My Portfolio Field Study 1
My Portfolio Field Study 1
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This episode 1 provides an opportunity for students to examine and reflect on a school
environment that promotes learning and development.
❖ At the end of the Episode, I must be able to determine the characteristics of a school
environment that is safe, secure and is supportive of learning
OBSERVE
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, and say how ach
will contribute to the students’ learning and development
Will it contribute to
Facilities (/ or Description students' learning and
x) development. Why
Office of the ✓ The principal’s office features A clean and organized office
Principal a well-kept and well- sets a good example for
ventilated area. The students, teaching them
organizational chart is responsibility and attention to
visible as soon as you enter detail. However, I believe the
the principal's office. It is principal office itself does not
small yet impeccably clean directly impact the students'
and neat. The papers and learning and development.
documents are neatly stored. Therefore, it is more about the
The walls are adorned with overall school environment
few decorations, also there managed by the principal
are awards and trophies, a teaching methods.
board displaying information
about the school, teachers
profiles, events and
programs.
Library ✓ Books are arranged Yes because the room is at
accordingly, tables and chairs peace- students can study
are also present for students peacefully, read books
conducive to learning. The silently, and do their tasks
room has a huge space to quietly without making
cater a number of students. distractions to others.
There are long tables where
8 students can cater. The
room is also well-ventilated,
has natural air coming
outside the windows, and
well-lit. The library also has a
corner for teachers and
working students to monitor
the students in the library,
you can see it just a few
steps upon entering the
library.
Audio Visual/
Learning
Resource Center
Science
Laboratory
Gymnasium
Auditorium
Outdoor/Garden ✓ Every section has its own Learning entails more than
garden. Each classroom just studying hard and
growing your skills,
has flowers and veggies in
knowledge, and self-
the front and back.
awareness; it also involves
taking a break to re-energize
from surroundings.
Home
Economics Room
Industrial
Workshop Area
Comfort room ✓ The room has two cubicles. It Yes because boys are able to
for Boys ( how is clean because there is a attend to their personal needs
many ) janitor monitoring it from before class or during class or
time to time. if they feel the urge to go to
the restroom. It’s hygiene so
students must be able to
know the importance of every
comfort rooms.
Comfort Room ✓ The room also has two Yes because girls are able to
for Girls ( How cubicles. It is clean because attend to their personal needs
many) there is a janitor monitoring it before class or during class or
from time to time. if they feel the urge to go to
the restroom. It’s hygiene so
students must be able to
know the importance of every
comfort rooms.
Computer Room ✓ The room is air-conditioned Yes because this facility will
and well-lit. It has many teach students how to operate
computers, the room is the computer and they will
spacious, and the tables are become literate and acquire
arranged in parallel leaving computer or technical skills.
space in two centers for the
students and teacher to
move easily.
Others _______
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 I couldn't say much more about the neighborhood or
or neighborhood where even the nearby neighbors because they all
the school is found understand the meaning of "cooperation." When the
classes began, there was no noise from them except
for passing vehicles. When it comes to cleanliness
awareness month, barangay tanods, SK officials, and
even barangay officials, as well as community people,
participate in. The school campus and the community
have such a wonderful relationship, and I believe it is
because everyone respects and supports one another.
Respecting
the teachers of the campus and their passion for their
students who are members of the community in a way
that the community can see.
2. Describe the school When I visit the campus, the wonderful view produced
campus. What colors do by the trees, grass, and plants makes me feel at ease.
you see? What is the It is a school that is eco-friendly. The silence was also
condition of their frequently observed, so I called it a discipline school
buildings? because it was the first thing they instilled in their
students. When it comes to the facilities, yes,
They used to have average ones, but thanks to the
dedication of the teachers and the positive
relationships they have with the community, all you
can see now is a modern school that is improving. It
has the statue of their school logo put in front of a
flagpole in the heart of the campus. In addition, I
noticed that every room
is in good, clean, and improving condition and the
equipment is very up to date.
3. Pass by the offices. What When it comes to offices, what I've noticed is that they
impression do you have are treated with respect. They recognize the value and
these offices importance of it. They demonstrate this by traveling
through it in silence and greeting whoever comes from
it. My impression is that they respect and place a high
value on each office, particularly the principal's office
since they understand how important it is in meeting
their needs, building the school, and teaching and
learning on that campus.
4. Walk through the school While roaming around the school premises, I noticed
halls, the library, the certain inside-the-classroom facilities that were
canteen. Look around unfamiliar to me. They also have a library which is
and find out the other small
facilities that in the
but clean, and the canteen is clean and so many
school has.
students are buying snacks. They have also a mini park
that is located in front of the small canteen, spending
their free time and make chatting with friends while
eating snacks.
ANSWERS:
1. The student profiles, name of the classroom's student officer, students' birthdays, a bulletin
board, sayings/quotes, scenery, and the president of the Philippines in front are all displayed on the
walls.
2. The Classroom rules, classroom reminders, classroom cleaners, classroom routines, school
emergency map, emergency hotline, school’s vision and mission, educational posters, faces of the
heroes, religious figures, lessons of every subject, quotes and saying, and bulletin board are posted.
3. There are two teacher desks, one in the front and the other in the back. The teacher's chair is
wood, and the student's chair is wood and plastic.
4. The chairs are arranged in a traditional way where the desks are facing the board. It has also a
small aisle in the center. The teacher’s table is located at the center with a little elevation or the table
is placed on a mini-stage. The desks are arranged orderly with enough space for the students and
teacher to move around the classroom.
5. TV monitor, learner's desk, learning resources (modules/books), and blackboard are among
the learning tools/equipment available.
2. Teacher’s They have two teacher's tables in the center of the room, one in the front
Table and one in the back. The tables are well-organized.
3. Learner’s The desks are placed at the center of the room and it was arranged in a
Desks traditional way. It doesn’t take much space ; rather , it has an aisle at the
center for the students and teacher to move easily in the classroom. The
desks are made out of wood and plastic, it is also not too heavy, and all are
in good condition- it is well furnished, not broken, and in a perfect shape.
4. Blackboard The blackboard is positioned in front, which is the usual location for it to
be installed. Each room has one blackboard, which is kept clean.
5. Learning Placed on every corner of the classroom. There are also visual aids at the
Materials/Visu front and back of the room. There are books placed on the shelves at the
al Aids back and some informative displays posted on the wall. All materials are
in perfect shape, well-arranged, and a well thought of design.
As I walked around the school grounds, I noticed that Saban National High School is a well-
kept and clean school. Every classroom is quite warm and comfortable to study in, and they are a big
help in motivating students in the learning process. The different offices and rooms left an
impression on me. The school's surroundings and ambiance are quite appealing because the walls
are white and green, and the gate is green. Every single one of the gardens is breathtaking. The
rooms are odorless and clean. Overall, the school has a conducive learning atmosphere, however
several areas may be improved.
ANALYZE
How do the school campus and the classroom in particular impact the learning of the
students going to school? What are your conclusions?
- The school campus and classroom facilities have a significant impact on the learning of
students who attend school. If the school and classroom facilities are inappropriate, students
will begin to consider not attending school, whereas if the student is comfortable or satisfied
with the school's facilities, he or she will be more eager to attend. It will result in a great
learning experience if you provide a pleasant atmosphere for students to learn
How does this relate to your knowledge of child and adolescent development? How does
this relate to your knowledge of facilitating learning?
- The growth of a child and an adolescent are totally different. In terms of attitudes or behavior,
students differ from one another. Students are more likely to learn if they are at ease with the
people around them, the environment, and the fact that they are safe. The school has a
significant role to play in a child's and adolescent's learning and development.
REFLECT
1. Would you like to teach in the school environment you just observed? Why? Why not?
- Yes, I would like to teach at Saban National High School because the school environment is very
accessible, the surroundings are very peaceful, the school facilities are well maintained, the
classroom orderliness and ambiance is adorable, and the classroom is in good condition, which
motivates both learners and teachers of assessment learning.
- In my opinion, a school is conducive to learning if it contains all of the great facilities, such as a
standard size classroom, laboratories, and a library. Complete facilities will also probably help
and benefit student learners in understanding the subject matter they are studying. The
environment is clean, well-maintained, and pollution free.
- The teacher in charge of the classroom must be in good health. A classroom that is well-
ventilated, well-lit, well decorated, and well-organized is conducive to learning. A classroom
that is well-designed and constructed on a solid basis is also favorable to learning. If it is
completely equipped with instructional and learning materials, it is said to be conducive. My
idea of a conducive classroom environment is one in which students and teachers enjoy a
friendly atmosphere of friendship and where students may express themselves freely without
fear of being judged or discriminated against.
4. In the future, how can you accomplish your answer in number 3?
- Excellent classroom management skills, an open mind to recognize and appreciate students'
diversity, a sensitive heart to grasp their needs, and a diverse set of ideas to meet those needs
are all needed. I am willing to put my personal pocket and other resources on the line for the
sake of my students and the school. I need to live up to my own expectations and avoid walking
in other people's shadows, especially if the shadows in front of me aren't setting a good
example.
The display board, or what we more commonly refer to as bulletin board, is one of the most
readily available and versatile learning resources.
To achieve the Intended Learning Outcomes, work your way through these steps:
1. Examine for bulletin board displays. Include sample of those found at the entrance, lobby, hallways,
and classrooms
2. Pick one and evaluate the display.
3. Propose enhancements to make the display more effective.
OBSERVE
As you look around and examine board displays, use the observation guide and forms provided for
you to document your observations.
An Observation Guide for BOARD DISPLAYS
Read the following carefully before you observe.
Go around the school and examine the board displays. How many board displays
do you see?
Where are the display boards found? Are they in places where target viewers can
see them?
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 photo of the display boards (if allowed).
Observation REPORT
(You may paste picture of the Board displays here.)
From among the board displays that you saw, pick the one that you get most interested in.
Evaluate it using the evaluation form below.
BOARD DISPLAYS EVALUATION FORM
Topic of the Board Display: Bulletin Board
Location of the Board Display in School: At the back inside the classroom.
Check the column that indicates your rating. Write comments to back up your ratings.
On this displayed board, the institutions should consider adding a layout design. As concerned as the
school is about promoting their good, they need to improve this bulletin board in such a manner that
students, teachers, and even outsiders can see it right away and recognize the services that this
school can deliver. Colors, design, theme/topic, well balanced display, and so on are all important.
Signature of Evaluator over Printed Name:
ANGELICA B. BAUTISTA
Based on your suggestions, make your board display lay-out. You may present your output through
any of these:
● A hand-made drawing or layout
● A collage
ANALYZE
- Classroom display boards are a good method to get students involved, excited, and working
together, allowing them to maximize their learning and personal abilities. These are also a fun
approach to teach students about a variety of topics. Additionally, for students who are visual
learners, display boards are an excellent learning tool because they allow them to see exactly
what is being said to them. The fundamental benefit of teaching with display boards is that it
promotes visual learning, which helps students retain information for longer periods of time.
Did the board display design reflect the likes/interests of its target audience? Why? Why not?
- Yes, because the bulletin board display is neat and simple, it reflects the likes/interests of its
target audience. It can also help individuals discover their own meaning or notion by providing
them with knowledge.
Was the language used clear and simple for the target audience? Why? Why not?
- Yes, the language utilized was simple and clear. It is simple to understand for students and
teachers who read the information being conveyed. It has the potential to motivate students
and teachers to collaborate in the learning process.
- Yes, bulletin boards are useful in a variety of ways, including saving time for teachers by
displaying information to large groups of people at the same time. Bulletin boards, when used
properly, can help individuals communicate more effectively, foster awareness and
development, and improve learning.
- The bulletin board, in my opinion, should be more appealing by using bright indigenous
materials, clear photos, and information should be updated on a weekly basis.
Based on your suggestion, propose an enhanced version of the display board. Use the form below.
My Proposed Board Display
Theme: Previous SCHOOL ACTIVITIES and Upcoming Events
Rationale: (Purpose)
The purpose of my proposed board display is to provide educators, students, and visitors
with the information they need to know about school-related matters, as well as to provide
them with ideas for something new to them. I’d like to put up an educational side of the board
that reflects the school’s good aspects and the love of learning.
Objectives:
To provide the school’s teachers, students, and visitors with information on the school’s
accomplishments, future events, and an interesting side of learning.
Content resources (Name each needed resource and give each a brief description):
For the images, colored printouts would be used. I could make posters, print materials,
brochures, and other materials to emphasize more on the topics that needed graphics for
additional information and could be used for visualization learning. I’ll also need a glass to
protect the displayed board from any potential damage.
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.
*Creative skills - In a classroom setting, instructional content can be dry and boring, thus
creative teachers must make an effort to communicate concepts and topics in an engaging
manner.
*Visual skills - Teachers are similar to interior designers in that they must be able to visualize
the presentation and impression they intend to make before putting it on display.
*Organizational skills - Even if the teacher has creative and visualizing skills, she or he must
organize her or his content in such a way that it leads to a more balanced presentation for the
audience.
*Grammar and communication skills – Grammar and communication should be an area of
expertise for a teacher. The bulletin board will be exhibited to a diverse audience, and they
must do as well as possible in terms of spelling and word linkages.
*Technology skills - A teacher should know how to use technology effectively. Because there
are so many designs available on the internet, they may create much more engaging and useful
information, which will benefit the bulletin board even more.
2. Which of the skills you named in # 1 do you already have? Recall your past experiences
in making board displays. How do you practice these skills?
- Making board displays was not something I had done in school. I may, nevertheless, believe
myself to have these creative and visualizing abilities. Despite the fact that I am not an expert in
any way, I believe I could carry off this makeover and make it significantly more engaging for
the students.
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.
- I don't have enough confidence in my grammar and communication skills; I believe I'll have to
work on that by reading and getting back to my past lessons. I'm not the type of person who
can pick something from a hat and put it to good use. If I have to spend money on a project, I
will do everything I can to complete it without even considering other options. To construct
something like this, I'll need to obtain some ideas from the internet and ask my colleagues for
advice on how to do it.
SHOW Your Learning Artifacts
Which is your favorite theory of development. How can this guide you as a future teacher? Clip
The learning must be done by the students. We must ensure that learners are able to work in an
atmosphere that supports them in their endeavors. To put it another way, it is our role as educators
to provide the atmosphere for success.
Students' attention is improved, anxiety is reduced, and emotional and behavioral regulation is
supported in a positive school environment. Learners are more likely to acquire better motivation
when educators build a good learning culture, which leads to excellent learning outcomes. Schools
might potentially raise student accomplishment by improving their learning environments.