FIELD STUDY 1 LEARNING EPISODE LEARNER DIVERSITY:

FS 1 4
THE COMMUNITY AND
HOME ENVIRONMENT

SPARK Your Interest

Episode 4 provides opportunities for you to have more in-depth look into the factors
that affect the development of a learner. Focus will be on the early experiences and
characteristics of the learner as described by the family and other significant others. You
will also focus how the teacher links with the community to maximize the learning and
development of students.
TARGET Your Intended Learning Outcome
At the end of this Episode, I must be able to:
 Describe the influencing factors in the home environment that affect the
students’ learning;
 Seek advice concerning strategies that build relationships with parents/
guardians and the wider community (6.2.1); and
 Identify effective strategies on how teachers can work together with the
family.

REVISIT the Learning Essentials

1. Urie Bronfenbrenner’s bio-ecological model presents the learner within the
context of layers of relationship systems that make up the learner’s environment.
The layers are:
Microsystem- Mesosystem- Exosystem- the Macrosystem- Chronosystem-
includes the the bigger social Outermost layer the element of
structure such connection system which which includes time, patterns
as one’s between the includes the city cultural values, of stability and
family, school structures in government, the customs and laws pacing of the
and the workplace and child’s
neighborhood microsystem the mass media. everyday life.
The model helps the teacher look into every aspect in the learner’s environment to
understand his behavior. The teacher’s important role in not to replace what is
missing at home (if any), but work so that the school becomes an environment that
welcomes and nurtures families. The teacher works to create a partnership with the
family and the community to bring out the best in every learner.
2. Baumrind’s Parenting Styles
Authoritarian. Parents are very firm with their children and expect unwavering and
unquestioning obedience. Rules are set by parents and misbehavior is met with
withdrawal of affection, physical punishment or threats.
Permissive. Parents are not firm or controlling. They have few expectations. May be
warm and caring but appear to be uninvolved and uninterested.
Rejecting-Neglecting. Parents are disengaged from children. Neither demanding nor
responsive to children. Provide no structure, supervision, support or guidance.
 Authoritative. Parents achieve a good blend. They are firm yet loving. Have clear and
reasonable expectations and limits for their children. Treat children with respect and
warmth. Make children understand consequence of their behavior.

Children of:
Authoritarian Parents: are often unhappy, fearful, withdrawn, inhibited, hostile, and
aggressive. They have low-esteem and difficulty with peers.
Permissive Parents: believe that their parents do not care for them. They are often
impulsive, aggressive and lack self- control; may they have low levels of
independence and responsibility.
Rejecting-Neglecting Parents: are found to be the least competent in their over-all
functioning adjustment.
Authoritative Parents: are socially competent, self-reliant, and have greater ability to
show self- control. They have higher self- esteem and are better adjusted.

OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT

ACTIVITY 4.1. Observing the learner’s community and home environment
Resource teacher: Ms. Christine Faith Buscano
School: BPNHS Grade/Year Level: 7- Cristal Subject Area: English Date:
To realize my Intended Learning Outcomes, I will work my way through these
steps:
1. Select a learner from the class which you have previously observed.
2. Interview the teacher about the learner’s characteristics and the community.
3. Conduct a home visit to your selected learner’s residence.
4. Interview the parents about
a. The rules they implement at home concerning their child’s schooling.
b. The learner’s activities and behavior while at home.
5. Write the Learner’s Profile.
6. Analyze your observation and interview data.
7. Reflect on your observation experience.

OBSERVE
Use the activity form provided for you to document your observations.
An Observation/ Interview Guide for Home-School Link

Read the following carefully before you begin to observe/interview. Then write your
observation report on the space provided.

The Learner
1. Make a general observation of the learner. Describe him/her in each of the
domains of development:
• Physical-body built and height (thin, chubby, underweight, overweight), level of physical
activity (fast, slow, lethargic, active, etc.)
• Social-interaction with teacher and classmates (loner, shy, sociable, friendly, gets into
fights, liked by other, etc.)
 • Emotional moods, temperament, cries easily, loses temper, happy, show enthusiasm,
excited, indifferent, etc.)
• Cognitive (appears to understand lessons, copes with the lessons, excels, lags behind,
shows reasoning skills, turns in assignments and requirements, etc.)
Interview the Teacher
1. What are the most noticeable characteristics of the learner? (emotional
disposition, behavior and discipline, sense of responsibility, study habits, academic
performance, relationship with peers, relationship with adults, social adjustment)
2. How does the teacher communicate with the parents? How often? What do they
discuss? How do they decide of the best course of action to resolve issues or problems?
3. How does the teacher utilize resources in the community to support the teaching-
learning process? How does the teacher work with the community to meet the needs of the
learners?
Interview with Parents
1. Conduct home visit. Once there, observe the home set-up. (Home is orderly,
family pictures in the living room, etc.)
2. Use the Interview Questions on the next page. Just ask the questions with which
you feel comfortable.

SUGGESTED PARENT INTERVIEW GUIDE

Your teacher may ask you to use a more detailed interview guide. Be free to
translate the questions, if necessary.
Name of Learner: Kurt Gibson Tan
Date of Birth: November 15,2005 Age: 12
Grade/ Year Level: Grade 7 Gender:Male
Number of Siblings: First born
Birth Order: First born

Parents
Mother: Icy Tan
Age: 36 Occupation: House Wife Educational Attainment: College Graduate
Father: Rhian Tan Occupation: Businessman Educational Attainment: College Graduate

Learner’s Physical Aspect:

Health
The child was born healthy and grew up with no physical complications or ailments.
He is extremely picky and refuses to eat any type of vegetable. When he was a year
old, he began to walk and talk.

Learner’s Social Aspect:

He's very friendly and enjoys playing with his classmates and neighborhood friends
after school. He is allowed to play outside until 6 p.m. His mother forbids him from
remaining outside after 6 p.m.

Emotional-Moral
He is also expected to take responsibility for his own actions. His mother
communicates well and makes certain that he has everything he requires,
particularly love and care. She always motivates him and tells him not to put too
much pressure on himself for things he can't do. She assures him that no matter what
happens, she will always be by his side to assist him.
How do you discipline your children?
There were no strict guidelines in the house. The only rule Kurt must follow is that he
be in the house by 6 p.m. He should not stay outside after 6 p.m. His mother always
tells him this rule to remind him of the time when he is playing outside with his
friends. When he disobeys his mother's rule, she simply scolds him.
Learner’s Cognitive Aspect:
His mother motivates him through giving him a reward for his
achievements. She also reminds him to read his lessons and accomplish his homework first
before playing. She gives her child space for recreation and his hobbies
Kurt loves to play drums like his father. His mother motivates him through giving
him a reward for his achievements. She also reminds him to read his lessons and
accomplish his homework first before playing. She gives her child space for
recreation and his hobbies

After you have gathered all the necessary data. Write the learner’s development
profile using the outline below. Type the profile on a separate sheet and attached
it to this learning Episode.

THE LEARNER’S DEVELOPMENT PROFILE (Outline)

The Learner’s Development Profile

Name of the Learner : Kurt Gibson Tan
School : Brooke’s Point National High School
Date of Home Visit : May 1, 2023
Date of Birth: Age:12
Grade/Year Level: Grade 7 Gender:Male

Family Profile
Number of Siblings: 3
Birth Order: First Born
Parent
Mother: Mother: Icy Tan Age: 36 Occupation: House Wife
Educational Attainment: College Graduate
Father: Rhian Tan Age 35 Occupation: Businessman
Educational Attainment: College Graduate

Physical Development
Kurt is 5’4 tall, 52 kilograms, active boy who loves to play outdoor games
He’s starting to grow as adolescent with his deep voice. He’s conscious with his weight
and always compare himself to his peers. He’s now focused on sports like basketball
which help enhance his agility and coordination
Social Development
 He is very close to his friends and enjoys spending time with them; he is friendly
but can lose his temper quickly. He adores his friends and assists them in any way he can.
He is very self-reliant and independent because he was raised solely by his mother.
Emotional-Moral Development
He easily loses his temper when he is unable to obtain or achieve what he desires.
He's aggressive and prone to losing control when enraged. However, he is very wise in
making decisions because he always considers what is right and wrong. In situations that
he cannot handle easily, he seeks advice from his mother or friends.

ANALYZE

Your findings and recommendations in the Learner Development Profile will help you
answer the questions here.
1. From your home visit and interview, what do you think is the style of
parenting experienced by the learner? Explain your answer.
The parent is authoritative, according to the information I gathered from
interviewing his mother and my home visitation. She has high expectations for her
child, but she never forces or nags him to do what she wants. Instead, she allows
her child to succeed on his own. The child is clearly happy, respectful, and self-
sufficient. Despite being raised by a single parent, he grew up socially competent
and self-sufficient.

2. Relating your data with what you learned from child development, what
family factors do you think contribute to the development and over-all
adjustment of the learner in school?
The most important factor influencing his development as a learner, based
on how he performs in school, is how he was treated by his mother. His mother is
extremely supportive and effectively motivates him. Despite her disappointment
at her son's mistakes, she ensures that she gives meaningful advice with optimism.
3. Does the communication between the home-school have an effect on the
learner? If yes, what are three effects?
The learner is directly affected by communication between home and
school. If the home-school relationship has been harmoniously built through
constant consultation, feedback, and monitoring, the child will feel that the school
is also like his home, where he is welcomed, safe, and accepted. If the school
understands how the child is nurtured at home, they can determine what they
should do to provide what the child requires. Finally, the home will provide
ongoing assistance to the school in assisting the learner to develop and succeed in
his learning.

4. How can the teacher partner with the community to contribute to the
development and learning of the students? Who are the people or which
institutions can the teacher tap to seek advice regarding the development and
learning od students.
To contribute to the development of students' learning, teachers and
communities must establish positive relationships with one another through
collaboration. Teachers may involve students' parents as well as community
organizations in developing intervention programs and incorporating their
 knowledge into the curriculum. The teacher may also request that the parents
provide the best learning environment possible in their home and look for
opportunities for teachers to conduct home visits.

REFLECT

1. Reflect on your own development as a child. What type of parenting did you
experience? How did it affect you?
As a child of a broken family, my development is not ordinary like other
children have. I live with my dad when I was a elementary, my dad is strict but he
allowed me to play outside with my cousins and friends. I still remember when he
gave me a mini dictionary that he made, that dictionary is Taglaog to Bisaya
because my father is a bisaya. For me to able to learn to talk using bisaya
kanguage he gave it to me. That kind of parenting affects me for who am I today,
I do appreciate little things and let myself enjoy my life like when I was a child
enjoying playtime with friends.

2. As a future teacher, how would you establish good home-school

collaboration? How can you work well with the parents? How can you help
them? How can they help you?
Invite the parents to the meeting and look for ways to get to know them,
especially their contact information in case of an emergency. • Try to ask them
how the learner is doing with his homework or if the child is having difficulty
studying his lessons; if so, figure out how I can assist the parents in motivating the
learner. • Provide feedback on the students' performance. This will assist them in
determining what they should do to support their child and what they must
provide as parents. • The most important step is to establish trust with parents
through open communication and discussion about the child's performance, needs,
and how we can collaborate to help the learner succeed.

LINK THEORY TO PRACTICE

Direction: Read the items given below and highlight the correct answer.
1. Which are most likely the kind of children raised by authoritarian parents?

I. Fearful
II. Inhibited
III. Hostile
IV. Withdrawn
A. I and II
B. I, II and III
2. If a child was raised by authoritative parents, how will most likely will he/she
behave in class?
A. Relates well to classmate
B. Is suspicious of others
 C. Quarrels often with classmates
D. Has low level of independence

3. Which parenting style/s contribute/s to the development of children who have low
level of responsibility?
A. Authoritarian C. Permissive
B. Authoritative D. Neglecting and Permissive

SHOW YOUR LEARNING ARTIFACTS

Color Your World

1. Make an artistic, colorful, and creative visual expression of your insights of feelings
about the influence of the home and school and the community to the learner. Then write
a few statements on the space below about your visual arts. Stick with Acrostic

Helping each other, Allow anyone to be you friend, be Neutral and Develop family
closeness.

EVALUATE Performance Task

Learning Excellent Very Satisfactory Needs
Episode 4 Satisfactory 2 Improvement
3 1
Accomplished All observation One (1) to Three Four (4) more
Observation questions/questions/tasks two (2) (3)observation observation
sheet Tasks completely observation question/ question/tasks
answered/ question/task tasks not not answered/
Accomplished. not a answered/ accomplished
answered accomplished
accomplished

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

Reflection Profound and clear; Clear but Not so clear Unclear and
supported by what were lacks depth; and shallow; shallow;
observed and analyzed supported by somewhat rarely
what were supported by supported by
observed and what were what were
analyzed observed and observed and
analyzed. analyzed
Learning Portfolio is reflected on Portfolio is Portfolio is Portfolio is
artifacts in the context of the reflected on not reflected not reflected
learning outcomes; in the context on in the on in the
complete, well organized, of the context of the context of the
highly relevant to the learning learning learning
learning outcome.. outcomes; outcomes; outcomes; not
complete, complete, not complete, not
well organized, organized, not
organized, relevant to the relevant to the
very relevant learning
to the outcome.
learning
outcome.
Submission Submitted before the Submitted on Submitted a Submitted two
deadline the deadline day after the (2) days or
deadline more after the
deadline
Comments Over- all Score Rating; (based on
transmutation)

TRANSMUTATION OF SCORE TO GRADE/RATING

SCORE 20 19-18 17 16 15 14 13- 11 10 9-8 7-

12 BELOW
GRADE 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.25 2.75 3.00 3.5 5.00
 99 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 75 72 71
BELOW

MS. DANA THERESA V. DALIDA

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