
the school head. They
observe silence as they pass
through the office’s door.
They can enter once
permitted but are expected to
follow the etiquette upon
entering the office.
Provides
textbooks/reading tools
necessary for the child’s
knowledge development. It
enhances the learners’
capabilities in learning a lot
more information. It can as
well be used as a study area
for students in doing their
academic papers. The library
provides necessary
information through printed
manuals and books, needed
by every learner especially
those who have or have
limited access to the internet.
Students in need of
guidance and counseling are
recognized here. The purpose
is not just to correct the
mistakes of the learner but to
promote personal
development and self-
discipline, as one of the
school’s missions is to
produce thoroughly equipped
individuals in the field of
development.
During our first week, the
canteen was yet non-
operational not until the
following week that the
school decided to reopen it
since it is badly needed
especially for those who are
not used to packing their
snacks early in the morning.
Students are secured in
 displays, weighing scale, times of emergencies.
medical practitioner, Medical tools and equipment
isolation area, oxygen tank, are readily available that
wheelchair, patient bed, keep the students protected
refrigerator, medical kits, and well-taken care of as
and isolation ward is whole beings.
available beside the
building.

Science Laboratory Well-lit and well- Students are immersed in

ventilated room, laboratory the things they need to know
facility, microscope, human about the human body and
body model, cleaning structure. The ability of the
apparatus. students to observe, compare,
and reflect is being
exercised.

Gymnasium The gathering area, The overall development

gymnasium with basketball of the students will be
court, and stage are well- enhanced as they will be
designed, loudspeakers are exposed to many types of
exercises to improve their
evident, can be used as an
fitness and endurance power.
open learning space, having The basic aim of the gym is
many chairs. to give the students a change
from their regular timetable
of studies and classes.
Outdoor Garden Underdeveloped zones By way of gardening
especially those in the activities, environmental
backyard areas. Parks such educators can establish a
as what has been shown on relationship of trust,
the left are quite improved emotional connection, and
probably because it is one mutual sharing with students,
of the major projects of the a powerful foundation for
parents as part of their later lessons that might push
YCAP. them out of their comfort
zones.
Home Economics Room Tools and materials Home economics teaches
related to Home students practical skills for
Economics. daily living. It gives students
a lot of time to do practical
work and prepares them for
their future endeavors.

Industrial Workshop Area Electrical tools and This area helps students
equipment, industrial tools gain practical experience,
and materials, well- exposing them to the
ventilated area. demands and challenges of
the workplace, by helping
them acquire self-reliance
skills and work ethics that
contribute to the local
industry.

PTA Office Kitchen area, storage for If students own almost

tools, flowers, sofa. every area around the
campus, parents are

Comfort Room for Boys The comfort is room found
at the last corner of the
classrooms, which lacks a
water source, not properly
maintained.
Comfort Room for Girls Water is available via the
faucet; a trash can is
provided and is well-lit.
Others:
Washing Area Part of the triage area; is
found at the school
entrance. Hand soaps are
displayed; there is enough
supply of water via the
faucet.
Storage Area Found backstage, lumbers
and gallons are contained in
this place for future use,
beside this is a mini home
economics room that seems
non-operational.
Tourist Spot Displays Promotional displays of
known ancient monuments
or spots found around
Dupax Del Sur.
School Directory Faculty profiles and their
privileged to have such a
small yet maximized area for
privacy. This puts a
borderline on the learners, as
they, too, have a customized
place for “personal space.”
Students are taught proper
grooming and gender
sensitivity. The initiative to
clean and maintain their
comfort rooms is developed
and exercised.
Students are taught proper
grooming and gender
sensitivity. The initiative to
clean and maintain their
comfort rooms is developed
and exercised.
Students need to know the
basics of handwashing. This
is not just for compliance
with the IATF but to engage
them in cleanliness. As the
familiar line goes,
“Cleanliness is next to
Godliness.”
This area helps ease the
minds of the students when it
comes to organization and
management. A disorganized
learning area could fuel a
stressful environment which
could lead to an unproductive
life.
Having these displays at the
school campus raises the
students’ awareness of the
beauty of the place they are
in and that, they should be
proud of their homeland.
The school directory is
 position in the school. informative in nature. It
gives direction to knowing
the “leaders” in the school.
More, it is a lot easier to
know who, where, and to
which the specific person
belongs to.

ANALYZE

How do the school campus and the classroom in particular impact the learning of the students
going to school? What are your conclusions?
 For me, it is not just the learning ability of the students that the school campus should
bear in mind rather, it is exercising one’s learning capacity by maximizing their potential
to think and act beyond what they just think they are. In the end, part of their lines would
be, “I can’t believe I made it! thanks to my alma mater for teaching me to fly!”

How does this relate to your knowledge of child and adolescent development/ How does this
relate to your knowledge of facilitating learning?
 As I relate this to my knowledge of Child and Adolescent Development, individuals
come from diverse backgrounds and upbringings. Dealing with learners of a different
kind is a great challenge indeed. As a teacher, you are expected to guide and facilitate the
learners. Also, your presence in each of your learner’s hearts matters a lot to them.

REFLECT
1. Would you like to teach in the school environment you just observed? Why? Why
not?
 Dupax del Sur National High School is such a friendly and well-disciplined school
compared to the other school that I often hear unwanted issues from. You will never
really know until you experience it. This school is close to my heart since day one. If
given the opportunity to teach here, I would gladly accept it. The motto of the school is
the same as that of the Social Studies family, in which competition of any kind is
disregarded. In learning, nobody is left behind, and I believe that simple line could keep
me there.

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

 One that recognizes the diversification of learners, one that promotes unity in learning,
where nobody is left unattended, and one that gives value to one’s development as a
whole (be it physical, mental, emotional, or much more spiritual).

3. What kind of classroom is conducive to learning?

 A class that assures the learners that they are loved and cared for and that every opinion
of them matters. Inculcating on their young minds the unique features they have within is
one step closer to loving and appreciating oneself.

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

 Before I dare to teach young minds the importance of valuing themselves, I need to first
start within, by loving all of me. This would be a jumpstart to accomplishing what’s
written above (no. 3).
 5. Write your additional learnings and insights here?
 I learned the essentials in doing classroom management. I may not have learned it all but
it is my pleasure to say that I am getting there. Indeed, the gradual process is still a
process.

THE BOARD DISPLAYS THE EVALUATION FORM

The topic of the Board Display: M A T H

Location of the Board Display in School: A passing wall between the faculty office and the school canteen.

Check the column that indicates your rating. Write comments to back up you’re rating.

4-Outstanding 3-Very satisfactory 2-Satisfactory 1-Needs Improvement

Criteria NI S VS O Comments
1 2 3 4
Effective Communication 
It conveys the message quickly and
clearly.
Attractiveness  Some sort of long-time display of
Colors and arrangement catch and hold exhibits since some of the colors
interest. have faded.
Balance 
Objects are arranged, so stability is
perceived.
Unity 
Repeated shapes or colors or the use of
borders hold the display together.
Interactivity 
The style and approach entice learners to
be involved and engaged.
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: Jorebell W. Quimino

Location: Dupax Del Sur National High School

Brief Description of the Bulletin Board: “A Look at Math” is the head statement of the board. Its primary
focus is on math equations: the influential individuals, quotes, documentation of accomplished activities, as
well as accomplishment reports of the school.

Evaluation
The board

Strengths Weaknesses
Description of the Bulletin Board  Durability is quite poor
layout  Font sizes used are because materials were
readable and clear. made up of printed papers.
It is displayed in a place where it is  It gives information  Some of the designs are
commonly seen as it is found on the to the readers. fading and need revision/
way to the canteen, just beside the remaking.
faculty room. It has been put in a
shady area, protected from rain or sun
exposure which contributes to a
longer time to serve its purpose.

Evaluation of educational content and  Statements given are  Statements of accounts

other aspects. concise and relevant. supposedly posted on a
 Quotes were separate bulletin were
integrated that make included in the same place,
the readers relate. which made it quite
unorganized.
Recommendations or Suggestions for improvement
Since the board was designed a year ago or two, I suggest remaking and redesigning it with an upgraded
design, making use of recent ideas and information from the internet. The change of environment is rampant
and all we could do is dance with time, carrying with us the traits of being innovative, resourceful, and
creative, as these are what this messy yet beautiful world is looking for.

Signature of Evaluator over Printed Name:

JOREBELL WAKIT QUIMINO

Evaluator

ANALYZE

What do you think was the purpose of the board display?

o Informative

Did the board display design reflect the likes/interests of its target audience? Why? Why not?
o Yes, of course, the design will be that of a 21 st-century-type to best suit the
preference of the viewers. If it captivates the interest of the learners, it would
serve them a bucket of learning takeaways in a period.

Was the language used clear and simple for the target audience to understand? Why? Why
not?
o The language used is clear and simple for every reader to understand, be it from
the lower level to the highest level. The language is both English and Filipino to
avoid language barriers for Filipino learners.

Was the board display effective? Why? Why not?

o Yes, it will be effective in the long run. Informative displays will create space in
the young minds and they will leave them traces of knowledge that will serve
their minds for lifelong learning.

What suggestions can you make?

o Keep on improving your board displays and be updated!
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.
o Organization and Planning Skills, Creativity, Open to New Ideas, Willingness to
Learn, and Doer.

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?
o The willingness to learn stood out. After planning it well, I am now ready to do
the product however, another idea came up, which is an addition to a more
pleasing output. It made me realize that as long as we keep on, we improve, and
as long as we persevere, we learn.

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?
o D O E R. Sometimes I am delighted with fresh ideas but when it’s time to act on
it, I easily get back and decide not to do anything. To get out of this bad habit, I
have to step up by becoming the “doer”- to insist on doing small things even
when I don’t feel like doing them. Only then will I realize I am getting closer to
my destination, and that makes a difference!