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FIELD STUDY
Learning
HOME-SCHOOL LINK
Episode 6

My Learning Episode Overview_______________________________________

Episode 5 provides opportunities for me to have a more in-depth study of factors that affect
the development of a learner. Focus will be in the early experiences and characteristics of
the learner as described by the family and other significant others.

My Intended Learning Outcome_______________________________________

In this Episode, I must be able to :

 Describe the influencing factors, in the home environment that affects the students’
learning
 Identify effective strategies on how teachers can work together with the family

My Performance Criteria_______________________________________________

I will be rated along the following:

 quality of my observations and documentation

 completeness and depth of analysis
 depth and clarity of classroom observation-based reflection
 completeness, organization, clarity of portfolio and
 time of submission of portfolio
My Learning Essentials__________________________________________________

Urie Bronfennrenner’s Bio-ecological model presents that leaner within the context of layers of
relationship systems that make uo the learner’s environment. The layers are:

Microsystem- Mesosystem- Exosystem- Macrosystem- Chronosystem-

includes the the connection the bigger Outermost the element of
structure such between the social system layer which time, patterns
as one’s structures in which includes of stability and
family, school the includes the cultural pacing of the
and microsystem city values, child’s
neighborhood government, customs and everyday life
the workplace laws
and the mass
media

The model helps the teacher look into every aspect in the learner’s environment to understand his
behavior. The teacher’s important role is not to replace what is missing at home (if any), but to
work so that the school becomes an environment that welcomes and nurtures families. The
teacher works to create a partnership with the family and the community to bring out the best in
every learner.

My Map___________________________________________________________________

To realize my Intended Learning Outcomes, I will work my way through these steps.

 Select a learner from the class whom you have observed.

 Interview the teacher about the learner’s characteristics.
 Conduct a home visit to your selected learner’s residence.
 Interview the parents about
- the rules they implement at home concerning their child’s schooling
- the learner’s activities and behavior while at home
 Describe the family in terms of
- number of siblings
- number of siblings in school
 Identify the factors in the home environment that might affect the learner’s school
performance
 Reflect on how a teacher can communicate effectively with the home.
My Tools___________________________________________________________________

Use the activity form provided for you to document your observations.

An Observation/Interview Guide for Home-School Link

Read the following carefully before you begin to observe/interview. Then write your
observation report on the space provided.

The Learner

1. Make a general observation of the learner. Describe him in each of the domains of
development:

 Physical-body built and height (thin, chubby, underweight, overweight), level of

physical activity (fast, slow, lethargic, active, etc)
 Social-interaction with teacher and classmates (loner, shy, sociable, friendly, gets into
fights, liked by others
 Emotional moods, temperament, cries easily, loses temper, happy, shows enthusiasm,
excited, indifferent, etc.
 Cognitive (appears to understand lessons, copes with the lessons, excels, lags behind,
shows reasoning skills, turns n assignments and requirements, etc)

Interview the Teacher

1. What are the most noticeable characteristics of the learner? (emotional disposition, behavior
and discipline, sense of responsibility, study habits, academic performance, relationship with
peers, relationship with adults, social adjustment)

“My student, Renz is very responsible. He is very good in my class. He answers and responds
quickly and actively. He is also a very friendly and cooperative student. He can control,
discipline and manage his own behavior. And the way he interacts with us, his teachers, and
other elders, he is so respectful.”

2. How does the teacher communicate with the parents? How often? What do they discuss?
Agree on?

“When it comes to any disciplinary actions, eversince, I didn’t have any communication with
Renz’s parents. The only times that I meet and converse with his parents, is that, when I’m going
to say something good things about his performance in the class and also when I am submitting
their report cards.”

Interview with Parents

1. Conduct a home visit. Once there, observe the home set-up. (Home is orderly, family pictures
in the living room, etc.)

2. Use the interview questions on the next page. Just ask the questions with which you feel
comfortable.
 Suggested Parent Interview Guide
Your teacher may ask you to use a more detailed interview guide. Be free to translate the
questions, if necessary.

Name of Learner: Mark Gerald F. Pabustan

Date of Birth: November 24, 2007 Age: 12

Grade/Year Level: Grade 7 Gender: Male
Number of Siblings: 2
Birth Order: Eldest

Parents
Mother: Mary Jane F. Pabustan
Age: 34
Educational Attainment: College Undergraduate
Occupation: Call Center Agent
Father: Danilo B. Pabusta
Age: 39
Educational Attainment: College Undergraduate
Occupation: Messenger Aide

Learner’s Physical Aspect

Health
Mother’s Health during pregnancy with the learner
 During the pregnancy of the mother, there are times that she suffered fever and colds. She can
also get easily tired even doing little things.

Ailments of health problems of the learner as a child:

 The child only had fever, coughs and colds. He didn’t encounter any serious health problem.

Age of the learner when he started to walk/talk

 He started to walk around at 11 months and started to talk some words like “ma” and “pa” when
he was 1 year old.

Food preferences of the learner as a child and at present

 When the learner is still an infant, he used to breastfeed by his mother and then supplement milk.
Now he is a teen he can already eat foods basing on the food pyramid but his ultimate favorite is
fried chicken.

Who took care of him/her as a child

 At first two years, it was his mother who is taking care of him but when his mother started to
work in BPO, it was his grandmother who took care of him.

Learner’s Social Aspect:

Describe your child’s sociability (friendly, outgoing or shy, loner)

 I had an observation with him twice, the first one was during his class and the second was during
lunch break. During the class, though he is not participating in class recitation neither he is not
talking with his classmates. He just listens attentively to the teacher. During lunch break, I found
him eating alone in the cafeteria however after he eats, he went with his friends to play with
mobile legends.

Who were the learner’s playmates?

 His playmates or play groups considered are his neighbors and his classmates.

As a child then, was he /she allowed playing outside?

 Yes. He was allowed to play outside after finishing all of his home works and household chores.
Is he/she allowed to g out with friends?
 Yes he is also allowed to go out with his friends.

Do you have rules for him/her to follow regarding going out? What are these rules?
 He is allowed to go out with friends as long as they are near their house.
 He is restricted to use his phone during weekdays unless his assignment is done. At 8 pm, he must
go to bed already.
 He is only allowed to play with his phone up to 9-10 pm at Friday and Saturday nights.

Emotional-Moral

What are you expectations of your child?

 I expect that my child would be a responsible child in terms of academics, I would also like that
my child would be active in extra-curricular so that he will be able to experience it all and have
no hesitations when the time comes. I would also support him to what kind of course he would be
taking up so that I'm sure that the path of career he chose is what he/she really wants.

How do you provide a nurturing environment for your child?

 As said I will do my very best just to make him comfortable; I will support all of his desires but
of course there will always be limitations and proper discipline. So that he will not be spoiled.

Does your child to go to you when she/he feels down or has a problem? What do you do to meet hi/her
emotional needs?
 Yes the child goes to his mother whenever he has a problem in school or with his friends. His
mother caresses him and makes the feeling of the child light and forgets the problem. And his
mother always says that “There is always a solution to every problem.”

What do you do when he/she is not successful in something?

 His mother simply talks to his child and tell some words of wisdom that will make his son feel
that it is fine and he can do it again.

How do you discipline your children?

 The child is being disciplined through constant reminders given to him from time to time.

Do you have rules in the house? What are they?

 Yes they have rules in the house such as: don't fight your siblings and there is also scheduled time
for chores because they are all coordinate in doing household chores. And I mentioned earlier,
they are not allowed to use his phone during weekdays unless his assignment is done. At 8 pm, he
must go to bed already. He is only allowed to play with his phone up to 9-10 pm at Friday and
Saturday nights. He is allowed to go out with friends as long as they are near their house.

How do you impose the rules?

 If they break the rules they are the one that should face the consequence of their action. That is
how they do to impose the rules.

What are the consequences of breaking the rules?

 They are not allowed to used their phone as a form of punishment and of course they will be
scolded.

Learner’s Cognitive Aspect:

What are the child’s interests?

 The child is interested in drawing. He likes to draw all of his favorite cartoon characters when he
has free time. He also love playing basketball and mobile legends.

What is he/she good at in school?

 He is an average student but specifically he is good in PE and Filipino.

In what subject/s does he/she have difficulty?

  He finds Math difficult.

How do you monitor his/her performance in school? How do you motivate him/her?
 His mother can monitor his performance by asking the child what happened the whole day and by
asking the results of quizzes when they have. His mother motivates him through helping him with
his assignments and projects

Do you have rules at home to help him develop good study habits? What are these rules? How are they
implemented?

 Yes. He should finish all of his responsibilities like doing his home works and his mother will
check it and correct it if there's something to correct.

After you have gathered all the necessary data. Write the Learner’s development profile using
the outline below. Type the profile in a separate sheet and attached it to this learning episode.

Name of the Learner: Mark Gerald F. Pabustan

School:
\ Colegio de Santa Catalina de Alejandria
Date of Home Visit:
Date of Birth: November 24, 2007 Age: 12
Grade/Year Level: Grade 7 Gender: Male

Family Profile
Number of Siblings: 2
Birth Order: 1st (eldest)
Parent
Mother: Mary Jane F. Pabustan
Age: 34
Occupation: Call Center Agent Attainment: College Undergraduate
Father: Danilo B. Pabusta
Age: 39
Occupation: Messenger Aide Attainment: College Undergraduate

Physical Development

Mark Gerald has a fair complexion, he is slightly thin but his height is just appropriate to his age. Plus he is a
very good looking boy. The child is healthy and don't have serious illness.

Social Development

He is sociable enough because he go out and mingle with his friends. I also see him as a responsible student for
he would first do his assignment before playing games with his phone. He also listen attentively to Ms. Sarah
Ayo rather than talking with his seatmates.

Emotional-Moral Development

The learner is well- disciplined and he can manage his emotions when it comes to his own troubles. He has
self-control and can handle his temperament. He is a very cheerful and blissful child. He is responsible in his
studies and practices self-reliance. He is a God-fearing child and was brought up with the right values. He
shows initiative not guilt.
Cognitive Development

When it comes to his cognitive aspect, it is continuously developing as he comes to school and study. He
performs well in the school. He is not the same as the low achievers learners. He learns fast and participates
actively during class activities. He shows intellectual activeness when it comes to reasoning and thinking skills.
His parents’ concern and value towards education helps him a lot in his cognitive development. The learner is
self-motivated in his studies. He is driven by the attitude his parents show towards learning at home

Findings

The learner is an average student and responsible in his studies. His training at home is carried to school as
displayed by his good performance and positive attitude towards learning. Being a firm yet loving parent to him
as what his parents are portraying, it helps in balancing the child’s personality. They become more self-
competent, self-reliant, and have a greater ability to show self-control. And he has a higher self esteem. And
mostly, the God-fearing beliefs and respect that his parents demonstrate towards him also develops his good
social interaction to other and to his nurturing environment.

Conclusion

I therefore conclude that the school and home contribute a great impact in developing the cognitive, affective,
psychomotor, and other domains of human development, and so as to the total personality of the learners.
Hence, the learning of the child begins at home. At home the child learns values, works and his cognition slowly
developed. However, school plays a vital role in molding the child. Sine school is made for the purpose of
developing physical, social, emotional, moral, psychological, spiritual, and mental or cognitive aspects of the
learner. As the child goes to stud from pre-school until college, he spends much time in school rather than at
home. So, the total development of a child depends in school as well as the teachers and instructors or
instructresses, which are the most important agents in school that bears and impart knowledge and values with
the learners.

Recommendations

I do recommend that each teacher must be diligent, resourceful and patience in handling the learners. He/she
must use varied strategies in order to catch the interest and attention of the students to focus on the lesson.
He/ she must bear in mind the knowledge that the learners get rather than the salary receive. For the parents,
they must be responsible in guiding and disciplining their children, they must be open with them. They should
always ask them about their studies and give encouragement to focus and study hard sp as to become
successful in their lives. The most important is the role of the learner, they me be always compliant and dutiful.
They must ensure to themselves that they are motivated to learn and participate since they are responsible of
their own learning.
My Analysis_______________________________________________________________

1. From your home visit and interview, what do you think is the style of parenting experienced by
the learner? Explain your answer.

The learner is experiencing an Authoritative type of parenting style. His mother knows his most
liked movies, his favorite subjects, his favorite compute games, and other interests and hobbies of the
child, which means that the mother is involved in the child’s interests. The use of non-physical
punishment but of reasoning in disciplining them is also a characteristic of this parenting style. The
imposing of study rules at home and relying on the child’s valuing of education is very helpful and to
stress self-reliance and independence on the part of the learner. Warmth and nurturance is exhibited by his
parents. The child’s choice for his playmates is approved by his parents. The parents are neither indulgent
nor permissive.

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?

Parents play an important role in adolescent’s life. Learners whose parents support their academic
achievement perform better than students who receive none. Children are also less influenced by peers or
by negative peer influence when they have a close and involving relationships with their parents. When a
learner’s parental relationship is deficient or lacking in warmth, nurturance and supervision, the more
likely for him to be influenced by peers. Authoritative parenting, as practiced by the parents that I’ve
interviewed, encourages students to claim more responsibility and self-reliance towards their learning.
Also this type of parenting encourages learners in school to be less susceptible to peer’s bad influence.
Positive family relationship guides a learner towards influences that are more approved by adults.
Moreover, not only do parents expect to see change in their sons’ and daughters’ behaviors as they
socialize them with other students in school. Through their interactions on a day-to-day basis–parents can
model and/or shape the cognitive, emotional and behavioral attributes they desire to see in their children.

3.Does the communication between the home-school have an effect on the learner? If yes, what are
these effects?

“Education begins at home”. This quote helped me in finding and understanding the behavior of the
learner. What he did in school reflects how he is nurtured by his parents at home. And another is that,
communication between home and school has an effect on the learner. This is so because this type of
communication is for continuance and reinforcement of what is accomplished at home or in school since
the student does not stay in school every hour of the day. By teachers regularly communicating to parents,
they are able to identify the learning needs, the learning gaps and how they can bridge it with more
permanence. Through this, both parties can monitor the student’s progress and performance and can
compare notes. The more involved the parents are, the easier for the learner to cope and deal with
challenges in school. Parents can adjust their parenting style to accommodate study skill needs of the
child. Achievements of the child can be shared. Supportive availability of parents encourages a positive
attitude towards learning that results to higher achievement or scores in test, increased completion of
homework and even better attendance.
My Reflection ____________________________________________________________

1. Reflect your own development as a child. What type of parenting did you
experience? How did it affect you?

When I was still a boy until this present, I observed that the style of parenting I have is
authoritative type of parenting. Wherein my parents are always in authority and rules
are given, yet they are so gentle and loving. They demand and respond to us equally. I
am not restricted to all the things that I want to be involved in, especially in choosing my
peers. Even though sometimes they are strict, they have clear reasons behind it. And
they make us to understand the consequences of their behavior. And this type of their
parenting style affects us positively. As a child, a buddy, and a student, I’m so sociable
and so friendly; I have a lot of friends. I do not lack involvement with other people. And
I do not feel any deprivation of social life.

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?

A way I can establish home-school collaboration with parents is by being acquaintance

to build rapport and gain information from them. Simple small talk, about weather,
traffic, a local event, any of those hundreds of things that adults use to make contact
with one another, can be appropriate at the beginning of our relationship. But
eventually it is necessary for me to talk about the child. An inviting question could be,
“What has my student said about his school activities?” It would be necessary to ask
open-ended questions in order to get the parents talking about their child and to share
information that may help me with the student in school.
In order to have a good working relationship with the parents, I need to think like one,
to genuinely send off caring and concerned messages when speaking about their child
and to create a welcoming environment to their guardians. Positive, honest and clear
communication is suggested as the foundation to building personalized relationships
with parent where each of us understands and respects each other’s perspective.
Working together toward shared goals with shared power, this collaboration can require
ongoing planning, development and even evaluation. This can mean soliciting support
from the school for needs like release time to meet up with parents/families in the
community or development of a family support area in the school.
Together, the parents and I can discuss expectations for their child’s achievement and
our respective roles in helping the child meet these expectations. As part of an
educational institution in the future, I can develop programs to promote effective home-
school- partnerships that support positive academic, behavioral and social competencies
for all students in my school. I’ll look to be engaged in efforts to increase mutual respect,
understanding, caring and flexibility among families and the school community.
Parents’ role on the other hand will involve regular communication with me about their
child’s progress, encouragement of leisure reading with their children, participation in
school functions, athletics, and other extra-curricular activities, monitoring homework
completion, frequent communication with their children about academic and behavioral
expectations and progress. They can also participate in school as committee member or
volunteers.
Integrating Theory and Practice_______________________________________

Directions: Read the items given below and encircle the correct answers.

1. Which are most likely the kinds of children raised by authoritarian parents?

I. Fearful
II. Inhibited
III. Hostile
IV. Withdrawn

A. I and II

B. I, II, and III

C. II and III

D. I, II, III and IV

2. If a child was raised by authoritative parents how will most likely will he/she behave in
class?

A. Relates well to classmates

B. Is suspicious of others

C. Quarrels often with classmates

D. Has low level of independence

3. Which parenting style/s contributes/s to the development of children who have low level
of responsibility?

A. Authoritarian

B. Authoritative

C. Permissive

D. Neglecting and Permissive

 My Learning Portfolio___________________________________________________

1. Make an artistic, colorful and creative visual expression of your insights or feelings about the
influence of home and school to the learner.

SCHOOL HOME
Deep Learning
Social and Emotional
Creativity
Learning

Technology Tool

Values
ANTI- Project

Critical
BULLYING
Thinking Inquiry Based Restorative Justice
Learning

Essential
Understanding Healthy
Understanding Relationship
by Design,
or UbD
Transfer
Task Social Responsibility
2. Make a reflection acrostic about the home and school link.

H- ome is where education first starts

O-ur parents are our first educators

M-olding the children and young ones

E-xercising good behavior and good manners

S-tudents then learn more in school through teachers

C-ommunicating their learnings to their parents

H-ome school link is a way to do it

O-f relaying the information

O-rienting the standings

L-inking the performance of each student

L-earners built themselves in home and school

I-mparted not with just knowledge but also right attitude

N-onchalantly made them aware of what they want to become

K-nowledgeable preparing them in the reality of the world

 My Learning Rubrics___________________________________________________

Field Study 1, Episode 6–Home-School Link

Focused on:
 Describing the influencing factors in the home environment that affect the students’ learning
 Identifying effective strategies on how teachers can work together with the family

Name of FS Student: Racquel Alcoriza Date Submitted: January 13, 2020

Year& Section: II Course:BSED
Learning Episodes Exemplary Superior Satisfactory Needs Improvement
4 3 2 1
All tasks were done with All or nearly all tasks were Nearly all tasks were done Fewer than half of tasks
outstanding quality; work done with high quality. with acceptable quality. were done; or most
Learning Activities exceeds expectations objectives were met but
need improvement.

All questions were Analysis questions were Analysis questions were Analysis questions were
answered completely; in answered completely. not answered completely. not answered.
Analysis of the depth answers; thoroughly
Learning Episode grounded on theories. Clear connection with Vaguely related to the Grammar and spelling
theories. theories. unsatisfactory.
Exemplary grammar and
spelling Grammar and spelling are Grammar and spelling
superior. acceptable

Reflection statements are Reflection statements are Reflection statements are Ref lection statements are
clear, but not clearly; clear, but not clearly shallow; supported by unclear and shallow and
Reflections/ insights supported by experiences supported by experiences experiences from the are not supported by
from the learning episodes from the learning episodes learning episodes experiences from the
learning episodes

Portfolio is complete, clear, Portfolio is complete, clear, Portfolio is incomplete; Analysis questions were
well-organized and all well-organized; most supporting documentations not answered
Learning Portfolio supporting; supporting documentations are organized but are
documentations are located are available and logical and lacking Grammar and spelling
in sections clearly clearly marked locations unsatisfactory
designated

Submission of Submitted before the Submitted on the deadline Submitted a day after the Submitted two days or
Learning Episodes deadline deadline more after the deadline

Rating
Over-all Score
(Based on
Transformation)
TRANSFORMATION OF SCORE TO GRADE/RATING

Score 20 19-18 17 16 15 14 13-12 11 10 9-8 7-Below

Grade 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00 3.5 5.00

99 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 75 72 71-Below

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Signature of FS Teacher Date