FIELD STUDY 1: THE LEARNERS DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT

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Episode 1:
THE SCHOOL AS A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Name of FS Student______________________________________________________________
Course_________________________________ Year & Section __________________________
Resource Teacher______________________ Signature________________ Date_____________
Cooperating School______________________________________________________________

My Target
At the end of this activity, I will be competent in determining a school environment that
provides social, psychological, and physical environment supportive of learning.

My Performance (How I will be rated)
Field Study 1 Episode 1- The School as a Learning Environment
Focused on: Determining a school environment that provides social, psychological, and
physical environment supportive of learning.
Tasks
Exemplary
4
Superior
3
Satisfactory
2
Unsatisfactory
1
Observation/
Documentation:
All tasks were
done with
outstanding
quality; work
exceeds
expectations

4
All or nearly all
tasks were done
with high quality




3
Nearly all tasks were
done with acceptable
quality




2
Fewer than half of tasks
were done; or most
objectives met but with
poor quality



1
My Analysis Analysis questions
were answered
completely; in
depth answers;
thoroughly
grounded on
theories
-Exemplary
grammar and
spelling.

4
Analysis questions
were answered
completely

Clear connection
with theories

Grammar and
spelling are
superior.

3
Analysis questions
were not answered
completely

Vaguely related to
the theories

Grammar and spelling
acceptable


2
Analysis questions were
not answered.

Grammar and spelling
unsatisfactory






1

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My reflection Reflection
statements are
profound and
clear, supported
by experiences
from the episode.

4
Reflection
statements are
clear but not
clearly supported
by experiences
from the episode.

3
Reflection statements
are shallow;
supported by
experiences from the
episode.


2
Reflection statements
are unclear and shallow
and are not supported
by experiences from the
episode.


1
My portfolio Portfolio is
complete, clear,
well-organized
and all supporting
documentation
are located in
sections clearly
designated.



4
Portfolio is
complete, clear,
well-organized
and most
supporting
documentation
are available
and/or logical and
clearly marked
locations.

3
Portfolio is
incomplete;
supporting
documentation is
organized but is
lacking.





2
Portfolio has many
lacking components; is
unorganized and
unclear.







1
Submission Before deadline.


4
On the deadline.


3
A day after the
deadline.

2
Two days or more after
the deadline.

1
Subtotals

Overall Score
Rating based on
transmutation:


______________________________ _________________
Signature of FS Teacher above printed name Date

Transmutation of Scores to Grades/ Ratings
Score

20
18-19
17
16
15
14
Grade

1.0
1.25
1.5
1.75
2.00
2.25
Rating

99
96
93
90
87
84
Score

12-13
11
10
8-9
7- below
Grade

2.50
2.75
3.00
3.5
5.00
Rating

81
78
75
72 and
below


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My Map
A general observation of the campus and the classroom is an exciting way to
start my observation.
My mission is to do the following tasks:
1. Visit a school. Look into facilities and support learning areas in the campus, then in the
classroom.
2. Accomplish the checklist as you move around the school premises.
3. Based on your gathered data in the checklist, describe the school environment.
4. Make a reflection on the characteristics of a school environment that promotes learning.
5. Present your idea of a good school environment through any of these:
a. Descriptive paragraph
b. Photo essay
c. Sketch or drawing
d. Poem, song or a rap

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My Tools
As you move around the campus, activity forms are provided for you to document your observations. It
is advised that you read the entire worksheet before proceeding to the school site. A good understanding of the
activities and tasks to be accomplished in the activity sheets will yield better learning results.
SCHOOL FACILITIES CHECKLIST
Familiarize yourself with the different areas and facilities of the school. Check the column to indicate their
availability. Give a brief description of those that are available on the last column.

Facilities Available Not available Description

Office of the Principal

Library

Counseling room

Canteen/ Cafeteria

Medical Clinic

Audio-visual/ Media Center

Reading center

Speech Laboratory

Science Laboratory

Gymnasium

Auditorium

Home Economics Room

Industrial Workshop Area

PTA Office

Comfort Room for Boys

Comfort Room for Girls

Others (please specify)


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An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

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

1. Describe the community or neighborhood where the school is found.
2. Describe the school campus. What colors do you see? What is the condition of the buildings?
3. Pass by the offices. What impression do you have of these offices?
4. Walk through the school halls, the library, the cafeteria. Look around and find out the other facilities
that the school has.


Name of the School Observed:
__________________________________________________________________
School Address:
______________________________________________________________________________
Date of Visit:

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An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

Be guided by these tasks as you do observation. Then accomplish the matrix to record your data.
1. Look at the walls of the classroom what are posted on the walls? What heroes, religious figures, lessons,
visual aids, announcements, do you see posted?
2. Examine how the pieces of furniture are arranged. Where is the teachers table located? How are the
tables and chairs/ desks arranged?
3. What learning materials/ equipment are present?
4. Observe the students. How many are occupying one room?
5. Is the room, well- lighted and well ventilated?

CLASSROOM FACILITIES MATRIX
Classroom Facilities
Description
(location, number, arrangement, condition)
1. Wall Displays


2. Teachers Table

3. Learners Desks

4. Blackboard

5. Learning Materials/ Visual Aids

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.


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My Analysis

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









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

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My Reflections

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




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




3. What kind of classroom is conducive to learning?




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




5. Write your additional learning and insights here.

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My Portfolio

My Personal Illustration of an Effective School Environment