Field Study 1 Module 1
Field Study 1 Module 1
This course is designed to help the Field Study. Students verify the behavior of the child
in the actual learning environment. It will require them to recognize feasible approaches to
facilitate learning considering the learner’s different phases of development and social
environment.
Field Study 1 can be anchored on these professional education subjects:
• Child and Adolescent Development
• Facilitating learning
• Social Dimensions of Education
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
1. Identify the stage of the physical, motor, linguistic, literacy, cognitive, social and
emotional development of the children or adolescents as manifested in the actual
classroom setting.
2. Observe and reflect on the different approaches employed by the teacher in dealing
with learners in the different stages of development.
3. Analyze how the teaching and learning process should be conducted considering the
different phases of child development.
School as a EPISODE 1
Learning • Visit a school; look into its An illustration of a Learning Determines an
Environment facilities and areas that school that is Environment environment that
support learning (i.e., supportive of provides social,
classroom, library, learning or a “child- psychological and
playground, and friendly school” physical
canteen). through any of the environment
• Describe the school following: supportive of
environment A descriptive Curriculum learning.
• Prepare an observation paragraph
log A photo essay
Learner’s EPISODE 2
Characteristics “YOU AND I
and Needs ARE DIFFERENT”
• Observe 3 groups of Narrative description Diversity of Differentiate learners
learners from different of Diversity among Learners of varied
levels. children characteristics and
• Describe each group of needs
learners based on your
observations
• Validate your
observation by
interviewing the learners
• Compare them in terms
of their interests and
needs.
Individual EPISODE 4
Differences and • Observe a class on a Narrative description Diversity of Recognizes cultural
the Learner’s regular day of Diversity among learners backgrounds of
Interaction • Take note of children learners when
characteristics of the providing learning
(social and learners in the class Description on how opportunities.
cultural diversity) focusing on gender and the teacher instills
cultural diversity among children the
• Interview our resource values and
teacher about principles knowledge on
and practices that differences on
he/she uses in dealing gender, social and
with diversity in the cultural background
classroom.
Individual EPISODE 5
Differences and • Observe learners of Reflection on the Diversity of Determines,
the Learner’s different learning abilities interaction of learners understands and
Interaction but the same grade/year learners despite accepts the
• Interview them to gather differences learners; diverse
(Difference in their background background
the ability level) information Learner’s profile
• Observe them as they Relates the learner’s
participate in a Narrative Report background to their
classroom activity performance in the
• Write the narrative classroom
report.
Home-School EPISODE 6
Link “CONNECT ME”
• Select a learner from the Home visitation Community Reflects on the
class that you have report linkages impact of home and
observed family life to learning
• Conduct a home visit to Reflection on the
your selected learner impact of home and Learning
• Describe the family in Family life to Environment
terms of learning
-number of siblings
-number of siblings in
school
• Interview the parents
about
1. Rules they implement
at home concerning
their child’s schooling
2. The learner’s activities
and behavior at
home
My Target
At the end of this activity, you will be competent in determining a school environment
that provides social, psychological, and physical environment supportive of learning.
My Map
A general observation of the campus and the classroom is an exciting way to start
your observation. Your mission is to do the following tasks:
Library
Counseling Room
Canteen/Cafeteria
Medical clinic
Audio Visual/Media
Center
Reading center
Speech laboratory
Science laboratory
Gymnasium
Auditorium
PTA Office
Computer laboratory
DESCRIPTION
CLASSROOM FACILITIES
(location, number, arrangement, condition)
1. Wall displays
2. Teachers table
3. Learner’s desk
4. Blackboard
5. Learning Materials
6. Lightings
7. Book shelves
8. teacher’s stand
9. Fan
10. Broom Stand
1. How do the school and the classroom in particular impact on the learning of the
students going to school? What are your conclusions?
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2. 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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My Reflection
1. Would you like to teach in the school environment you just observed? Why? Why not?
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2. What kind of school campus is conducive to learning?
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My Target
At the end of this activity, you will gain competence in differentiating the
characteristics and needs of learners from different developmental levels.
My Map
To reach your target, do the following tasks:
STEP 1
Observe 3 groups of learners from different
levels. (preschool, elementary and high
school)
STEP 2
Describe each of the learners based on your
observations.
STEP 3
Validate your observation by interviewing the
learners.
STEP 4
Compare them in terms of their interests and
needs.
Read the following statements carefully. Then write your observation report on
the provided space. Your teacher may also recommend another observation checklist
if a more detailed observation is preferred
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/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. What to do they talk about? What are their
concerns?
EMOTIONAL
1. Describe the emotional disposition or temperament of the learners (happy, sad,
easily cries ,mood-shifts)
2. How do they express their wants/needs? Can they wait?
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. Note their language
proficiency.
2. Describe how they figure out things. Do they comprehend easily? Look for evidence
of their thinking skills.
3. Were there opportunities for problem solving? Describe how they showed problem
solving abilities.
Record the data you gathered about the learners’ characteristics and needs in this
matrix. This will allow you to compare the characteristics and needs of learners at different
levels.
Physical
Gross-motor skills
Fine-motor skills
Self-help skills
Social
Interaction with
teachers
Interaction with
classmates/
friends
Interests
Emotional
Moods and
temperament,
expression of
feelings
Emotional
independence
Cognitive
Communication
skills
Thinking skills
Problem-solving
others
Preschool
3-5 years old
Elementary
6-12 years old
High school
13-17 years old
My Reflection
1. While you were observing the learners, did you recall your own experiences when you
were their age? What similarities or differences do you have with the learners you
observed?
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2. Think of a teacher you cannot forget for positive or negative reasons. How did she/he
help or not help you with your needs (physical, emotional, social, and cognitive)? How
did it affect you? Remember
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3. Which is your favorite theory of development? How can this guide you as a future
teacher?
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My Target
At the end of this activity, you will gain competence in managing time, space and
resources to provide an environment which is appropriate to the learners and conducive to
learning.
My Map
1. Observe a class
Use the activity form provided for you to document your observations.
1. Are there areas in the classroom for specific purposes (storage of teaching aids,
books, students’ belongings, supplies, etc.)
2. Are there rules and procedures posted in the room?
3. Did the students participate in making the classroom rules?
4. What are the daily routines done by the teacher? (Prayer, attendance,
assignment of monitors, warm-up activities, etc.) How are they done?
5. Is there a seating arrangement? What is the basis of this arrangement?
6. Observe the noise level in the classroom. How is this managed?
7. If a learner is not following instructions is off-task, what does the teacher do?
(behavior strategies)
8. What does the teacher do to reinforce positive behaviors? (behavior strategies)
OBSERVATION NOTES:
Aspect of Classroom
Description Effect on the Learner
Management
1. Specific Areas in
the classroom
2. Classroom Rules
3. Classroom
Procedures
4. Daily Routine
5. Seating
Arrangement
6. Handling
misbehavior/
off task behavior
7. Reinforcement of
positive behavior
My Analysis
1. How did the classroom organization and routines affect the learners’ behavior?
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2. What should the teacher have in mind when she/he designs the classroom
organization and routines? What theories and principles should you have in mind?
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My Reflection
1. Imagine yourself organizing your classroom in the future. In what grade/year level do
you see yourself? What routine and procedures would you consider for this level?
Why?
2. Make a list of the rules you are likely to implement in this level. Why would you choose
these rules?
Course: ______________________
Resource Teacher: ______________________
Cooperating School: ______________________
My Target
At the end of this activity, you will gain competence in determining teaching
approaches and techniques considering the individual differences of the learners.
My Map
The learners’ individual differences and the type of interaction they bring surely affect
the quality of teaching and learning. This episode is about observing and gathering data to
find out how student diversity affects learning. To reach your target, do the following tasks:
OBSERVE.
•Observe a class in different parts of a school day.
(beginning of the day, class time, recess etc)
TAKE NOTE.
•Describe the learners in terms of age, gender and asocial
cultural diversity.
•Describe the interaction that transpires inside and outside
the classroom.
INTERVIEW.
•Interview your resource teacher about the principles and
practices that she uses in dealing with the diversity in the
classroom.
•Analyze the impact of individual differences on learners’
interaction.
OBSERVATION REPORT
Name of the School Observed: ______________________
School Address: ______________________
Date of Visit: ______________________
1. Identify the persons who play key roles in the relationships and interactions in the
classrooms. What roles do they play? Is there somebody who appears to be the
leader, a mascot/joker, an attention seeker, a little teacher, a doubter/pessimist?
2. Are students coming from minority group accepted or rejected by the others? How is
this shown?
3. How does the teacher influence the class interaction considering the individual
differences of the students?
1. How did you feel being in that classroom? Did you feel a sense of oneness or unity
among the learners and between the teacher and the learners?
2. In the future, how would you want the learners in your classroom to interact? How will
you make this happen?
3. How will you encourage all learners, regardless of religious, ethnic or racial
background, to interact and participate?
Course: ______________________
My Target
At the end of this activity, you will be competent in determining, understanding and
accepting the learner’s diverse background. You can also easily relate the learner’s
background to his/her performance inside and outside the classroom.
My Map
Observe two or
Write a narrative
more learners of Find out some Observe them as
report and a
the different information they participate
brief reflection
abilities but from about their in a classroom
on your
the same grade background. activity.
experience.
or year level.
Read the following carefully before you begin to observe. Then write your
observation report on the space provided.
2. Try to identify the students who seem to be performing well and those that
seem to be behind.
4. Observe the behavior of both the high achieving and low achieving learners.
Note their dispositions, pace in accomplishing tasks, interaction with teacher,
and interaction with others.
OBSERVATION NOTES:
FAMILY PROFILE
Number of Siblings:
Birth order:
PARENTS
Mother: aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Father:
Age: Age:
Occupation: a Occupation:
Educational attainment: a Educational attainment:
NARRATIVE REPORT
1. Did your observation match the information given by the teacher? Were you able to
correctly identify who among the students performed well and who did not? What
behavior helped you identify them? (Volunteering to answer responding to teacher’s
directions, etc.)
2. Describe the differences in ability levels of the students in the class. Is there a wide gap
between the students who are performing well and those that are not?
3. Describe the methods used by the teacher in handling the students’ differences in
abilities. How did the students respond to the teacher?
My Reflection
1. Recall the time when you were in the elementary or high school. Recall the high and
low achievers in your class. How did your teacher deal with differences in abilities?
Was your teacher effective?
2. With the principle of individual differences in mind, what methods and strategies will
you remember in the future to ensure that you will be able to meet the needs of both
the high and low achievers in your class?
My Target
At the end of this activity you will gain competence in reflecting on the impact
of home and family life to learning.
My Map
Select a
Conduct a
learner from
home visit to Describe the Interview the
the class that
your selected family. parents.
you have
learner.
observed.
FAMILY PROFILE
Number of Siblings:
Birth order:
PARENTS
Mother: aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Father:
Age: Age:
Occupation: Occupation:
Educational attainment: a Educational attainment:
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
EMOTIONAL-MORAL DEVELOPMENT
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
FINDINGS
CONCLUSIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS
Name of learner:
Date of Birth: a Age:
Grade/ Year Level: Gender:
Number of Siblings:
Birth order:
Parents
Mother: Father:
Age: Age:
Occupation: Occupation:
Educational Attainment: Educational Attainment:
Do you have rules for him/her to follow regarding going out? What are these rules?
Does your child go to you when she/he feels down or has a problem? What do you do to
meet his/her emotional needs?
How do you monitor his/her performance in school? How do you motivate him/her?
Do you have rules at home to help him develop good study habits? What are these rules?
How are they implemented?
1. From your home visit and interview, what do you think is the style of parenting
experienced by the learner? Explain your answer.
2. Relating your data with what you learned from child development, what family factors
do you think contribute to the development and over-all adjustment of the learner in
school?
3. Does the communication between the home-school have an effect on the learner? If
yes, what are these effects?
My Reflection
1. Reflect on your own development as a child. What type of parenting did you
experience? How did it affect you?
2. As a future teacher, how would you establish good home-school collaboration? How
can you work well with the parents? How can you help them? How can they help
you?