Field Study 1
Learners Development and Environment
REFLECTION
The central focus of the first field study is all about the learners and the
environment where they are honed, developed and nurtured into a desired individual.
Lessons and discussions under this subject is a great opportunity to know who the
learners are and what are their present stand and point in the whole educative process.
The best way to understand the learners in a general sense is by way of in depth thinking
and analysis of the current trend and shift of education which has a direct impact and
effect to the learners. The change of the perspective goes hand in hand with the potential
change of how we view these individuals. It has been emphasized so many times that
gone are the days where the teacher is the center of the process and learners are just
passive and waiting to be filled up with knowledge.
Another concern of the study is to take a look on the environment where the
learners will be developed. Several topics were anchored on describing what an essential
and conducive learning environment is for the learners. An environment that is engaging,
comfortable and free from any disruptions that may lead to poor learning. A place that is
fun and worth spending for.
Through Field Study 1, I was able to have my first off- campus field observation.
The very main point for the observation is to have a first hand in contact with the learners
as well as to conduct an observation on the physical aspects of the school such as the
different facilities, classrooms, etc. It’s the very first time that I was able to meet a lot
students coming from different fields. It is also the very first time for me to have an actual
classroom observation. I learned a lot of things from the student up until issues concerning
the overall aspect of the learning environment. My cooperating teacher shared a lot of
insights and tips on how to make a classroom effective and conducive to the varied and
different needs of the diverse learners. I was able to conduct field interviews to the
teachers, students, department heads and staff of the school as regards on how they
view the learners as well as their ways and styles on making an active and engaging
learning environment.
The observation ended successfully with a lot of learnings and experiences gained.
I ended up to with so many great realizations and reflections with the experience.
In totality, the very first thing that a teacher must do is to understand and know the
individuality of all the learners’ inside the perimeter of the classroom before starting or
doing anything. Making sure that all the succeeding processes be anchored on the needs
of the learners.