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Learning

FIELD STUDY 2 Episode


The Teacher

FS 2 1
We Remember

Target Your Intended Learning Outcomes


At the end of this Learning Episode, I must be able to:
 Cite the personal qualities of an effective teacher
 State the professional competencies expected of a teacher

Clarify Your Task


Before you embark on your one semester journey in Observation and Teaching
Assistantship, it may be good to be reminded of the personal and professional qualities which
we, teachers ought to possess. Striving to be the best teacher, the teacher who will leave an
imprint of himself/herself on his/her students, is a never-ending story journey. The journey
began three years ago when you started discussing who the professional teacher is in your
course on The Teaching Profession, etc, etc. The journey gets more focused and challenging
now as you observe and assist in your Field Study Resource Teacher. Don’t you worry! You
have been prepared for this for three years and you will end up stronger, happier, and wiser!

Let’s buckle down for work!


1. You will review the qualities of good teachers as contained in documents such as the
Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPSTs) and the Southeast Asia
Teachers Competency Framework and the Code for Professional Teachers.

2. You will view on youtube 2 TEDx talks on “What makes a good teacher great” and
“The Power of a Teacher”.

Participate and Assist


(Note to Student Teacher: As you participate and assist your FS Resource Teacher in
her daily task, please take note of what you are expected to give more attention to as
asked in the next step of this Learning Episode, NOTICE).
Participate actively by assisting your Resource Teacher in his/ her daily task. Take the
initiative to offer your assistance. Don’t wait for your Resource Teacher to ask for it.

Notice
1. Take note of the following:
 Your Resource Teacher comments, facial expressions, gestures and actions in class
 Students’ comments, facial expression, gestures and behavior in class
 How your Resource Teacher relates to you?
 The classroom proceedings
 The classroom atmosphere – relaxed of threatening?

Analyze
1. From the PPTs, the Southeast Asia Teachers Competency Standards and the TEDx videos
that you viewed, what competencies does a great teacher possess?
* Based from the PPST, SATCS and TEDx, the competencies that a great teacher should
have are the following. He/she must be a good communicator and an active listener. A great
teacher knows when his/her learners struggle, and they're keen observer. A great teacher
loves to teach and love to learn, chill always, and demonstrate good behaviour in class. A
great teacher think like an adult and act as a kid. A great teacher isn't a teacher which means
a teacher should not just limit learning inside the classroom setting. A great teacher
understands that students has a life outside the school. A great teacher sings and make
themselves humble before students. They take risk and put aside their fear to try. Lastly, a
great teacher deeply understand their students.
2. Are these competencies limited only to professional competencies?
* These competencies are not limited to professional competencies because these can also
improve the personal growth of a teacher. As the personal competencies of a teacher
improves it is more on being professional.
3. For a teacher to be great, is it enough to possess the professional competencies to plan a
lesson, execute a lesson plan, manage a class, assess learning, compute and report grades?
Explain your answer.

* No, professional competencies are not enough to make an effective teaching and learning
process. It should start first on the personal competencies of a teacher in order to be great
such as being patient. If a teacher demonstrate only professional traits, he/she might not give
the proper treatment to his/her students or there must be something missing. The application
of personal competencies makes teaching become more effective. In planning, executing,
managing and assessing the class we should always make sure that it was aligned to the K-
12 curriculum competencies. We must create activities that is suited and helpful in achieving
learning outcomes, portrays/model good character in class which students can follow and
value. The essence of personal competencies matters because professional competencies are
linked on it.

Reflect
Which personal traits do I possess? Not possess? Where do I need improvement in?
* The personal traits I possess is being creative, adaptable, great penmanship, good listener,
emphatic, passionate, disciplined, approachable, reflective,collaborative, open-minded,
good-learner, reliable, and good character. .For me, I still need to improve my
communication skills and patience.
Which professional competencies am I strongly capable of demonstrating?
* For me, the professional competencies I'll be strongly capable of demonstrating is the
mastery of the lesson, because once I know everything about the lesson, I'll be able to think of
strategies that is useful in teaching. Along with the different professional competencies, I
think I'll be able to demonstrate most of it by continuous practice and reflection. I will not
stop there, because learning is continuous.
In which competencies do I need to develop more?
* With the different personal and professional competencies of a teacher, for me I need to
develop more my patience and interpersonal skills. I also need to improve more my skills in
using different kind of technology so that I can create more engaging activities that promotes
fun and enjoyment for my students while learning. I still need to enrich my personal qualities
because that's the only way to become a great professional.

Who are the teachers that we remember most?


* For me, the teacher that we remember the most is the one who touch our hearts and bring
changes to our lives. A teacher who's warm-hearted, kind, considerate and treat us like their
own child. They're the ones who is dedicated on their profession despite of the heavy
responsibilities on their shoulders. We remember the teachers who act as a best friend of
ours who listens not just hear about our problems and circumstances in life. The teacher we
remember the most is the ones who lightened our way to a better future.

Write Action Research Prompts

OBSERVE
1. In assisting my Resource Teacher, I observed that personal traits such as being
innovative, adaptable, resourceful and professional competencies like using different
methods and strategies in teaching students, application of differetiated activities and big
and small group works were least/ not displayed and as a result, students were/ class was
already used to the flow of their class discussion and activities. They already expect that they
will do the same method and that can result to decrease in motivation and boringness to the
learners.

REFLECT

2. The lack of these personal traits and professional competencies (mentioned in #1) may be
caused by lack of materials to support the teaching and learning process, busy schedules of
the teachers caused of too much paper works, and the influence of traditional teaching
method.

PLAN

3. I would like to address this problem (mentioned in #2) by conducting an action research
on the impact of active learning methods in the classroom where students are the ones who
construct their own learning and teacher provides engaging activities to the learners.

ACT

a.) The main objective of my action research is to improve the teaching practices and
learning experience of the learners and provide intervention to the problems encountered by
the teacher.

b.) My specific research questions are:


1. What are the methods and strategies used by the teacher in teaching the class?
2. What factors affects students motivation and participation?

Work On My Artifacts
Attach your reflections here.
Learning
FIELD STUDY 2 Episode
Embedding Action

FS 2 2
Research for
Reflective Teaching

Target Your Intended Learning Outcomes


At the end of this Learning Episode, I must be able to:
 be familiar about action research as a reflective teacher
 underscore the importance of doing action research

Clarify Your Task


Doing Action Research: An Overview
Every Teacher is an action researcher. Everyone can do it. Teachers and students can
do it together.
This episode focuses on doing action research as one of the roles of the teacher. Every
teacher should tale interest to know how students learn to make innovations in the curriculum
and desires to improve teaching practice. In order to achieve these, a teacher has to do action
research on the everyday practical problems. These problematic situations and observed
discrepancies emerge between what is intended and what actually occurs in the classroom.

Participate and Assist


You must have experienced in your past subjects, doing some activities or
accomplishing tasks similar to an action research. These are activities that required you to do
Reflection and Make Action or the other way around. Schon (1987) distinguishes Reflection
in Action or Reflection on Action as two different things.
Perhaps your mentor teacher has already done an Action Research. Now is the
opportunity for you to participate and assist in ways that you are capable of doing.
Here is what you will do.

Making a List of Completed Action Research Titles by Teachers in the Field


1. Make a library or on-line search of the different Completed Action Research Titles
Conducted by Teachers.
2. Enter the list in the matrix similar to the one below.
3. Submit your list of five (5) Titles of Completed Action Research Studies to your
mentor as reference.
Inventory of Sample Action Research Conducted by Teachers

List of Completed Action Research Titles Author/ Authors


Ex. Differentiated Instruction in Teaching
Mary Joy Olicia
English for Grade Four Class
1. The reading difficulties of Grade 1 pupils
in Macatoc Elementary School School Year
Kamille Kay Q. Tamor (Master Teacher 1)
2016-2017

2. Improving Math performance among


Grade 11 students through Jigsaw puzzle
Pede I. Casing (Maed)

3. The effects of formative feedback and Amy Anderson


assessment tools in writing proficiency and Beth Horihan
motivation in Elementary Classrooms.
4. Project Supplemental Reading material
with audio and various activities in
Enhancing Reading Skills (SAVERS) Charmy M. Hernandez

5. Project FALA ( Fostering Active Learning


Activities ) among Grade 1 learners of Lady Maricel M. Mahusay
Lourdes Elementary School in developing Mechael Angelo B. Yuson
Critical Thinking skills. Joshua L. Malabanan

Congratulations!!! You have done a good job. By doing so, you have assisted
your mentor and together you will journey towards becoming an action researcher.

Notice
Based on your activity on Making a List of Completed Action Research Titles, let’s
find out what you have noticed by answering the following questions.
Questions My Answer
1. What have you noticed about the action 1. Identified problem to be solved in title no. 1
research titles? Do the action research (AR)
titles imply problems to be solved? Yes ✓ * The problem on item no. 1 is that teacher
No ____ noticed that learners doesn't demonstrate
understanding the lessons during modular.
They're lacking in comprehension and giving
If YES, identify the problems from the title the right answers.
you have given. Answer in the space
provided. 2. Identified problem to be solved in title no. 2

* The problem in no. 2 is that 55% of the


students have poor performance in
mathematical skills.

3. Identified problem to be solved in title no. 3

* The problem on item no. 3 is the concerning


behaviours during writing time such as verbal
frustrations, work avoidance and others.

4. Identified problem to be solved in title no. 4

* The problem on no. 4 is that there are 12


non-readers and 142 frustration Readers in
Grade 2 in Southville 5A Elementary School.

5. Identified problem to be solved in title no. 5


* The problem on item no. 5 is the Reading
Difficulties of Grade 1 pupils in Macatoc
Elementary School.

2. What interpretation about action research Title of the Action Research:


can you make out of your answer in Question
No. 1? " The reading difficulties of Grade 1 pupils
in Macatoc Elementary School School Year
2016-2017 "
3. Write the Title and your interpretation of
the study from the title. From the title, I think, the study
aims to provide solutions on the problem
encountered especially on Reading difficulties
of Grade 1 pupils. The study also wants to
investigate what are the factors that leads
learners to have difficulty in reading so that it
can be avoided and provide effective
intervention that helps improve the reading
skills of learners.

4. What do you think did the author/s do with I think the author identified first the cause why
the identified problem as presented in their Grade 1 pupils in Macatoc Elementary School
titles? experience difficulty in reading. She gathered
data and analyze it, after that she have come up
with intervention or solutions to the problem
which is the use of various teaching strategies
that follows; Star Collection, Reading Buddy,
Pull Out Approach, Teacher Nanay, DEAR
(Drop everything and Read), FWAW (Five
Words a Week), APAD, Word Wall, and
MOBSW (Master of Basic Sight Words).

Analyze
Action research seems easy and familiar. Since teaching seems to be full of
problematic situations and that the teacher has a responsibility of finding solution for
everyday problem in school, hence teachers should do action research. This is an exciting part
of being a teacher, a problem solver!
Let us continue to examine and analyze what you have noticed and interpreted in the
previous activity.
My Answer
Key Questions Choose from the options given. You may
check more than one answer
1. From what source do you think, did the Choices:
___ Copied from research books
✓ From daily observation of their teaching
practice.
✓ From difficulties they observed of their
authors identify the problems of their action
learners.
research?
___ From their own personal experience.
___ From the told experiences of their co-
teachers.

Choices:
✓ To find a solution to the problematic
situation
___ To comply with the requirement of the
2. What do you think is the teacher’s
principal
intention in conducting the action research?
✓ To improve teaching practice
✓ To try out something, if it works
___ To prove oneself as better than others

Choices:
___ Prepare me for my future job
___ Get good grades in the course
✓ Learn and practice being an action
3. What benefit do you get as a student in FS researcher
2 in understanding and doing action
✓ Improve my teaching practice
research?
✓ Exposure to the realities in the teaching
profession
✓ Become a better teacher everyday

✓ By co-researching with my mentor


✓ By assisting in the design of the
intervention
4. In what ways, can you assist your mentor
✓ By assisting in the implementation of
in his/ her Action Research Activity?
the AR
___ By just watching what is being done

Reflect
Based on the readings you made and the previous activities that you have done,
1. What significant ideas or concepts have you learned about action research?
I learned that action research is useful in improving not just the school setting but also the
teaching practices of teachers. It was conducted by future teachers and the ones who's
already on the field in order to address problems and provide better teaching and learning
experiences. I learned that action research will have a great impact on the betterment of the
school and performance of the students according to the concept and problem being
observed. I also learned that as a teacher, I must be a keen observer so that I can identify
problems and conduct an action research about it for the purpose of improvement.

2. Have you realized that there is a need to be an action researcher as a future teacher?
Yes ✓ No ___. If yes, complete the sentence below.
I realized that as a future teacher, I must know how to conduct an action research so that I
could contribute on the improvement of the school. There's a need for me to become an
action researcher because it helps me to become a better teacher everyday, provide better
learning activities and address learning gaps that may arise to students.

Write Action Research Prompts

OBSERVE

From what teaching principles of theories can this problem be anchored?


 I have observed and noticed that Action Research begins with a problem or a
problematic situation.
Write an example of a problematic situation that you have observed and noticed.
* One of the problems I have noticed occurs on the teaching practices of the teacher
wherein she used the same type of activity everyday which reduces child's interest.

REFLECT

What have I realized? What do I hope to achieve?


I realized that for every teaching learning problem, there is a solution.

Write a probable solution to the problematic situation above.


* As an action researcher, a teacher must not stick into one strategies all the time.
She can use varied teaching techniques and activities such as play, differentiated
activities, hands- on activities, group works, exploration and so many more to
increase motivation and participation of the learners.

PLAN

What strategies, activities, and innovations can I employ to improve the situation or
solve the problem?
 As a future action researcher I can plan for an appropriate intervention like the
integration of active learning through play, differentiated activities, small and big
group works,etc.

ACT

If I conduct or implement my plan, what can be its title?

 If I will implement my doable plan in the future, my title would be "The effects of
using differentiated activities and play in motivation and academic performance of
learners"

Work on my Artifacts
Your artifact will be an Abstract of a completed action research.

Learning
FIELD STUDY 2 Episode Understanding
AR Concepts,

FS 2 3
Process and
Models
Target Your Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of this Learning Episode, I must be able to:
 Use concept and processes of action research.
 Identify sample models of AR such as of DepEd, 2017; McNiff & Whitehead, 2006;
Nelson, 2014.

Clarify Your Task


Understanding and Using Action Research Concepts and Processes
The definition of action research evolved over time. There is no singular definition of
action research. Anchored on the idea of inquiry by John Dewey several other authors have
advanced the concept of action research. Action research is a type of inquiry that is:
 Practical as it involves making changes to practice.
 Theoretical as it informed by theory and can generate new insights.
 Concerned with change and improvement.

Action research has been embraces in education for its value in transforming school
practices by the practitioners themselves. It is used to address practical problems in the
classroom. It is a process that allows teachers to study their own classroom and school setting
to improve their effectiveness. Teacher Action Research (TAR) is a method for educational
practitioners (teachers, school leaders) to engage in the assessment and improvement of their
own practice. It is a tool to help classroom teachers consider their teaching methods or to
adopt a strategy in order to solve everyday problem in the school setting.
Here are some questions and answers that you need to know.
1. What are the Core Characteristics of AR (Tichen, 2015)?
 Systematic – Like any form of research, it follows a system.
 Rigorous – It has rigor, meaning a strict adherence to the rules of empirical studies.
 Reflective - It follows a continuous reflection and action.
 Situational – It is more specific to the location (school) circumstances (teaching and
learning, etc.)
 Participative – AR can be participative where teachers and learners are co-researchers.
 Future-oriented – It seeks solution to current problem for future improvement.
2. Why is Action Research useful to me as a Teacher Researcher?
 AR can help me to learn how to improve my practice as a teacher in terms of teaching
methods, classroom management, preparation of the learning environment,
developing instructional materials and assessment.
 AR can help me learn more about a wider range of research methods that I can use in
the future.
 AR can provide me more space to think deeply about the issues that confront teaching
and learning.
 AR can help me engage with my mentor and peers to enable me to improve my
teaching practices through action research.
 AR can help me develop new knowledge which is directly related to my are of
specialization.
3. What types of classroom action studies that I can engage in?
 Creating changes in the classroom practices. Example: What changes will daily
writing have on my students?
 Establishing effects of curriculum restructuring. Example: Will the use of mother
tongue enhance the reading skills of my learners?
 Enhancing new understanding of learners. Example: What happens when students get
demotivated?
 Teaching a new process to the students. Example: How can I teach third graders to do
reflection?

MODELS and GUIDE in CONDUCTING ACTION RESEARCH


 McNiff & Whitehead 2006 (Adaptation)
Action Research The Action Research Process
Cycle
OBSERVE Identify the problem.
1. Based on observation and noticing, what problematic
situations prevail in the classroom or teaching learning
environment?
2. Which of these problems shall I focus on?
3. What does literature say about this problem? On what
theories or principles I learned before id the problem
anchored?
REFLECT Reflect (Reflection continues all throughout the process.)
1. What do I hope to achieve? What do I intend to change for
the better?
2. Is doing this action research important to improve my
practice?
3. Can I do this alone? Or should I collaborate?
PLAN Plan an Action Research Strategy
1. What type of research will I use? Quantitative? Qualitative?
2. How will I describe my innovation? Intervention? Strategy?
3. Is my plan doable within the given period of time?
ACT Take Action
1. How do I put my plan into action? How long?
2. How will I gather data or information?
3. What sense or meaning do I get out of the data?
EVALUATE Use Findings
1. Where do I apply results to improve practice?
2. Are my findings worth sharing?
MODIFY Move to Another Cycle
1. Is there a need to modify intervention to get new results?
2. Should I move to another cycle of action research?
 Nelson, O 2014 Model
OBSERVE Identify The Problem
1. Based on observation and noticing, what problematic
situations prevail in the classroom or teaching learning
environment?
2. Which of these problems shall I focus on?
3. What does literature say about this problem? On what
theories or principles I learned before id the problem
anchored?
REFLECT Reflect (Reflection continues all throughout the process.)
1. What do I hope to achieve? What do I intend to change for
the better?
2. Is doing this action research important to improve my
practice?
3. Can I do this alone? Or should I collaborate?
PLAN Plan An Action Research Strategy
1. What type of research will I use? Quantitative? Qualitative?
2. How will I describe my innovation? Intervention? Strategy?
3. Is my plan doable within the given period of time?
ACT Take Action
1. How do I put my plan into action? How long?
2. How will I gather data or information?
3. What sense or meaning do I get out of the data?

 Department of Education (DO 16) 2017 Model


Action Research Key Action Research Process
Components
I. CONTEXT AND Identifying the Problem
RATIONALE 1. Why am I doing this?
II. ACTION RESEARCH 2. What is the background of my action research?
QUESTIONS 3. What problem/question am I trying to solve?
4. What do I hope to achieve?
III. PROPOSED INNOVATION, Proposed Plan
INTERVENTION AND 1. What do I plan as a solution to the problem I
STRATEGY identified? (Describe)
2. What innovation will I introduce to solve the
problem? (Describe)
3. What strategy should I introduce? (Describe)
IV. ACTION RESEARCH Plan of Action Research
METHODS 1. Who are to participate? (my students, peers,
a. Participants and/or other myself)
Sources of Data and 2. What are my sources of information?
Information (participants)
b. Data Gathering Methods 3. How shall I gather information?
c. Data Analysis Plan 4. How will I analyze my data/information?
V. ACTION RESEARCH Action Research Work Plan
WORK PLAN AND 1. What should my work plan contain? (targets,
TIMELINES activities, persons involved, timeline, cost)
2. How long will I conduct my intervention? (For
reliable results 8 to 12 weeks)
VI. COST ESTIMATES Action Research Cost- (Consider also the maximum cost
if externally funded like DepEd, LGUs NGO or
personal)
VII. PLANS FOR Sharing Results
DISSEMINATION AND 1. How will I share the result of my action
UTILIZATION research? (Publish, Present, Flyers, LAC
sessions)
2. Can I collaborate with other teachers to continue
or replicate my study?
VIII. REFERENCES References
1. What reading materials and references are
included in my review of literature?

Participate and Assist


You are now ready to participate and assist!
Understanding fully the concept and the process of Action Research will enable you
to learn and provide the needed assistance to your teacher mentor in doing Action Research

Notice
What concepts have been emphasized in the task and infographics? Give at least four
1. Action Research is a cyclical process.
2. It has repeated action or process.
3. They have the same process but differs in the sequence.
4. Action Research could be done simply.
Since the 3 models are all action research, what are the common elements of the three?

 Obserce, Reflect, Plan and Act

Analyze
Choose the AR sample Abstract that you submitted in Episode 2.
 Analyze the components vis-à-vis only one model out of the 3 presented

If you choose to compare with model A-McNiff & Whitehead, 2006, here are the
components.
Title land Author of the Action Research:
Key Components Entry from your Sample AR
OBSERVE The Problem
REFLECT Reflection
PLAN Plan of Action
ACT Implementation
EVALUATE Findings
MODIFY Recommendations
 If you choose to compare with model B- Nelson, O. 2014, here are the components.
Titles and Author of the Action Research:
Key Components Entry from your Sample AR
OBSERVE The Problem
REFLECT Reflection
PLAN Plan of action
ACT Implementation

Or if you choose the DepEd Model, 2017, here are the components

Title and Author: (the same as your entry in model A)

Key Component Action Research Process

I. Context and Rationale Study Background

II. Action Research Question AR Questions

III. Proposed Innovation, Intervention Describe Innovation/Intervention/Strategy.


Strategy
IV. Action Research Methods Describe Action Research Method.
a. Participants /other sources of data
b. Data Gathering Methods
c. Data Analysis Plan

V. Action Research Work Plan Summarize Action Research Work Plan

VI. Cost Estimate Write cost Estimate

VII. Plan for Dissemination and Describe how the results will be shared
Utilization

VIII. References Write at least 3 References.

What have you understood about the concept of Action Research and how will these be
utilized in your practice?
Reflect
As a future Teacher, is conducting an Action Research worth doing?
 Yes
Why?
 Doing an action research as a future teacher helps me to become a problem solver. It
helps me to become a better teacher everyday by providing solutions to the problems
that affects the teaching and learning experiences. Doing it will also improve my
personal and professional growth as I solve the problems that hindrances teaching
and learning.

How can AR be useful for every classroom Teacher?

 Action Research is useful for every classroom teacher by means of


providing better teaching techniques and activities to the learners. It
helps in creating intervention that addresses learning gaps to students
and teacher can use action research to create effective learning
environment for the learners.

Write Action Research Prompts

OBSERVE

Remembering my classroom observations in FS 1, I noticed that there are many


questions that I raised in my mind. These include:
a. Does learners really learn on the same strategy used by the teacher?
b. Why does the teacher doesn't used varied activities while teaching her students?
c. What are the possible ways to address frustrations to the learners?

REFLECT

Thinking deeply about those problems, perhaps something must have been done to
solve the problem or answer the question, like:
A. Giving assessment before,during, and after the discussion as generalizations

B. Learners can easily understand the concept using that specific activities.

C. Teacher can integrate group works or peer teaching for the students to collaborate and
help each other to finish an activity.

PLAN

Now, that I am in FS2, I plan to make a plan for my solution to problem B because
frustrations in learning makes it difficult for a students to learn. It will impact their learning
once it is not addressed.

ACT

Action will come later, given enough time in FS 2 or during my Teaching Internship.

Work On My Artifacts:
Your artifact will be a full blown completed Action Research

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Learning
FIELD STUDY 2 Episode Matching Problematic
Learning Situation
with Probable Action
FS 2
Target Your Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of this Learning Episode, I must be able to:
 Analyze teaching learning problems prevailing in the classroom.
 List matching action as probable solution to teaching-learning problems.

Clarify Your Task


Matching Problematic Learning Situations with Probable Actions as Solution
Identifying a problem is a tricky task. Action research begins with identifying a
problem. Oftentimes, it is one of the difficult things to begin with. When a researcher was
asked: “Have you identified a problem for your action research?” Common answer will be:
“My problem is that, I do not have a problem.” Ironical, isn’t it?
If you observe and notice closely the teaching-learning environment in the classroom,
you will discover of lot of problematic situations. You must have also observed these
problematic situations when you did your FS 1 course.
But matching these problems with appropriate action is trickier.

Participate and Assist


What five problems have you identified from the words that you have encircled? Make a
statement. Write in the space below.
Excellent! Let us see how we can assist and learn ate the same time.
Suppose, the problem you have spotted is: COMPREHENSION.
How can you assist your mentor, after knowing that the learners have difficulty in
comprehension?
Make a Choice for your ACTION.
A. Conduct a tutorial lesson.
B. Show video lessons to help enhance comprehension.
C. Make a learning task to develop comprehension.

Suppose you chose letter A. Conduct a Tutorial. So you have identified the SOLUTION
that matches the PROBLEM which is Difficulty in Comprehension.
The Problem is: The Action is:

Difficulty in Make learning tasks to


Comprehension of improve comprehension

Can you choose letter B: Show video lesson as a SOLUTION for the same PROBLEM?
Explain
___________________________________________________________________________
The Problem is: The Action is:

Show video lesson

What about letter C as a SOLUTION to the same PROBLEM? Why?


___________________________________________________________________________
The Problem is: The Action is:

Interesting, isn’t it? Now, you can assist you mentor by identifying observed problems in the
class and suggest actions to be done.

Notice
Difficulty in Conduct a Tutorial
Comprehension of
What have you noticed of the problem identified above? Can there be more than one
solution to the problem? Explain

A creative and innovative teacher can find one or more than one solution or answer to
the same problem. Each solution matches with the problem. The more solutions identified to
choose from, the better for an action research.

Analyze
Let us try to look into the following scenarios in the daily life of a teacher. This
scenario might also be similar to the class you have observed and noticed.
Scenario A: Miss Fely is a grade four teacher in a typical elementary school. She has forty
learners in her class. One half of them cannot classify animals into vertebrates and
invertebrates. She has been repeating the same science lesson for two weeks, yet no progress
was observed. This situation has been bothering Miss Fely.

ACT

 Can you identify the most probable-teaching-learning problem/s in the class of Sir
Ryan?
a. _______________________________________________________________
_
b. _______________________________________________________________
_
 Can you propose a solution to solve one of the problems that you have identified?
Scenario B:____________________________________________________________________________
Sir Ryan teaches in disadvantaged urban community. Most of his earners come
from families that are disrupted, either with single parents or with their guardians who stand
____________________________________________________________________________
only as parents. They are deprived of the necessary food, clothing and shelter.

REFLECT
After reading the two scenarios given above, how would identifying problematic
situations and finding solutions to these problems help you to become a better teacher?
Explain:

Write Action Research Prompts


 Can you identify, Miss Fely’s problem? _____________________________________
Using any one example of problems in this activity, answer the AR prompts that follow:
______________________________________________________________________
Can you find a solution to solve her problem? _________ Give your two suggestions.
a. ________________________________________________________________
b. ________________________________________________________________
 What problematic
solution can situation
solve Missprevails
Fely’sinproblem?
the classroom?
________________________________
How? ________________________________________________________________
OBSERVE
Are they matched with the problem? ________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
catching these problems with appropriate action is trickier.

REFLECT
What changes do you want to achieve?
What strategies will you use to improve the situation?
What would be the title of your Action Research should you conduct the study?

Add: Solutions/Actions

Work On My Artifacts
Your artifact will be an Abstract of a completed Action Research.

I. Title of Action Research

II. Author/s:

III. Abstract

IV. Identify the Problem of the Study

V. Identify the Action Taken in the Study

Learning
FIELD STUDY 2 Episode Preparing
The Learning

FS 2 5
Environment: An
Overview
Target Your Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of this episode, I must be able to revisit the concept of learning
environment in the context of the current teaching and learning situation.

Clarify Your Task


Overview of the Learning Environment
A learning environment, traditionally called the classroom, is a space in a school that
supports student learning. It is a self-contained area where teacher teaches and children learn.
In the classroom are chairs or tales for students and a front table for the teachers. This is a
traditional face-to-face classroom. Most often the students should face the teacher as the
chairs are arranged hat way. But as teaching delivers change to enhance learning,
modification in the seating arrangement evolved ad more opportunity for the learners to move
about for cooperative learning was addressed.
A conducive learning environment should have the following characteristics:
 Flexibility – there is opportunity to have small groups, movable walls.
 Openness – Learning corners/areas which could be shared.
 Accesses to resources – Audio-visual materials are ready and open for use.
 Physical classroom – Space is clean and safe.
 Psychological atmosphere – It is friendly and accommodating.

The classroom climate nurtures the intellectual, physical, social and emotional
development of the students.

Here are some specific strategies for developing the optimal classroom climate. You
may consider these.
1. Learning environment addresses both physical and psychological needs of the
students for security and order, love and belonging, personal power and competence,
freedom and fun.
2. Create a sense of order. For example, teacher should teach students how to
 Enter the classroom and become immediately engaged in the activity;
 Distribute and collect materials;
 Find out about missed assignments due to absence and how to make up for
them;
 Get the teacher’s attention without disrupting the class and
 Arrange desks, tables quickly and quietly for various purposes.
3. Greet learners as they enter your face-to-face or online classroom.
4. In a healthy and conducive learning environment, everybody belongs and knows each
other.
5. Encourage class building activities like games and tem activities.
6. In a conducive learning environment, success whether small or big is recognized, and
celebrated.

Both approaches, either the traditional face-to-face or online, lead to positive result
but in different ways, so usually in practice both approaches are combined
Learning environment can be traditional (F2F), virtual (on-line) or a combination (Hybrid).

Participate and Assist


What will you do to assist your mentor in setting up a conducive learning environment in the
following conditions:
1. Bulletin Board Display
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
2. Small Group Discussion
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
3. Checking class attendance in a virtual classroom (i.e. google meet or zoom)
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

Notice
Learning Environment 1:
 What have you noticed of the display in the class bulletin board? What message of
theme does it convey?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
 What makes it attractive to the learners?
_____________________________________________________________________
 Does it help in the learning process? ________ How?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

Learning Environment 2:
 If the teacher is using a distance delivery of learning through the modules, where is
most likely the learning space of the students?
_____________________________________________________________________
___
 Can you describe?
_________________________________________________________
 How can you as a teacher help to make such environment conducive for learning?
___________________________________________________________________

Analyze
The examples above, describe two contrasting situations. The first shows that the
learners are in the same room or space while in the second, the learners maybe in different
learning spaces like homes, study hubs or in extreme cases parks or under the trees.
As a teacher, in which of the two situations would you prefer to manage for learning?
Choose between Learning environment 1or Learning Environment 2.
Explain your choice: Why?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

Reflect
Based on my noticing and analysis, I realized that
a._________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
b._________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
c._________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

Write Action Research Prompts


OBSERVE

What probable problem may result from the two situations of the learning
environment?

REFLECT

What solutions can I think of to solve the problem?

PLAN

How should I do it?

Work on my Artifacts
In not less than 300 words, write an essay on the topic: “My Conducive Learning
Environment”
Learning
FIELD STUDY 2 Episode Enhancing a
Face-to-Face

FS 2 6
Learning
Environment
Target Your Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of this episode, I must be able to assist in the preparation of the
traditional face-to-face learning environment.

Clarify Your Task


Enhancing a Face-to-Face or In-Person Classroom Environment for Learning
In a face-to-face-classroom, students and the teacher are physically present. They
meet at a time set in the classroom. The teacher prepares activities, provides instruction and
evaluates students’ learning. Equipment and instructional materials are made available in the
classroom where teaching and learning take place most of the time.
Some of the advantages of face-to-face learning environment for the students are:
 less distraction and more concentration than when studying at home or
elsewhere;
 greater understanding and real world examples from teachers and classmates;
 greater chance of completing course work by doing it in the classroom sace;
 learn more easily and more comfortably in familiar, traditional classroom
situation;
 access more relevant information from teachers and classmates interactions
and
 greater opportunity to connect and socialize, network and solve problems
together with classmates and teacher.

Here are some characteristics of the face-to-face or in-person learning environment.


 Learning space is physical. Both the teacher and learner see and hear each
other from the same contained safe place called the classroom.
 Lessons are derived with the teacher physically facilitating. Reading
assignments are from textbooks and other resources provided or referred.
 Class meetings occur regularly on a specific time or schedule.
 Teacher leads the conversation, within a limited amount of time.
 Assessment is done face-to-face and usually during the class meeting.

Participate and Assist


Given the concepts and the infographic, how can you participate and assist in a face-
to-face learning environment?
Notice
Having been exposed to traditional classrooms in your basic education, it seems that
everything is familiar. However, as teaching-learning theories evolve over time there are
changes that are taking place.
What changes have you noticed in the face-to-face classroom spaces?
Classroom Environment Before Classroom Environment Now

Analyze
What do you think brought the changes in the face-to-face learning environment now?

From the changes that you identify, choose one that you can do. How will you do it?

Reflect
Do you think making the learning environment conducive for a face-to-face classroom will
enable the leaners to achieve better learning outcomes? ________ Explain your answer.

Write Action Research Prompts


OBSERVE

What common problem have I noticed in the face-to-face learning environment?


Can I translate this problem into a question?

REFLECT
How would I solve the problem?

Will it improve my teaching? How?

PLAN

What will I do to solve the problem? Describe briefly how you will do it.

Work on my Artifacts
Visit a school, where the learning environment is face-to-face. Prepare a detailed
report describing the face-to-face learning environment in terms of the three components:
Physical Environment
 Is the space inside the room more than enough for the learners to move about?
 Does the room arrangement match with teaching-learning principles? Are
there several room arrangements in the school?
 Are the visual displays attractive and do they stimulate learning?
 Are the school premises safe and is the classroom space free from hazards?
 Are learners comfortable in terms of light ventilation?

Psychological Environment
 Are there sets of rules and procedures followed? What re these?
 Are the sets of expectations that can motivate the learners to learn?
 Are these observable in the classroom?
- Classroom atmosphere based on trust, cooperation and empathy
- Modelling of positive attitude, respect, behavior, constructive actions
- Avoidance of ridicule, sarcasm, superiority in the classroom
- Opportunities for learners to share their experiences and learning with each
other

Social Environment
 Are there opportunities for positive interaction inside the classroom?
 Are there outdoor activities that foster friendship, camaraderie and
cooperation?
 How are individual needs and differences considered?

PORTFOLIO ENTRY
Title: The Face-to-Face Learning Environment

Describe the physical environment:

Describe the psychological environment:

Describe the social environment:

Learning
FIELD STUDY 2 Episode Making On-line or
Virtual Learning

FS 2 7
Environment Safe
and Conducive
Target Your Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of this Learning Episode, I must be able to explore the different ways of
establishing a safe and conducive on-line or virtual learning environment.

Clarify Your Task


Safe and Conducive On-line or Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
Education has dramatically shifted in recent years. Schools aligned physical spaces to
flexible spaces that integrate technology to support the 21st century learning opportunities.
The modern learning environment incorporates the three elements: (1) connected devices
such as notebooks, tablets, smart phones; (2) audio visual tools including projectors and
touch screen displays and (3) purposeful furniture such as standing desks, collaborative work
stations and connected seating that allow students to learn in different ways at different times.
The on-line learning environment requires a constant access to connectivity which allows
learning to take place anytime, anyplace, and anywhere. On-line or virtual learning can be
delivered synchronously or asynchronously, so the teacher’s role is a moderator between the
technology and the students.
Unlike face-to-face, on-line or virtual learning does not happen in one contained
physical space but learners are in different imaginary spaces made possible by technology
such as computer network. Virtual classrooms refer to digital; learning environment that
allows teachers and students to connect on line in real time.
Let us now consider an on-line or virtual classroom or learning environment. What
are home safety reminders to remember?
1. Encourage parents and carers involvement. Keep parents/carers informed of how you
and the children will be using the on-line platform.
 Assist them on how to set up appropriate home learning spaces, if students
will be learning from home.
 Provide contact times and classroom schedules.
 Provide procedures to follow and consequences if they failed.
 Share information about protection from cyberbullying and image abuse.
2. Make lesson plans as interactive as possible to keep attention of students. Be flexible
with class length and topics.
 Make assignments as guided as possible. Teachers may need to source
research sites to ensure on-line safety.
 Provide students with resources. Share with your students websites and videos
so as not to take them to inappropriate materials such as ads from YouTube
and other sites.
3. Encourage public chatting. Avoid texting students one-on-one, instead send a group
text, or group chat. When using technology like zoom, google.meet, MOOCS allow
public chatting or group instead of chatting privately so that you can be part of their
conversation.
4. Use of password, log in and log out.
 All students should have individual password. This should not be disclosed.
 No one should log in as another person.
 All users log off when they have finished working.
There are more reminders to follow in the use of the digital platform for virtual or on-
line learning environment but for the meantime let us have a few. As technology
advances, so do policies and guidelines.

Participate and Assist


If you are assisting your mentor in an on-line class, these are some reminders you
should share to your remote learners on a synchronous platform like google.meet, zoom,
MOOCS or any other platforms you are familiar with and are using.
With the use of any google.meet, zoom or any platform, organize a virtual class. Do
this with the guidance of your mentor.
 Make sure your  Find a quiet place free  Be on time for the
device is charged. of distractions. class.

 Be respectful at all  Stay on mute and  Stay focused and on


times. raise hand only if task so you won’t
needed. miss any information.

 Turn on your camera.  Use kind words all  Teacher and learners
the time. are dressed
appropriately.

Try to handle one on-line class and use the guidelines above. Happy virtual teaching!

Notice
Unlike the traditional face to face classroom environment, online or virtual
environment is a bit difficult to manage. It is because Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is
imaginary and not in the physical sense. It has no concerns or walls and it can be set up with
the support of technology.

As a teacher, what have you discovered to be easy to implement in your virtual class?
How did the students shows their active participation in the lesson?

Analyze
Which of the following is/are your analysis/analyses of on-line learning environment?
Check one or more.

_____ It was difficult to observe the physical behavior of the students.


_____ It takes time for students to learn how to use the platform
_____ Students who are alone in their home space find difficulty to make responses.
_____ Internet connectivity is great factor to support a conducive environment.

Reflect
As a future teacher I feel that the on line learning environment can be safe if
I think that teaching in a virtual learning environment is

Write Action Research Prompt

OBSERVE Identify the problems brought about by the on line learning environment.

REFLECT How would you solve this problem?

PLAN

Work On My Artifacts:
Make a list of 10 websites where you can source references and instructional
materials for this episode. Place the list in the matrix like the one below. Share this with your
mentor.

Name of Website Topics/Title of Content or Instructional


Materials
1.
2.
4.
5
6
7
8
9
10

What initial plan do you intend to do to solve the problem?

Learning
FIELD STUDY 2 Episode Establishing My Own
Classroom Routines

FS 2 8
and Procedures in a
Face-to-Face/ Remote
Learning
Target Your Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of this Learning Episode, I must be able to:
 Establish my classroom routines and procedures before during and after classes in a
face-to-face or in remote learning.
 Explain the classroom routines (what to do, how to do it, when to do it, and why
those need to be done).
 Reflect on the basic questions when building my classroom routines and procedures
in the classroom and in remote learning.
 List down some possible topics for action research on classroom routines and
procedures.
 Use professional reflections and learning to improve practice.

Clarify Your Task


Establishing My Own Classroom Routines and Procedures
(Face-to-Face or Remote Learning)
Routines are the backbone of daily classroom life. They facilitate teaching and
learning. Routines don’t just make the life of the teacher easier. They save valuable
classroom time. Efficient routines make it easier for students to learn and achieve more.
Establishing routines early in the school year enables you to run your daily activities
run smoothly; ensures that you manage time effectively; helps you maintain time in giving
directions/ instructions; and enables you to explain to the learners what are expected of them.
Classroom routines set the foundation for a meaningful school year with teachers and
students whether in the classroom or remotely. To teach classroom routines remotely, it is
best to record videos and to post these in the learning management system so students may
watch them over and over again for better retention and for families to view them so they can
assist their children when needed.
Students can take an active role in establishing classroom routines, They can
brainstorm on ideas which they will most likely do and follow. Routines are important
especially when done in remote learning so that there will be less distractions both for
synchronous and asynchronous participation.

Participate and Assist


To ensure that I can carry out/perform my tasks efficiently and effectively in
participating and assisting my cooperating teacher in establishing routines and procedures, in
the classroom or in remote learning, I must be guided by the following questions:

1. How will I gain student attention in the classroom /remote learning?

2. What are the routines and procedures that I need to establish before, during and after my
classes whether on a face-to-face or remote learning?

3. What verbal and non-verbal communication will I use to signal that students need
help/attention in the classroom / remote learning?

4. How must students get/secure the needed work materials and books and others in the
classroom / remote learning?

5. How will students transition to group work and other cooperative activities in the
classroom / remote learning?

6. What procedures must be followed by students who need to attend to personal necessities
in the classroom/online classes?

7. What rules must be set for students who finish task clearly/ and for those when cannot
complete work on time?

8. What procedures must be observed for tardiness / early dismissals?

9. What procedures must be done when submitting homework / performance tasks in the
classroom / remote learning?

10. What procedures must be employed in movements into and out of the classroom/remote
learning?
Having these guide questions in mind, consult your Resource Teacher on the possible
assistance or participation that you can do to help her/him in doing the classroom routines.
Complete the matrix for the routines that you can employ before, during and after classes in
the classroom/remote learning to ensure order and discipline in your classes. List down the
problems which you have encountered while implementing these routines.

Notice
After doing your classroom routines and formulating your procedures; state what you
noticed by answering the following questions:
 How did you feel after employing your classroom routines and establishing your
procedures in the classroom/remote learning?

 How did your students respond to your classroom routines and procedures?

 What was the feedback of your Resource Teacher on your classroom routines and
procedures?

 Was there a change in the classroom environment/teaching-learning process after you


have implemented your classroom routines and procedures?

 What was the feedback of your Resource Teacher on your classroom routines and
procedures?

Analyze
1. What factors/conditions prompted you to establish those classroom routines and
procedures?

2. Was there a marked improvement in classroom management after employing your


classroom routines?
3.Did the teaching-learning process improve? Justify your answer.

Reflect
What insights have you gained while doing this learning episode?

Write Action Research Prompts

OBSERVE

1. The problems/challenges I encountered in establishing my classroom routines

REFLECT

2. I hope to achieve to address these problems and challenges by

PLAN

3.Some strategies/ways which I can employ to improve my classroom routines are


ACT

4.(Based on my answers in nos: 1-3), the possible title of my action research on this
episode is

To further enrich my knowledge on establishing classroom routines and procedures,


whether in the classroom or in remote learning, these are some of the online resources which
will help me in these activities. (Include books, websites, you tube videos and the like and
share these to your peers.)
Work On My Artifacts:
Take some snapshots of your routines in the classroom or in remote learning and tell
something about them. You may also write down the procedures you have formulated and
explain the reasons for these.
Learning
FIELD STUDY 2 Episode Creating my
Classroom/Remote

FS 2 9
Learning
Management Plan

Target Your Intended Learning Outcome


At the end of this Learning Episode I must be able to:

 explain the importance of my classroom management plan.


 enumerate the components of my classroom management plan.
 write my classroom management plan.
 use professional reflections and learning to improve practice.

Clarify Your Task


Creating My Classroom/Remote Learning Management Plan

A classroom management plan is a plan that a teacher designs that sets the
expectations for every student. The purpose of a classroom management plan is to make the
students accountable for their actions. Effective classroom management increases students’
success, enhances students’ academic skills and competencies and promotes social and
emotional development.

The teaching-learning process may be implemented in various modalities. Teachers


must bear in mind that alternatives and other options may be considered in designing the
classroom remote management plan.
A good learning environment produces highly engaged students who learn more, do
more and work more. Teachers likewise become more creative and productive in their work.
Key Elements for Effective Classroom Management:
1. Classroom Design: This refers to seating arrangement, bulletin boards, display, storage
area, equipment, supplies etc.
2. Rules: These are the expectations set at the beginning of the class to foster love, care,
respect and sense of community in the class.
3. Discipline: Classroom rules must define the consequences of every action/misdemeanor in
class. This will ensure fairness and consistency in dealing with the students. This also
includes the rewards given for good behavior.
4. Scheduling: This includes time allotment given for each period and activity in class. This
will make the students to stay on time and on task.
5. Organization: This refers to the systematic arrangement of files and records and keeping
them organized always and ready for use.
6. Instructional Techniques: These are ways by which you implement your learning
content. Tailoring your techniques to the subject, grade levels and nature of the learner is
really important.
7. Communication: Consistent open lines of communication to all the stakeholders of the
school community will lead to better teacher-student teacher relationship.
Source: https://education.gov.gy/web/index.php/teachers/tips-for-teaching/item/1735-seven-
key-elements-for-effective-classroom-management

In order to implement these elements effectively, a classroom management plan must


be designed. Each teacher has its own unique style of management to meet class needs,
although the same elements are found consistently. In order for a classroom management plan
to be successful, the students must have a complete understanding of each of the guidelines.
At the same time, teachers must follow their plan to ensure that the learning environment is
safe, friendly, secured and non-threatening whether in the classroom or in remote learning.
Components Of Classroom/Remote Guide Questions
Learning Management Plan
Philosophical Statement What is your set of ideas, values, beliefs and
goals on classroom/remote learning
management?
What set of criteria and/or standards will you
set to judge the quality of your
classroom/remote learning environment?
Classroom Rules and Procedures What classroom rules and procedures will
you formulate to ensure discipline and order
in your class?
Teacher-Student Relationships How will you treat every student in your
class?
How will you interact with them?
How will you ensure good interaction
between and among students and superiors?

Schedule and Timeframes How will you organize your class schedule?
How will you keep your students to stay
focused and on task?
Classroom Structure, Design and How will you design your classroom to
Arrangement create an appropriate learning environment?
Classroom Safety Rules and Procedures How will you ensure the safety and security
of your students?
What rules will you formulate to safeguard
their protection?
Strategies for Rewards and Consequences What strategies will you employ for rewards
and consequences?

Participate and Assist


After realizing the different elements and steps of classroom/remote management plan
you are now ready to make your own plan which you can implement in your
classroom/remote learning. You may request a copy of a Classroom/Remote Learning
Management Plan of your Resource Teacher or you may surf the internet for more samples/
exemplars in creating your plan.
Be guided by the guide questions for each of the elements. Follow these reminders in
writing your plan:
 State your plan positively.
 Use simple specific terms.
 Use measurable and observable behaviors.
 Convey expected behaviors.

My Classroom Management Plan


Philosophical Statement
Classroom Rules and Behaviors

Teacher-Student Relationship

Schedules and Timeframes

Classroom Structure, Design and Arrangements

Classroom Safety Rules and Procedures

Strategies for Rewards and Consequences


Notice
After reading and reviewing the classroom/learning management plan from different
sources and creating your own plan, answer the following question.
1. What salient components have you noted?

2. Why is there a need to utilize the information to create your classroom management plan?

3. What were the significant things that you notice when you were implementing your plan?

4. Were there items in your classroom/learning management plan which were not tailored to
the needs of your students? How will you improve on these?

Analyze
1. What elements in your classroom/learning management plan were mostly
followed/complied with?

2. What elements in your plan were the most difficult to implement? Why?

Reflect
What were your realizations after creating and implementing your classroom/remote learning
plan?
Write Action Research Prompts

OBSERVE

1. The problem/challenges I encountered in writing my Classroom Management Plan

REFLECT

2. I hope to achieve to address these problems and challenges by

PLAN

3. Some strategies/solutions/means that I can employ to improve these situations/problems

ACT

4. Based on my answers from 1-3, the possible answer to my action research on this episode
is

To further enrich my knowledge on designing my classroom/remote management


plan, whether in the classroom or in remote learning, these are some of the online resources
which will help me in these activities. (include books, websites, you tube videos and the like
and share these to your peers.)

Work on my Artifacts
Paste your Classroom / Remote Management Plan
10

0090
Learning
FIELD STUDY 2 Episode Writing My
Learning/Lesson

FS 2
Plan

TARGET Your Intended Learning Outcome


At the end of this Learning Episode, I must be able to:

 explain the importance of lesson/learning plans.


 write learning/lesson plans using the specified learning competencies reflections
and effective communication skills.
 revised the lesson/learning plans based on the feedback given by the Resource
Teacher
 cite some problems encountered in writing lesson/learning plan
Clarify Your Task
Writing my learning/lesson Plans

Lesson Plan/Learning Plan- This refers to the blueprint of the daily teaching and
learning activities. It is a step-by-step guide which helps the teacher in maintaining the
quality of instruction. Lesson plans consist of essential components such as learning
outcomes, learning content, resources and procedures. An effective lesson plan has a great
impact on the teaching learning process. It is a must that teachers plan their lessons
effectively to ensure a successful instructional experience.

There are three types of lesson plans: detailed, semi-detailed and brief. Some
schools design their own lesson plan template which includes their vision, mission, goals and
core values.

The Department of Education had provided templates for Detailed Lesson Plan (DLP)
and Daily Lesson Log (DLL). This was done to institutionalized instructional planning which
is vital to the teaching-learning process. Guidelines were formulated to assist the teachers in
planning, organizing and managing their lessons to meet the needs of the diverse learners.

Teachers must also keep in mind that in stating the learning outcomes, the three
domains must be considered (Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor). Outcomes must be
stated in terms that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound (SMART).
The cognitive domain includes remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating
and creating.

When writing lesson plans, the learning outcomes, activities and assessment must be
constructively aligned. The instructional strategies used must help in the attainment of the
(subject)
learning outcomes. The modes of assessment must determine if the outcomes were attained at
the end of the lesson.

Participate and Assist

With all this information in mind, you are all set in writing your lesson plan. Based on
the instruction given by your Cooperating Teacher, prepare your lesson plan(s) based on the
learning competencies of the lesson. Consider the age appropriateness and level of
communication of your students.

Request lesson plan exemplars/lesson plan templates from your Resource teacher. If
not available, you can make use of the basic components of a lesson plan.

Lesson Plan in _____________________

Grade Level _______________________


Learning Outcomes

Learning Content
Learning Resources

Learning Procedures

The Department of Education has issued Department order 42s 2016, Policies
Guidelines on Daily Lesson Preparation for the K to 12 Basic Education Program.
These are the templates for the Detailed Lesson Plan (DLP) and Daily Lesson Log
(DLL).
INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING
(The process of systematically planning, developing, evaluating and managing the instructional process using
the principles of teaching and learning- D.O. 42.s.2016)

Detailed Lesson Plan (DLP) Format


School Grade Level
Teacher Learning Areas
Time and Dates Quarter

I. OBJECTIVES
A. Content Standard
B. Performance Standard
C. Learning Competencies/Objectives
Write LC code for each
II. CONTENT
III. LEARNING RESOURCES
A. References
1. Teacher’s Guide pages
2. Learner’s Materials pages
3. Textbook pages
4. Additional Materials from Learning
Resource (LR) portal
IV. POCEDURES
A. Reviewing previous lesson or
presenting the new lesson
B. Establishing a purpose for the lesson
C. Presenting examples/instances of the
new lesson
D. Discussing new concepts and
practicing new skills #1
E. Discussing new concepts and
practicing new skills #2
F. Developing mastery (Leads to
Formative Assessment 3)
G. Finding practical application of
concepts and skills in daily living
H. Making generalizations and
abstractions about the lesson.
I. Evaluating learning

DAILY LESSON LOG (DLL)


School Grade Level
Teacher Learning Area
Teaching Dates Quarter
Teaching Time Section
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
I. OBJECTIVES
A. Content Standard
B. Performance Standard
C. Learning Competencies/ objective
Write the LC code for each
B. CONTENT
C. LEARNING RESOURCES
A. References
1. Teacher’s Guide Pages
2. Learner’s Materials Pages
3. Textbook Pages
4. Additional Materials from Learning
Resource (LR) portal
B. Other Learning Resources
D. PROCEDURES
A. Review previous lesson or presenting a
new lesson
B. Establishing a purpose for the lesson
C. Presenting examples/ instances of new
lesson
D. Discussing new concepts and
practicing new skills #1
E. Discussing new concepts and practicing
new skills #2
F. Developing mastery (leads to formative
assessment)
G. Finding practical applications of
concepts and skills in daily living
H. Making generalizations and abstraction
about the lesson
I. Evaluating learning
J. Additional activities for application or
remediation
E. REMARKS
F. REFLECTION
A. No. of learners who earned 70% on the
formative assessment
B. No. of learners who require additional
activities for remediation
C. Did the remedial lessons work? No. of
learners who have caught up with the
lesson
D. No. of learners who continue to require
remediation
E. Which of my teaching strategies
worked well? Why did this work?
F. What difficulties did I encounter which
my principal or supervisor can help me
solve?
G. What innovation or localized materials
did I use/discover which I wish to share
with other teachers.

Notice
1.

2. What difficulties did you meet in writing your lesson/learning plans?

3. What feedback was/were given by your Resource Teacher in your first draft/succeeding
lesson/learning plans?

4. What were the best features/areas for improvement of your lesson/learning plans?

Analyze
Analyze the various components of your lesson plans by answering the given matrix.
Take note that you must have provisions to do this lesson on a face to face, modular or
through online learning.
Questions Answers
1. How did you arouse students’ interest?
What motivational techniques did you
indicate in your plan?

Questions Answers
2. How did you respond to the diverse types
of learners?
2.1 gender, needs, strength, interests and
experiences
2.2 linguistic, cultural, socio-economic and
religious backgrounds
2.3 with disabilities, giftedness and talents
2.4 in different circumstances
2.5 from indigenous groups
3. What instructional strategies will you
employ in face to face or in a remote learning
delivery for this lesson? Explain.

4. Was the language used appropriate to the


level of the students? Explain your answer
briefly.

5. What types and levels of questions did


you formulate? Are they of higher order
thinking skills (HOTS)? Write two (2)
examples.

6. What instructional resources will you


use? Why? Cite the possible online resources
that you can utilize whether done in the
classroom or in remote learning.

7. Are your modes of assessment aligned


with your learning outcomes and activities?
Cite a specific example.

8. Will your performance task ensure the


mastery of the learning competencies?
Explain briefly.

9. In a scale of 1-10, how will you rate your


learning plan(s)? Justify your answer.

10. If this lesson is not implemented face to


face, how are you going to do it remotely?

Reflect
Why is lesson planning an integral part of the instructional cycle?
Write Action Research Prompts

OBSERVE

1. The problem/challenges that I encountered in writing my learning/lesson plans

REFLECT

2. I hope to achieve to address these problems/challenges by

PLAN

3. Some strategies/solutions/means that I can employ to improve these situations/problems

ACT

4. Based on my answers in nos. 1-3, the possible title of my action research on this episode is

To further to enrich writing my learning/lesson plans whether in the


classroom or in remote learning, these are some of the online resources which will help me
in these activities, (include books, websites, you tube videos and the like and share these to
your peers.)
Realizing the various skills that you need to master in preparing the learning/lesson
plans which are the most difficult? Conduct a simple survey from among your peers by
requesting them to answer this simple questionnaire.
INSTRUCTION: These are the basic skills in lesson plan writing. Rate yourself on the level
of difficulty in doing the following based on your experience.
4- very difficult
3- difficult
2- moderate in difficulty
1- not difficult
4- 3- 2- 1-
very difficult moderate in not difficult
difficult difficulty

1. Stating the learning outcomes

2. Identifying learning resources to


be used

3. Sequencing the lesson in an


engaging and meaningful manner

4. Planning specific learning


activities

5. Identifying strategies to be used

6. Formulating higher order


thinking skills questions (HOTS)

7. Integrating lesson concepts to


real life situations

8. Integrating values in the lessons

9. Formulating assessment tools

10. Identifying performance tasks

11. Giving assignments

12. Planning for lesson closure/


Synthesis

13.Other, (please specify)


Work on my Artifacts
Paste one (1) lesson plan and write your simple reflection.

Learning
FIELD STUDY 2 Episode Delivering
My

FS 2 11
Lessons

Target Your Intended Learning Outcomes


At the end of this Learning Episode, I must be able to:
 Explain the importance of lesson/learning plans.
 Execute my lessons/demonstration lesson well.
 Apply all the given suggestions of my Resource Teacher.
 Demonstrate the ability to teach two or more lessons or subjects using
Clarify Your Task
Delivering My Instruction
Instructional Delivery refers to the interaction among the students, the teacher and
the content for students to learn the knowledge/skills/dispositions that they will need for
further learning and for collaborating with others in a diverse society and a rapidly changing
world. The process of instructional delivery involves applying a repertoire of instructional
strategies to communicate and interact with students around academic content and to support
student engagement. (Innovation Lab Network State Framework for College, Career, and
Citizenship Readiness, and Implications for State Policy).
The process of instructional delivery involves applying a repertoire of instructional
strategies to communicate and interact with students around academic content and to support
student engagement (Council of Chief State School Officers, 2013).
The mode of delivery is an important consideration when designing learning
activities that will support students to develop the skills, knowledge and understandings
required to achieve the intended learning outcomes (ILOs), which will be assessed. The
delivery of instruction must also be responsive and relevant to the needs of the times.
These are the various Learning Delivery Modalities from the Department of
Education.
Distance Learning
This refers to a learning delivery modality where learning takes place between the
teacher and the learners who are geographically remote from each other during instruction.
Modular Distance
Learning is in the form of individualized instruction that allows learners to use self-
learning modules (SLMs) in print or digital format/electronic copy, whichever is applicable
in the context of the learner and other learning resources like Learner’s Materials, textbooks,
activity sheets, study guides and other study materials.
Online Distance Learning

It features the teacher as facilitator, engaging learners’ active participation through the
use of various technologies accessed through the internet while they are geographically
remote from each other during instruction.
Home Schooling

This is an Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) that aims to provide learners with access to
quality basic education through a home-based environment to be facilitated by qualified
parents, guardians or tutors who have undergone relevant training.

Blended Learning
This refers to a learning modality that allows for a combination of a face-to-face and
online distance learning (ODL), face-to-face and modular distance learning (MDL), face-to-
face and TV/Radio-Based Instruction (RBI), and face-to-face learning and a combination
with two or more types of distance learning.
Traditional Face-to-Face Learning

This refers to a learning delivery modality where the students and the teacher are both
physically present in the classroom, and there are opportunities for active engagement,
immediate feedback, and socio-emotional development of learners.

Alternative Delivery Modes (ADM)

Alternative Delivery Modes (ADM) are tried and tested alternative modalities of
education delivery within the confines of the formal system that allow schools to deliver
quality education to marginalized students and those at risk of dropping out in order to help
them overcome personal, social and economic constraints in their schooling.

LEARNING MODALITIES

On Campus
Teaching learning happens when all the students are in the same physical space.

On-Line
Teaching-Learning activities that are managed is an online environment.

Situated
Teaching-learning activities done in field word, practicum or off site.

Participate and Assist


After you have written your lesson plan, confer with your Resource Teacher on how you can
participate/assist in delivering instruction in one of his/her classes. The Robert Gagne’s Nine Events
of Instruction will guide you to implement the various steps well.

Robert Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction


....
.
..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .
1. Gaining Attention

2. Informing Learners
Instruction and ................
3. Stimulating Recall of Practice
Prior Learning
4. Present the Content
5. Provide Learning
Guides Assessment and
6. Elicit Performance Transfer
7. Provide Feedback
8. Assess Performance

9. Enhance Retention

Complete the given matrix by using Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction, once a lesson
is assigned to you. Consult your Resource Teacher if your plans are ready for implementation
or your assistance is needed in any part of the lesson.
Segments of Events of Strategies and Learning
Learning Instruction Activities Used resources /
Materials
Preparation 1. Gaining Attention
2. Inform Learning
Objectives
3. Stimulate Recall
of Prior Learning
Instruction and 4. Present the
Practice Content
5. Provide Learning
Guides
6. Elicit
Performance
7. Provide Feedback
Assessment and 8. Assess
Transfer Performance
9. Enhance
Retention

Notice
Using Robert Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction, what did you notice in the
following segments of learning:

 How did the students react to activities/ various elements to arouse their interest?
 Were the students focused when you were stating the learning objectives at the
beginning of the lesson?

 How did the new learning relate with what they really know?

 Did you notice some students who needed assistance? What did you do?

 Did the students find difficulty in applying the theories/ concepts learned to real life?

 How did your students react to your feedback?

 What pieces of evidence can prove that the students had retention of learning?

Analyze
After planning your lesson(s) you may be requested by your Resource Teacher to
deliver the lesson(s). Your Resource Teacher will use the classroom observation sheet to
evaluate the delivery of your lesson(s). Schools use different tools in rating classroom/online
observations. Below is an example of a classroom observation form/sheet.
Areas of Strengths Areas of Improvement
1. Subject Matter Content

Demonstrates depth and


breadth of the subject matter.

Shows mastery of the subject


matter.
2. Organization of the
lesson

Presents subject matter


sequentially and logically.

States clear learning


outcomes.

Synthesizes main points.

Meets at class scheduled time.


Regularly monitors classroom
on-line course.

3. Rapport/Interaction with
the Students

Holds interest of students.

Is respectful, fair and


impartial.

Provides immediate feedback.

Encourages active
participation.

Interacts with students.

Shows enthusiasm.
4. Teaching Methods and
Strategies

Utilizes relevant teaching


methods/strategies.

Uses learning aids, materials,


and technology.

Employs cooperative/group
involvement in the classroom
and remote learning.

Uses examples that are


simple, clear, precise and
appropriate.

Stays focused on and meets


stated learning outcomes.

5. Presentation of the lesson

Establishes online course or


classroom environment
conductive to learning.

Maintains eye contact.

Use a clear voice, strong


projection, proper
enunciation.

Has good command of the


language.

Uses language within the


level of students.

6. Classroom Management

Begins and end classes in


time.

Uses time wisely.

Attends to course interaction.

Demonstrates leadership
ability; maintains discipline
and control.

Maintains effective classroom


and e-platform managements.

7. Sensitivity to Students’
Needs

Exhibits sensitivity to
students’ personal culture,
gender differences and
disabilities.

Responds appropriately in a
non-threatening, pro-active
learning environment.

8. Support/Assistance to
Students

Assists students with


academic problems.

Clarifies points in the lessons


which are not clear to the
students.

Allots time for


questions/comments.
9. Personal Competencies

Shows self-confidence.

Maintains professional
distance and professional
appearance.

10. Physical Aspects of the


Classroom

Oversees the physical


attributes of classroom (light,
ventilation, acoustics).

Checks number of students in


attendance.

Checks layout of room,


distractions, if any.

Lists any observations on


how the physical aspects of
the classroom affected
content delivery.

Overall impression of teaching effectiveness:

Reflect
Having implemented several lessons in your Cooperating School under the supervision of
your Cooperating Teacher, in what areas of the lesson do you need to improve?
Write Action Research Prompts

OBSERVE

1. Problems/Challenges I encountered to delivering my lesson

REFLECT

2. I hope to achieve to address these problems and challenges by

PLAN

3. Some strategies/solution/means that I can employ to improve these situations/problems

ACT

4. Based on my answers in nos. 1-3, the possible title of my action research in this episode is

To further enrich my knowledge on delivering my instruction whether in the classroom or


in remote learning, these are some of the online resources which will help me in these
activities (include books, websites, you tube videos and the like and share these to your
peers.)
Work on my Artifacts
Attach pieces of evidence of your delivery of (lesson plans, pictures, screen shots and the
like)
Learning
FIELD STUDY 2 Episode Selecting Non-digital
or Conventional

12
Resources and

FS 2
Instructional Materials

Target Your Intended Learning Outcomes


At the end of this Learning Episode, I must be able to:
 Show skills in the selection, development and use of a variety of teaching and
learning resources, to address learning goals. (PPST 4.5.1)
 Show skills in the positive use of non-digital/conventional resources and materials
for student engagement in teaching and learning.
 Demonstrate positive attitude towards the use of resources and instructional
materials.
 Use professional reflection and learning to improve practice. (PPST 7.4.1)

Clarify your Task


We choose the most appropriate or suitable resources or instructional materials based
on our lesson objectives or learning outcomes. Even when technology-based educational
materials abound, the teacher still needs to be competent in selecting and developing
resources and materials that are not ICT-based. Teachers should know how to be resourceful
in tapping non-digital or conventional resources and materials available in the area and
situation.
Any book on educational technology or instructional materials would usually devote
some pages to Edgar Dale’s Cone of Experience. It is a classic model articulating the
different types of audiovisual materials and how these audiovisual types relate to each other.
Seventy-five years ago, in 1946, Dale already identified ten classifications of instructional
materials, which remain to be relevant today, namely: (1) Direct, Purposeful Experiences; (2)
Contrived Experiences; (3) Dramatic Participation; (4) Demonstrations; (5) Field Trips; (6)
Exhibits; (7) Motion Pictures; (8) Radio/Recordings/Still Pictures; (9) Visual Symbols and
(10) Verbal Symbols.
According to Dale, “The cone device is a visual metaphor of learning experiences, in
which the various types of audiovisual materials are arranged in the order of increasing
abstractness as one proceeds from direct experiences.” As such, the Cone of Experience can
be seen more as a continuum, not just a hierarchy. It is a way to see instructional materials in
a continuum from increasing concreteness in one direction to increasing abstractness in the
other.
Jerome Bruner explained the three ways by which we can represent knowledge. These
representations are: 1. Enactive – which involves movement and physical manipulation, 2.
Iconic – which involves pictures and images; and 3. Symbolic – which involves symbols like
letters and numbers. Both the teachers and students make representations of knowledge. The
teachers, when they teach or impart knowledge, and by learners when they show or
demonstrate what they have learned.
Ideally, the more direct and real the experiences given to students to learn something,
the better is the opportunity for learning. However, it is not always possible to do so. For
instance, during the pandemic, all classes switched to flexible learning utilizing online
modalities, TV, Radio and printed modules.
As you work on this episode, remember you take role of an FS student now
participating and assisting the work of selecting non-digital or conventional resources and
instructional materials. You are not simply a detached observer, but you are now a
participant as well. You are more involved in the tasks, becoming more and more a teacher!
Be mindful that you are also developing yourself as a teacher-researcher. Always use
your capacity to notice what is going well? Or what can be missing; what can be improved?
What can be a new way of doing things? Then focus on finding out the answers to these
questions. That as a teacher, you can always find ways to do things better and more
effectively. Also, aim to develop the confidence to try and initiate to continuously improve
your skills.
Revisit your infographics on the Dale Cone of experiences showing types of
audiovisual instructional materials and the selection criteria and steps in using instructional
materials. (Today, some of these materials can be described as multi-sensory, not just audio-
visual.) They will prepare you to perform well in this episode. Go FS student, go!

Participate and Assist


1. Consult your FS Resource Teacher about this episode. Let your teacher know that the task
for this episode is for you to assist the teacher by providing suggestions on resources and
materials that the teacher can use in delivering a lesson on a specific topic.
2. Request your FS Resource Teacher for a topic/lesson he/she will be teaching soon. You
will also need the learning objectives/outcomes for this lesson. Some teachers may instruct
you to write a complete lesson plan.
3. Refer to this guide points. Consider which ones are applicable. The non-digial or
conventional resource or instructional material:
a. Has accurate and meaningful content
b. Aligns to the learning objectives/outcomes of the lesson
c. Elicits student interests and engagement
d. Is inclusive and free from cultural bias
e. Is developmentally appropriate
f. Fosters critical thinking/aesthetic appreciation
g. Allows collaboration among learners
h. Flexible for group or self-study
i. Time and cost-efficient

4. Fill out the table below.


Subject: Grade Level:
Topic:
Learning Objectives/Outcomes
Resources/Instructional What is the use or purpose of Explain why you selected
materials you plan to resource/material? Describe how the resource/material based
utilize in the lesson. you will use the resource/materials on the guide points
to attain the learning mentioned above. How are
objectives/outcomes. these criteria met?

Resources/Instructional What is the use or purpose of Explain why you selected


Materials you plan to resource/material? Describe how the resource/material based
utilize in the lesson. you will use the resource/materials on the guide points
to attain the learning mentioned above. How are
objectives/outcomes. these criteria met?
5. As the situation would permit, try out the resources/materials with the students. Be sure to
follow the steps on using instructional materials found in the Infographics section of this
Episode.

Notice
After you participated or assisted in using resources/instructional materials in
teaching-learning, described what you observed and experienced by answering the items
below.

1. How did you prepare for this activity?

2. Describe how you or the teacher utilized the resources/instructional materials. Narrate your
experience as you participated and assisted.

3. What were your feelings and thoughts while you were assisting with the use of the
resources/materials?

4. Describe how the students responded and participated.

Analyze
What worked well during the activity using the resources/materials?

What part can be improved?

What would you have done differently? What would I change? What make it better next
time?

How does this connect with what you know about selecting and using instructional materials?

Reflect

1. How ready am I in selecting and developing resources/instructional materials in the


teaching-learning process?

2. What do I still need to learn to select and develop resources/instructional materials in


teaching effectively?

3. What can I do to learn more about and practice the use of resources and instructional
materials?

Write Action Research Prompts


This part allows you to synthesize or put together what you noticed, analyzed and
reflected on to come up with a possible topic to explore for an action research.

OBSERVE

1. Doing this episode on selecting and using resources/instructional materials, what


problematic situation/challenges/area of improvement did I find?

REFLECT
2. List at least three sources that you have read about this problem/challenge/area of
improvement
Resource or Reference about the Topic Key points/findings in what I read

On what theories/principles can this problem be anchored?


3. What do I hope to achieve to address the challenge/area of improvement? What change do
I want to achieve?

PLAN

4. What strategies/solutions/means can I employ to improve the situation/solve the problem?

ACT

5. If you will conduct action research, what will be the title (Base this on your answers in nos.
1-3):

Work on my Artifacts
Attach pieces of evidence of what you accomplished in this episode.
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Learning
FIELD STUDY 2 Episode Utilizing
Applications (Apps)
for Teaching and

FS 2
Learning

Target Your Intended Learning Outcomes


At the end of this Learning Episode, I must be able to:
 select applications that are most appropriate to the different aspects of the
teaching-learning process to address learning goals. (PPST 4.5.1)
 show skills in the positive use of applications for student engagement in
teaching and learning. (PPST 1.3.1)
 demonstrate positive attitude towards the use of technology tools. (ICT CST
7.1.2)
 use professional reflection and learning to improve practice. (PPST 7.4.1)
Clarify Your Task
An app, (a shorter way of saying application) is a kind of software which can be
installed in various gadgets – a desktop, laptop, smartphone, and tablet. There are thousands
of apps, each with specific functions. A wide range of functions among others includes,
ordering food, getting a ride, getting a date, doing bank transaction and even praying and
meditating. Now, there are those that are directly useful for teaching and learning which can
be referred to as educational apps. Whether is face-to-face, blended, or fully online, a vast
number of apps can truly enhance the teaching-learning process.
The judicious use of apps can make the teaching-learning process more effective,
efficient, and equally important, more fun and satisfying for both the teacher and the students.
The teacher can use apps in the different stages of planning, preparation, implementation and
assessment. Teacher use apps to prepare high-impact presentations that help them deliver
content. Teachers also use apps to motivate students to participate, resulting in greater and
more enjoyable engagement. Apps are also used to assess, document ad report performance
and achievement.
Your task in this episode is to demonstrate our skills in choosing and using
appropriate applications, enhancing both the delivery of content and the learning and
mastery of the students. You will accomplish this as you participate and assist in your
resource teacher’s class. Whether the class is purely online or blended, carefully observe how
the teacher utilizes apps for e-learning.
An excellent guide for choosing applications to enhance teaching and learning is the
Pedagogy Wheel Model created under the leadership of Dr. Carrington. There were earlier
precursors, but this model appears to be the most comprehensive so far. The model aligns the
applications to four essential levers. The apps’ section considers what attributes the students
will develop, student motivation, tapping higher-order thinking skills as articulated in
Bloom’s taxonomy and at what level the app will be used in the SAMR Model. You will
recall this from your previous technology class and surely learn even more from this episode.
Apple gave a set of five criteria in selecting apps for teaching. The set of criteria
includes developmental appropriateness, motivation, instructional design, motivation and
accessibility.
It is also most likely that you have experienced learning using many of these apps, as
a student. The most popular ones are Canva, Khoot, Mentimeter, Jamboard, Slido, Google
slides, google docs, Flipgrid, etc. And then, some apps are for specific levels and learning
areas. For example, there are hundreds of as for pre-schoolers or kindergarteners, like story
books apps, alphabet and numbers apps, etc. At the same time, there are apps for math,
reading, science for primary, intermediate and secondary or even collegiate levels.
As you work on this episode, remember that you take the role of FS students now
participating and assisting this work of selecting and using apps for more effective
teaching and learning. You are inching closer to shifting the role from being a student to
being the teacher.
Additionally, you take the role of a future researcher. Always use your capacity to
notice what is going well? Or what can be missing, what can be improved? What can be a
new way of doing things? Then focus on finding out the answers to these questions. This is to
develop in you the disposition as a teacher-researcher. That as a teacher, you can always find
ways to do things better and more effectively. Also, aim to develop the confidence to try and
initiate to continuously improve your skills.
Revisit the Pedagogy wheel infographics that follow. The links and QR codes are
provided. Once you have downloaded, enjoy exploring what powers these apps have by
clicking their icons directly from the Pedagogy wheel. An infographic on Choosing Aps for
teachers is also included. Exciting!

Participate and Assist


Before you participate and assist in tasks related to apps, first enumerate the apps you
already know and have probably tried. Explore the Pedagogy Wheel and learn at least five
more. Fill out the table below.

Apps that I already know/have recently How can I utilize this in teaching – learning?
explored

Your guide to participate and assist:


1. Interview your FS resource teacher o her experience in using apps for teaching and
learning.
2. Ask the teacher how you can participate or assist in work involving the use of
applications in one or more of these tasks:
 preparing materials,
 doing a motivational activity,
 delivering a lesson,
 engaging the learners to respond
 giving an assignment,
 making learners practice a skill,
 making the learners collaborate and
 managing the class-checking of attendance.

The more opportunities to observe participate and assist, the better.


Level/ Grade of the Class:
________________________________________________________
Lesson/Topic:
__________________________________________________________________
Apps you plan to utilize in What is the use or purpose of Explain why you selected the
the lesson. using the app. Describe how app, based on the five criteria
you or the teacher will use of developmental
each. appropriateness, motivation,
instructional design,
engagement and accessibility

How dos tis connect with that you know about selecting and using apps?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
_______________
Attach pieces of evidence of what you accomplished in this episode.
Notice
After you participated or assisted in the use of apps in teaching-learning, describe what
you observed and experienced by answering the items below.
1. Describe how you or the teacher utilized the apps. Narrate your experience as you
participated and assisted.

Analyze
What worked well during the activity using the apps?

What part can be improved?

What would you have done differently? What would I change? What will make it next time?

How does this connect with what you know about selecting and using apps?

Reflect
1. How ready am I organizing and using aps in the teaching-learning process?

2. What do I still need to learn in order to use aps in teaching effectively?


3. What can I do to learn more about and practice the use of educational apps?

Write Action Research Prompts


This part allows you to synthesize or put together what you noticed, analyzed, and
reflected on to come up with a possible topic for an action research

OBSERVE

1. What problematic situation/challenges/area of improvement prevailed in using aps?

List at least three sources that you have read about this problem/challenge/area of
improvement.
Resource or Reference about the topic Key points/findings in what I read

On what theories/principles can this problem can be anchored

REFLECT

2. What do I hope to achieve to address the problem? (What change do you want to achieve?

ACT

3. What strategies/solutions/means can you employ to improve the situation/solve the


problem?
4. If you will conduct action research, what will be the title (Base this on your answers in nos,
1-3):

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Work on my Artifacts
Attach pieces of evidence of what you accomplished in this episode.

Learning
FIELD STUDY 2 Episode Utilizing Learning
Management
Systems

FS 2
Target Your Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of this Learning Episode, I must be able to:
 identify the components of an LMS as a virtual learning environment.
 demonstrate skills in using a learning management system (LMS) as a
platform for teaching and learning. (PPST 4.5.1)
 demonstrate positive attitude towards the use of technology tools. (ICT CST
7.1.2)
 use professional reflection and learning to improve practice. (PPST 7.4.1)

Clarify Your Task


The learning environment has recently radically changed. No one would have
anticipated that a pandemic would shift the four corners of the brick-and-mortar classroom to
classroom to the four corners of a computers screen, a tablet, or even a cell phone! While we
believe teachers should be competent in organizing and sing resources in a physical
classroom, a future teacher must be adept in utilizing technology to set up, design, work
and tech in a virtual classroom.
A virtual classroom is usually supported by a platform generally regarded as a
learning management system (LMS) in a flexible learning modality involving online
learning.
LMS is course organizer software. It helps teacher plan, create, manage, and deliver
online education programs (Habulan, 2016.) The most common ones are Canvas, Moogle,
Google Classroom, Blackboard, Microsoft teams, Seasaw, and our local one is Genyo.
As you have learned from your Technology for Teaching and Learning classes,
Learning Management Systems have features and functions that help teachers manage an
online classroom. These features and functions are called by different names deending on the
LMS platform.
Below are some of the LMS common features and the functions and tasks that
teachers are able to use:
1. Dashboard – allows the teacher to see all his/her class/course cards.
2. Module Container – uploads modules and organize them.
3. Sandbox – a workplace that will enable teachers to make drafts or explore the
functions and practice setting up a subject or course.
4. Announcements – communicate with students regarding instruction, reminders and
changes.
5. Discussion boards – set up discussion boards; make students collaborate
6. Meeting rooms – allow the teacher to present lessons and discuss with students
synchronously; enables learners to collaborate on a task/project
7. Assignment – allows orderly giving and scoring assignments
8. People – see who are the embers of the class, get to know the learners more through
their profiles.
9. Assessments/Quizzes – administer formative and summative assessments
10. Resources and add-ons – share and store files, use apps that support or supplement the
other functions of the LMS

Your task in this episode is to participate and assist in virtual learning


environment through LMS. Notice how the teacher organized her virtual classroom. Apply
your skills in facilitating the teaching and learning process by participating in one or more of
the teacher tasks discussed above.
In this episode, consider what you learned in your technology class about the TPACK
model. An effective teacher has technological, pedagogical and content knowledge, TK, PK,
and CK. In planning, setting up, and utilizing a virtual environment through an LMS, these
three components interface. You need to have content mastery of what you will teach (CK).
You also need to know how to facilitate the teaching-learning process from beginning
(gaining students’ attention) to end (assessment and transfer)(PK); and have technological
knowledge (TK).
When you apply your technological knowledge to deliver accurate and relevant
content using the most appropriate pedagogical strategies in the context of a virtual learning
environment, and the learners achieve the learning outcomes, boom! You have successfully
interfaced TPACK!
As you work on this episode, actively notice, analyze and reflect on your experience.
As an FS student, participate and assist will on organizing and using the learning
management system as you apply your technological, pedagogical, pedagogical and content
knowledge (TPACK). Be attentive to your role as a future teacher-researcher as well.
Continually discover more effective ways of interfacing TPACK. When you do, you will
become a teacher that initiates well-thought-of ways to improve and enhance virtual teaching
and learning.
Revisit the infographic on TPACK and how it relates to Learning Management
Systems (LMS). You may open the LMS sites on the internet to see how they are structured.
You can try-out how the different functions and tools work. It will help you recall and focus
once more on various learning management systems that serve as platform for virtual
classrooms.

Participate and Assist


Your guide to participate and assist:
1. Request your FS resource teacher or another teacher who uses an LMS for his/her
class to give you access and allow you to, “observe” his/her virtual classroom
through the LMS.
2. If possible, request the teacher to demonstrate how to navigate and use the LMS.
3. Ask the teacher how you can participate or assist in tasks that the teacher is
organizing or preparing in the LMS.
4. Be guided by the TPACK infographic in this episode. The questions found there
will help you notice, analyze and reflect very well.

Level/Grade of the Class:

Subject:

Lesson or Topic:

Lesson objectives/learning outcomes:


Which LMS did the teacher use: Check one or /ore that were used.
_____ Moodle
_____ Schoology
_____ Google Classroom
_____ Edmodo
_____Genyo
_____ Seesaw
_____ others _______________________________________

What tasks did you participate or assist in? fill out the table below.

What components or parts were present in Under these LMS components or parts, what
the LMS used by the teacher? tasks dis you participate/assist in?

Notice
After you participated or assisted in the LMS, describe what you observed and
experienced by answering the items below.
1. Describe the structure of the LMS utilized by the teacher. How was it organized?
What main components did you find?

2. How was the content taught or delivered? How were the learning activities arranged?
What strategies did the teacher or you use to help students attain the
objectives/outcomes?

3. What was your experience in participating and assisting?

Analyze
1. What do you think are the best features of the LMS that the teacher used? How did
these features help the students learn the content?

2. How did the teacher/or you use the LMS to implement the strategies/activities
planned?

3. How did this connect with what you know about LMS and TPACK?

4. What problem or challenges did the teacher/you or the students encounter in working
with the LMS? How did it/they affect the teacher/leaners? What part/s of the LMS do
you think can still be improved? How can this/these be improved?

Reflect
1. How ready am I organizing and using an LMS?

2. Enumerate the knowledge, skills and attitudes you already have to organize your
virtual earning environment and use an LMS:

Content:

Pedagogical:

Technological:

3. What do you still need to learn in order to use the LMS effectively?
Write Action Research Prompts
This part allows you to synthesize or put together what you noticed, analyzed, and
reflected on to come up with a possible topic for an action research.

OBSERVE

1. What problematic situation/challenges/area of improvement did you see while you


participated and assisted using an LMS?

List at least three sources that you have read about this problem/challenge.
Resource or Reference about the Topic Key points/findings in what I read
On what theories/principles can this problem be anchored?

REFLECT

What do I hope to address - the problem/challenge/area of improvement in LMS use?


What change do you want to achieve?)

PLAN

What strategies/solutions/means can you employ to improve the situation/solve the


problem?

ACT

If you will conduct action research, what will be the title (Base this on your answers
in nos, 1-3):
Work on my Artifacts
Attach pieces of evidence of what you accomplished in this episode.

15

Learning
FIELD STUDY 2 Episode Utilizing Web-
Conferencing Apps
for Synchronous

FS 2
e-learning

Target Your Intended Learning Outcomes


At the end of this Learning Episode, I must be able to:
 Identify features and functions of web conferencing applications that are useful to
instruction.
Clarify Your Task
The call of the times has made it more necessary for future teachers like you to
develop skills in planning, implementing and managing remote learning. One form of remote
learning is done online. Online remote learning can be done synchronous, where the teacher
and students meet and interact in real time and asynchronous, when learning is supposed by
prepared materials and there is no real time interaction between the teacher and the learners.
This episode will focus on synchronous sessions. In order to hold synchronous
classes, you will need to use web-conferencing apps. Some LMS already have these
embedded; some do not. You will need to know how to access, evaluate and utilize the
features and functions of apps like Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Skype,
Blackboard, Webct, and even Messenger.
Again as in the previous episode, the TPACK Model can guide you in how best to
utilize web-conferencing apps when conducting a synchronous learning experience. Another
helpful model that can guide you is the Community of Inquiry Model (COI). This model
identified the “essential elements in an educational experience.” These elements are (1) the
teaching presence, which is about basic teaching tasks; (2) the social presence, which focuses
on establishing a sense of belonging to a community; and (3) the cognitive presence, which
fosters critical thinking and engagement.
While the educational experience referred to in the COI model may also refer to face-
to-face modality, in this episode, you will use the COI model and its three elements in the
context of online learning, specifically the synchronous class. Review the COI and the three
presences through the infographics in this episode. We also included an infographic on the
most common web-conferencing apps.
As you work on this episode, continue to take the role of a keen observer and an
explorer who seeks to learn more and discover better ways of teaching and learning.
When you notice keenly, analyze critically and reflect deeply, you will strengthen
teacher agency, which is the teacher’s capacity to create impact and exert power.

Participate and Assist


Your guide to participate and assist:

1. Request your FS resource teacher to allow you to join his/her synchronous classes Have at
least two to three times to observe the classes, and at least two or more times to participate
and assist.

2. Learn how to use the features of the web-conferencing app that your resource teacher is
utilizing. It can be part of a learning management system or a separate one, like Zoom,
Skype, etc. If possible, request the teacher to demonstrate features of the web conferencing
app. 3. Ask the teacher how you can participate or assist in tasks related to conducting the
synchronous classes.

4. Be sure to read all the questions in this episode before you start your observation and
participation. This will help you focus your attention on the essential aspects of your
experience. Have in mind the Community of Inquiry Model. The descriptors under teaching
presence, social presence, and cognitive presence found in the infographic will help you
notice, analyze and reflect very well.

Class Grade Level: _____ Subject: _____ No. of hours/minutes: _______


Name of Resource Teacher: ____________________________________
Dates when you observed: ______________________________________
Dates when you participated and assisted: __________________________

Notice
After you participated or assisted in synchronous classes using a web-conferencing
app. described what you observed and experienced by answering the items below.

1. Which web-conferencing app did the teacher use for synchronous classes? Describe its
features and how you or the teacher used these features.

Web-conferencing App Feature Was it utilized? If yes, describe how it was


utilized in class.
Virtual background

Microphone icon on/off

Camera icon on/off

Screen share

Reaction buttons
Spotlight

View (using different views)

Polling

Recording

Others

Others

2. How was the content taught or delivered? How were the learning activities facilitated?
What strategies did the teacher or you used to keep the students engaged? How did the
students respond to the teacher? To the activities?

3. What was your experience in participating and assisting in synchronous classes? What
were your thoughts and feelings while you participated and assisted?

Analyze
1. What do you think are the best features of a web-conferencing app that you or the teacher
used? How did these features help the teachers and the students?

2. Referring to the Community of Inquiry Infographic, how well did the teacher/or you use
the web-conferencing app to establish: (Describe in detail.)

Teaching Presence?

Social Presence?
Cognitive Presence?

3. What problem or challenges did the teacher/ you or the students encounter during the
synchronous classes? How did it affect the teacher/learners? What part/s of synchronous
classes do you think can still be improved? How can this/these be improved?

Reflect
1. How ready are you in teaching an online synchronous class?

2. Using a web-conferencing app, how else would you better establish:

Teaching presence?
Social Presence?

Cognitive Presence?

3. What do you still need to learn in order to conduct an online synchronous class using a
web-conferencing app effectively?

Write Action Research Prompts

This part allows you to synthesize or put together what you noticed, analyzed, and reflected
on to come up with a possible topic for an action research.

OBSERVE

1. What problematic situation challenges /area of improvement did you see while you
participated and assisted using a web-conferencing app for synchronous learning?

List at least three sources that you have read about this problem/challenge.
Resource or Reference about them Topic Key points/findings in what I read
On what theory/principles can this problem be anchored?

OBSERVE

What do I hope to address the problem/challenge/area improvement in web of


conferencing app use? What change do you want to achieve?

PLAN

2. If you will conduct an action research, what will be the title (Base this on your answers in
nos. 1-3):

ACT

3. What strategies/solution/means can you employ to improve the situation/solve the


problem?
Work On My Artifacts:
Attach pieces of evidence of what you accomplished in this episode.
Learning
FIELD STUDY 2 Episode Assessing FOR,
AS and OF

FS 2 16
Learning

Target Your Intended Learning Outcomes


At the end of this Learning Episode, I must be able to:
 Distinguish among assessment for learning, assessment as learning and assessment of
learning.
 Cite ways of doing assessment for learning and assessment as learning.
 Explain the effect of assessment for learning and assessment as learning on summative
assessment.

Clarify Your Task


You are expected to observe how assessment for learning and assessment as learning
are implemented in the teaching-learning process.

Participate and Assist


(Note to Student Teacher: As you participate and assist your CT in doing formative.
assessment and in helping students engage in self-assessment, please take note of what you
are expected to give more attention to as asked in the next step of this Learning Episode.
(NOTICE).

1. Assist your CT in the conduct of formative assessment.


2. Offer your assistance to students to engage in self-assessment through your CT.

Notice
1. Take notice of:
the alignment of the different formative assessment tasks used with the learning
outcomes.
 the students' participation, behavioral response, comments in assessment
tasks.
 how the students assess their own progress our own feelings and thoughts as
you assisted your CT:
- formulate the formative assessment tasks.
- Administer formative assessment tasks.

Analyze

 Did the formative assessment tasks help students master what they were expected to
learn?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
____________
 Was students' response to formative assessment exercises favorable or unfavorable?
Why?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
____________

 Did the conduct of formative assessment and self-assessment affect student’s


attainment
of learning outcomes? How?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
____________

 What was the effect of students assessing their own progress on their motivation to
learn?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
____________
Reflect
How would attainment of learning outcomes be affected if there were no formative
assessments nor self-assessments?

Write Action Research Prompts

OBSERVE
1. One thing that went well in the development use /administration of formative assessment
tasks (assessment for learning) is

2. One thing that did not go very well in the development/ use/administration of formative
assessment tasks (assessment for learning) is

3. One good thing observed in students' self-assessment (assessment as learning) is

4. One thing in students' self-assessment (assessment as learning) that needs improvement


based on what were observed is

REFLECT

The formative assessment activities process did not go well because

For the students, self-assessment worked because


For the students, self-assessment did not work because

ACT

To ensure that formative and self-assessment processes serve their purpose, to help students
learn, I will learn from other's best practices by researching on

PLAN

To help improve formative and self-assessment practices, I plan to conduct an action research
on

Work On My Artifacts:
Compile activities/techniques in formative assessment and in self-assessment used by your
FS Resource Teacher in the classes you observed. Include your annotations/improvements on
the assessment tasks,

Add other activities/techniques that you have researched on. e.g. TED Talks on assessment.
17

Learning
FIELD STUDY 2 Episode Using Traditional and
Authentic Types of
Assessment for

FS 2
Formative and
Summative Purposes

Target Your Intended Learning Outcomes


At the end of this Learning Episode, I must be able to:
 Determine if an assessment task is aligned to the intended learning outcome.
 Evaluate traditional and authentic assessment tasks in the light of the principles of test
construction.
 Identify a problem related to traditional and authentic assessment for an action
research.
Clarify Your Task
You are expected to formulate/develop traditional and authentic assessment tasks for
formative and summative assessments that are aligned with learning outcomes.

Participate and Assist


(Note to Student Teacher: You participate and assist your FS Resource Teacher in giving
traditional and authentic forms of assessment for formative or summative purposes, please
take note of what you are expected to give more attention to as asked in NOTICE, the next
step.)
1. Confer with your Cooperating Teacher about the lessons for the week or better still
study you Cooperating Teacher’s lesson plans for the week. This may also be done face-to-
face or online.
2. Ask your Cooperating Teacher what you can do to assist him/ her in the assessment
phase of the lesson, e.g. contribute/ formulate assessment tasks, supervise students as they do
assessment tasks.

Notice
1. Take notice of:
 The alignment of the different assessment task/s both paper-and-pencil (traditional)
and non-paper –and-pencil tests (authentic) used to assess the learning outcomes.
 The quality of both traditional and authentic assessment tasks used (if constructed in
accordance with principles of test construction/ assessment tasks development.
 The students’ comments/ reaction /response/behavior while doing both traditional and
authentic assessment tasks
 The CT’s comments/ reaction /response/behavior while giving both traditional and
authentic assessment tasks
 The assessment tasks used for formative purposes (to ensure lesson understanding and
mastery) and for summative (grading) purposes
 Your own feelings and thoughts as you assisted your CT:
- formulate the assessment task
- administer the assessment

Analyze
1. Are the assessment tasks aligned with the learning outcomes?
2. Did teacher make use of both traditional and authentic assessment tasks?

3. Are the traditional and authentic assessment tasks (written tests) formulated in accordance
with principles of test construction?

4. Were the assessment tasks for formative purposes also used for summative purposes? Why
or why not?

5. Where were assessment results students better – in the results of traditional or authentic
assessment?

6. Which assessment activity/ activities did the students like more? like least? Why?

Reflect
How can I make the assessment-process more meaningful to and more acceptable to
students?

Write action Research Prompts

OBSERVE

1. One thing/ some things went well is/ are in the development/ use/ administration of
assessment tasks are …

2. One thing/ some things is/ are that did not go very well in the development/ use /
administration of assessment tasks are …

REFLECT

This part of the assessment process went well because …


This part of the assessment process did not go well because …

ACT

To ensure that the assessment process serves its purpose, to help students learn, I will
read researches on…. or view video on….

PLAN

To help improve assessment practice, I would like to conduct an action research on …


Work on my Artifacts
Compile samples of traditional and authentic assessment tasks used in the classes you
observed. Include your annotations/ improvements on the assessment tasks.
Learning
FIELD STUDY 2 Episode
Grading and
Reporting

FS 2 18
Target Your Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of this Learning Episode, I must be able to:
 Interpret scores correctly
 Compute grades based on DepEd’s grading policy
 Report grades to parents meaningfully.

Clarify Your Task


In this episode, you will interpret score correctly, compute grades based on the DepEd
grading system and report grades to parents/guardians during Parents- Teachers Conference.

Participate and Assist


(Note to Student Teacher: As you participate and assist your FS Resource Teacher in
scoring assessment tasks, computing grades and reporting grades to parents and
guardians, please take note of what you are expected to give more attention to as asked
in the next step of this Learning Episode (NOTICE).
1. Confer with your Resource Teacher about scoring students’ assessment tasks, grade
computation and reporting. This may also be done face-to-face or online.
2. Ask your Resource Teacher what you can do to assist him/her in the scoring of
students’ assessment tasks, grade computation and preparation for reporting in the
Parents-Teachers Conference

Notice
1. Take note of:
 The individual student’s scores in relation to established criterion of success or
cut-off score;
 Parents’/guardians’ participation and comments during Card-Giving Day /
Parents’-Teachers’ Conference
 Your own feelings and thoughts as you assisted your CT:
- Score tests and compute grades
- Prepare for PTC
- Respond to queries and other concerns raised in the PTC

Analyze
1. What are the teaching implications of the students’ test scores and grades?
2. In what subjects did students perform best? Poorest?
3. How was the PTC attendance of parents and guardians? What does this imply?
4. What parents/guardians’/comments were most common during Card-Giving Day?

Reflect
What personal message do I get from these students’ scores, grades and
parents’/guardians’ PTC attendance and comments?

Write Action Research Prompts

OBSERVE

1. One good thing that I observe in scoring/grading/Parents-Teachers Conference was

2. One thing that did not go very well in scoring/grading/Parents-Teacher Conference


was

REFLECT

The scoring/grading/Parents-Teachers Conference went well because


The scoring/grading/Parents-Teachers Conference did not go well because
ACT

To ensure that the scoring, grading and the conduct of PTC serve their purpose, i.e. to
ensure that the students learn, I will read researches on … or view video on …

PLAN

To help improve scoring, grading practices and the conduct of PTC, I would like to
conduct an action research on

Work on my Artifacts
Compile samples of scoring and grade computation that you did. The tests and
products/portfolios that you score and the Students’ Report Card must belong to the same
students to see development. Include snapshots of PTCs and list of parents’/guardians’
comments during PTC and how these comments were addressed.
19

Learning
FIELD STUDY 2 Episode Writing an Initial
Action

FS 2
Research Plan

Target Your Intended Learning Outcomes


At the end of this Learning Episode, I must be able to write an initial Action
Research Plan.

Clarify Your Task


Developing an Initial Action Research Plan

“A good plan is half of the work done” goes a saying.

Planning is an important sill that every teache3r should have Just like lesson
planning, doing research requires a double plan. It sets a direction where one is going,
how to go there, why should one go there, and above all, what is there to accomplish.

The ultimate goal of doing action research is improve teacher’s practices in


order to improve learning. It requires one to e reflective, observant, and inquiring and
must be ready to take action.

Any research action plan should be placed in writing, just like a lesson plan.
This is what we are going to do.

Clarify Your Task


The first four episodes of this FS workbook helped you learn the important purposes
and the process involved in doing action research.
The rest of the episodes focused on crucial aspects of teaching and learning. While
you assisted and participated, the episode questions guide you notice, analyze and reflect on
your experiences. You also identified issues and problems or areas of improvement and then
thought of interventions, innovations, or strategies to address them (Action Research
Prompts). You are now ready elaborate or expand these action research prompts.
In this final episode, your task is to written an initial action research plan. Any
research action plan should be planned and written well. Put together what you learned about
action research and all insights you gained in working on the past FS 2 episodes.

Participate and Assist


We said at the beginning that all teachers can make an Action Research. It is easy to
do it. Let’s try doing it. Today, you shall develop a Plan for our Action Research by
following the simple cycle.

Use the following steps of the model. Your answer to the Key Questions in each step
will guide you in making your plan.

 Step 1: OBSERVED. Observe and notice to identify the common problems.


Key questions:
 What common problem have I observed and noticed?
 Can I translate the problem into questions?
 Why is the problem important to me as a future teacher?
 Why is the problem important to the learners?
 What I have I read and learned about this problem in my previous courses?
 What do references say about the problem?

 Step 2: REFLECT: Start to reflect on the identified problem. However,


reflection is done all throughout the action research process.
Key questions:
 Is there a way to solve the identified problem? How will I do it?
 Is looking for a solution or answer to the problem worth doing?
 Will solving the problem improve my teaching practice? How?
 Will it improve my skill as a researcher and reflective teacher?

 Step 3: PLAN FOR ACTION. Appropriate action or solution to the problem in a


plan.
Key questions:
 What probable action will I make? Will my intervention be doable?
 How will I describe my intervention, innovation, or actions to address the
identified problem?
 How long will it take to implement the intervention, action or innovation?
 With whom shall I work with?
 Will the results be use of? How?

 Step 4: ACTION on the PLAN: This step will l be done during the Teaching
Internship for FS 2 if given the time. You may collaborate with your mentor or
your classmate.

Notice
Remember: Noticing is making sense of your observations and making interpretation to
adapt to the situation. It begins with paying attention that leads to interpretation and deciding
what action should be taken.

Making a capsule Action Research Plan will prepare you to undertake an actual
Action research. You will be able to assist your mentor to do similar research together.

Episod Title Action


e Research
Writing
Prompts page
1 The Teacher We Remember 7
2 Embedding Action Research for Reflective Teaching 15
3 Understanding AR Concepts, Processes and Models 26
4 Matching Problematic Learning Situation with Probable Action 34
5 Preparing the Learning Environment: an Overview 40
6 Enhancing a Face-to-Face Learning Environment 46
7 Making On-Line or Virtual Learning Environment safe and 55
Conducive
8 Establishing My Own Classroom Routines and Procedures in a 62
face-to-Face/ Remote Learning
9 Creating My Classroom/ Remote Learning management Plan 71
10 Writing My Learning/Lesson Plan 82
11 Delivering My Lessons 94
12 Selecting Non-Digital or Conventional Resources and 107
Instructional Materials
13 Utilizing Applications (Apps) for teaching and learning 118
14 Utilizing Learning Management Systems 129
15 Utilizing Web-Conferencing Apps for Synchronous E-Learning 140
16 Assessing FOR, AS and OF Learning 149
17 Using Traditional and Authentic Types of Assessment for 161
Formative and Summative
18 Grading and Reporting 171
19 Writing an Initial Action Research Plan

Analyze
We said at the beginning that all teachers could make an Action Research. It is easy to do
it. Let’s try doing it. Today, you shall develop a Plan for our Action Research by following
the simple cycle. You will share your output with your mentor for an opportunity to work
together.
Topic you chose: (from the past episodes)
Episode number and Title:
Writing Action Research Prompt page:
Model A:

Activity 1: Developing an Initial Research Action Plan

A. Observe/ Notice
What problem/ concern have I noticed that affect teaching-learning?
Example response. The problem I have noticed is that there is a lot of competition in
the classroom. The slow learners are left behind.

 Write your own observed/ noticed classroom here:

B. Reflect
Think deeply of the problem and your observation. Why is this happening? Can the
slow learners be helped? How will be done?
Example response. I think most of the activities are very competitive. There are
always winners and losers. The smart students overrule the poor students thus often
they continue to be losers. With situation, I believe, that I should modify my
classroom strategy.

 Write your reflective response to the problem you stated:


C. Plan for Action
Key questions:
- What will I do as a teacher to solve the problem?

- How will I describe my intervention, innovation, or actions to the identified


problem?

- How long will it take to introduce the intervention?

- With whom shall I work?

- What materials do I need?

- Are methods, participants, data collection, time table considered in my Plan for
Action?

Example response: My plan is to introduce cooperative learning in the classroom. I create


mixed ability grouping with fast, average and slow learners in their activities. I will rotate the
leadership in the group, so that each one will have a chance. The bright will assist or help the
slow ones. I will try this out for eight weeks. I think I can work alone with my students. I
need only table and chairs or if not available, arm chairs arranged in circles will be an
alternative.

 Write your own Plan of Action Research based on the key questions. You give more
details.
D. References
Include at least 3 reading materials about the intervention that will be used.
Example response
List of Readings for Cooperative Learning
5. C Brame & Biel, R. (2015) Group work: Using cooperative learning groups
effectively. http://cft.vanderbilt.rdu/guides-sub-pages
6. G. palmer. (2017) Cooprtive learning-Instructional Methods, Stategies and
Teachnologies, Granite pressbooks, pb. Chap .7
7. D. Johnson & R. Johnson (2017) Cooperative Learning. Universiy of Minnesota,
USA
 Enter your own reading list
1. ____________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________
E. Act (Implementation of the Action Research Plan)

Note: The implementation of the Plan will follow when time allows. A more detailed
research action Plan will be required. The McNiff and Whitehead (2014) of DepEd (2016)
models may be used depending on the advice of the mentor.

Now, to further elaborate on your Action Research Plan, use the DepEd template
below:
Remember to read the rubric in this episode to know your teacher will evaluate your
Action Research plan. This rubric will remind you of the criteria for an excellent action
research plan.
You can also watch this short video, explaining the parts of the DepEd Action
research template: HOW TO WRITE AN TACTION RESEARCH PROPOSAL? DedEd
Order No. 16, s. 2017- YouTube
Here is the link of the sample proposal discussed in the video:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/
344608953_Improving_Attendance_and_Academic_Performance_Among_Grade_12_Studen
ts_through_Incentive-Based_Intervention

Model B: DepEd Template


Action Research Proposal
Name:

Proposed Title:
I. Context and Rationale Study Background
II. Action Research Question AR Questions

III. Proposed Innovation, Intervention Strategy Describe Innovation/Intentional/Strategy

IV. Action Research Methods (Describe Action Research Methods)


a. Participants/Others sources of Data
b. Data Gathering Methods
c. Data Analysis Plan

V. Action Research Work Plan (Summative Action Research Work Plan)

VI. Cost Estimate (Write cost estimate)

VII. Plan for Dissemination and Utilization (Describe how the results will be shared)

VIII. References (Write at least three references.)

Reflect

Remember: Reflection is a process of making sense one’s previous experience. Please take a
look on what you do in the classroom and think about why you do it. Recall things that you
have done in the previous segment. You may include your thoughts, feelings, reasoning
relating and reconstructions about it.

What was your experience in writing the action research plan?

What knowledge, attitude, and skills did you have that helped you accomplish it?

What do you still need to learn and develop in yourself to be skilled teacher-researcher?

Work on my Artifacts
Your artifact will be taken from your activity in preparing an action research plan in
this episode. You will expand the answer that you have given and place in the template
below.

My Initial Action Research Plan

Proposed Title:

I. My Plan of Action:
II. My Reflection about the Problem

III. My Plan of Action:

References:

Submitted by:
Name: ____________________________________ Degree Pursued: ________________
Name of Institution: _________________________________________SY___________

JOB WELL DONE!


Remember, in the succeeding episodes, you will be reflecting on how you can conduct an
Action Research in the different topics that you will be able to participate and assist.
Good luck to all. Enjoy your journey to becoming a Reflective Teacher Practitioner!

Rubric for Action Research Proposal


Encircle the number that corresponds to your rating.
Criteria Key Questions 4 3 2 1
Excellent Very Satisfactory Needs
Satisfactory Improvement
Context and 1. Why am I doing this? 4 3 2 1
rationale and 2. What is the background of my The importance of the The importance The importance The importance
Action action research? research was clearly of the research of the research of the research
Research 3. What problem/ question am I explained and addressed. is explained. is mentioned. is not given.
Question trying to solve? One major issue was
identified.
The action research
problem logically proceeds
from the context and
rationale.
Proposed 1. What do I plan as a solution to 4 3 2 1
Innovation, the problem I identified The purpose, extent, and The purpose, The purpose, Proposed
Intervention (Describe.) limitations of the proposed extent, and extent, and innovation/inter
Strategy 2. What innovation will I solution/ limitations of limitations of vention/strategy
introduce to solve the problem? innovation/intervention/ the proposed the proposed are not
(Describe.) Strategy is clearly solution/ solution/ presented.
3. What strategy should I described. innovation/inter innovation/inter
introduce? (Describe.) vention/ vention/
Strategy is Strategy is
stated. incomplete.
Action Plan of action Research 4 3 2 1
Research 1. Who are to participate? (my The action research Description of Description of The action
Methods students, peers, myself) methods are suited to the the participants the research research
2. What are my sources of nature and purposes of the and data method, methods are not
information? (participants research. gathering and participants and described.
3. How shall I gather Description of the analysis is data gathering
information? participants and data complete. and analysis
4. How will I analyze the gathering and analysis are methods are
data/information? clear and complete. incomplete.
Action 1. What should my work plan 4 3 2 1
Research Work contain? (targets, activities, Targets, activities, persons Descriptions Descriptions Descriptions
Plan/Cost persons involved, timeline, cost) involved, timeline, and targets, targets, targets,
2. How long will I conduct my cost are realistic and are activities, activities, activities,
intervention? ?(For reliable described clearly. persons persons persons
results 8 to 12 weeks involved, involved, involved,
timeline, and timeline, and timeline, and
cost are not cost are not cost are
described complete. primarily
clearly. missing.
Literature 1. What reading materials and 4 3 2 1
Review and references are included in my Has 2-3 references which Has 2-3 References are No references
References review of literature are all academically references, but not sufficient indicated
appropriate and relevant to not all
the action research academically
problem. appropriate and
relevant to the
action research
problem.
Total score

TRANSMUTATION OF SCORE TO GRADE/RATING

Score 20 19-18 17 16 15 14 13-12 11 10 9-8 7-below


Grade 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00 3.5 5.00
99 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 75 72 71-below

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