FIELD STUDY 1 LEARNING EPISODE
The School Environment
FS 1 1
Activity 1.1 EXPLORING THE SCHOOL CAMPUS
Resource Teacher: ________________Teacher’s Signature:_________ ____ School:___________________
Grade/Year Level: ________________ Subject Area: __________________ Date: _____________________
SCHOOL FACILITIES OBSERVATION CHECKLIST
Facilities Description Will it contribute
to the students’
learning and
development?
Why?
The Principal’s
office has a clean,
and a cozy view and
it’s well ventilated.
The display and the
decorations are well
arranged, full of
different information
and nice to look at
everywhere.
Yes, it had a
contribution to the
students’ learning
and development
because they will be
inspired in cleaning
their classrooms or
them to have a
conjucive
environment
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Office of the
Principal
Library
Counseling Room
Canteen/Cafeteria
Medical Clinic
Audio
Visual/Learning
Resource Center
Science Laboratory
Gymnasium
Auditorium
Outdoor/Garden
Home Economics
Room
Industrial Workshop
Area
PTA Office
Comfort Room for
Boys
Comfort Room for
Girls
Others
(please specify)
An observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT
Read the following statements carefully. Then write your observation report on the space provided.
Guide Question Classroom Observation Report
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, library,
the cafeteria. Look around and find out that
the school has.
Observation REPORT
Resource Teacher: ________________Teacher’s Signature: _____________ School:___________________
Grade/Year Level: ________________ Subject Area: __________________ Date: _____________________
1. Looks 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 teacher’s 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-lit well-ventilated?
Observation REPORT
Name of School Observed _____________________________________
Location of the School ________________________________________
Date to Visit ________________________________________________
ANALY Z E
How do school campus and the classroom in particular impact the learning of the students going to school?
what are your conclusions?
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How does this relate to your knowledge of child and adolescent development? How does this relate to your
knowledge of facilitating learning?
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REFLECT
Would you like to teach in the school environment you just observed? Why? Why not?
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What kind of school campus is conductive to learning?
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What kind of classroom is conductive to learning?
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In the future, how can you accomplish your answer in number 3?
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Write your additional learning’s and insights here.
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OBSERVED, ANALYZE, REFLECT
Activity 1.2 OBSERVING BULLETIN BOARD DISPLAYS
Resource Teacher: ________________Teacher’s Signature: _____________ School:___________________
Grade/Year Level: ________________ Subject Area: __________________ Date: _____________________
An observation Guide for BOARD DISPLAYS
Read the following carefully before you observe.
1. Go around the school and examine the board displays. How many board displays do you see?
2. Where are the display boards found? Are they in places where target viewers can see them?
3. What are the displays about? What key messages do they convey? What images and colors do you see? How
are the pieces of information and images arranged?
4. What materials were used in making the displays? Are borders used?
5. Do you notice some errors? (Misspelled words, grammar inconsistencies and the like)
6. Are the messages clear and easily understood?
7. think about what got your attention. Why did it get your attention?
8. Take a photos of the display boards (if allowed)
BOARD DISPLAYS EVALUATION FORM
Topic of the Board Display ______________________________________
Location of the Board Display in School ___________________________
Check the column that indicates your rating.
Write comments to back up your ratings.
4-Outstanding
3-Very Satisfactory
2- Satisfactory
1-Needs Improvement
Criteria NI S VS O Comments
1 2 3 4
Effective
Communicati
on
It conveys the
message
quickly and
clearly.
Attractivenes
s
Colors and
arrangement
catch and hold
interest.
Balance
Objects are
arranged, so
stability is
perceived.
Unity
Repeated
shapes or
colors or use
of borders
hold display
together.
Interactivity
The style and
approach
entice learners
to be involved
and engaged.
Legibility
Letters and
illustrations
can be seen
from a good
distance.
Correctness
It is free from
grammar
errors,
misspelled
words,
ambiguity.
Durability
It is well-
constructed,
items are
securely
attached.
Bulletin Board Evaluated by: __________________________________________________________________
Location: _________________________________________________________________________________
Brief Description of the Bulletin Board: _________________________________________________________
EVALUATION
Strengths Weaknesses
Description of the Bulletin
Board Layout
Evaluation of educational
content and other aspects
Recommendation or
suggestions for improvement
Signature of Evaluator over
Printed Name:
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ANALYZE
What do you think was the purpose of the board display?
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Did the board display design reflect the likes/interests of its target audience? Why? Why not?
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Was the language used clear and simple for the target audience to understand? Why? Why not?
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Was the board display effective? Why? Why not?
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What suggestions can you make?
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REFLECT
1. Name at least five skills that a teacher should have to be able to come up with effective board
displays. Elaborate on why each skill is needed.
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2. Which of the skills you names in #1 do you already have? Recall your past experiences in making
board displays. How do you practice these skills?
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3. Which skills do you still need to develop? What concrete steps will you take on how you can improve
on or acquire these skills.
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