FIELD STUDY 1

Learning Episode 2

Name of FS Student: _____________________ Year and Section: BSEd - 3A

Course: Supplemental Education Grade Observation: _______________

Resource Teacher: ______________________ Signature _________________

Cooperating School : ________________________ Address: _______________________

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Intended Learning Outcome

Differentiate the characteristics and needs of learners from developmental levels.

Task:
1. Observe 3 groups of learners from different levels.
2. Describe each of the learners based on your observations.
3. Validate your observation by interviewing the learners.
4. Compare them in terms of their interests and needs.

Task 1. Use the observation guide provided for you to document your observation.

Physical
1. Observe their gross motor skills how they carry themselves, how they move, walk, run, go up the stairs, etc.
2. Are gross movements clumsy or deliberate or smooth?
3. How about their fine motor skills? Writing, drawing, etc.

Social
1. Describe how they interact with teachers and other Adults.
2. Note how they also interact with peers.

Emotional
1. Describe the emotional disposition or temperament of the learners.
2. How do they express their wants/needs.
3. How do they handle frustrations?
4. Describe their level of confidence as shown in their behavior, Are they self – conscious?

Cognitive
1. Describe their ability to use words to communicate their ideas.
2. Describe how they figure out things. Do they comprehend easily? Look for evidence of their thinking skills.
 ANALYSIS

Write the most salient development characteristics of the learners observed and based on these characteristics
think of the implication for the teacher.

LEVEL SALIENT IMPLICATIONS TO THE TEACHING – LEARNING

PROCESS

Preschool

Elementary

High School

1. While you were observing the learners did you recall your own experiences when you’re at their age? What
similarities or differences do you have with the learners you observed?
2. Think of a teacher you cannot forget for positive or negative reasons, rib her traits

3. Were there opportunities for problem solving? Describe how they showed problem solving abilities.

LEARNERS Development Matrix

Record the data you gathered about the learners characteristics and needs in the matrix below or in your own
way of presentation.

Development Preschooler Elementary High School

Domain Age Range Age Range Age Range
3-5 yrs. old) 6-10 yrs. old) 13-15 yrs. old)
Physical

Gross – motor skills

Fine Motor Skill

Social

Interaction with
teachers

Interaction with friends

Emotional
Moods and
temperament

Emotional
independence
Cognitive

Communication Skills

Thinking Skills

Problem Solving