Episode 1: Principles of Learning

Episode 1:
PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING

Name of FS Student: Chin Fu C. Paloma___

Course: Values Education__________________ Year & Section ________________

Resource Teacher 1______________________ Signature ______________Date______________

My Learning Episode Overview

This Episode is centered on time-tested principles of learning which when applied
will lead to effective learning. It is good to find out the manner and the extent to which these
principles are applied in the classroom

My Intended Learning Outcome

In this episode, I must be able to identify classroom practices that apply or violate
each of the principles of learning.

My Performance Criteria
I will be rated along the following;
a. Quality of my observations and documentation,
b. Completeness and depth of my analysis,
c. Depth and clarity of my classroom observation-based reflections,
d. Completeness, organization, clarity of my portfolio and
e. Time of submission of my portfolio
My Learning Essentials
Here are time-tested principles of learning:
1. Effective learning begins with setting clear expectations and learning outcomes
2. Learning is an active process, “What I hear, I forget; What I see, I remember, what I
do, I understand.”
3. Learning is the discovery of the personal meaning of ideas. Students are given the
opportunity to connect what they learn with other concepts learned, with real world
experiences and with their own lives.
4. Learning is a cooperative and a collaborative process.

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My Map
To realize my Intended Learning Outcomes, I will work my way through these steps:

Step 1 : Guided by a questions, I will reflect on my experience, write

down my reflection.

Step2 : I will identify evidence of applications/ violations of the

principles of learning. ( You are given a sample in No. 1 principle). I can
cite more than one evidence per principle of learning.

Step 3 : I will observe a class.

Step 4: I will review the principles of learning given in " My Learning

Essentials".

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My Learning Activities
As I observe a class, I will use the Observation Sheet for a more focused observation then
analyze and reflect on my observation with the help of guide questions.

OBSERVATION SHEET

Resource Teacher: Niel Bajao Teacher’s Signature___________ School: ______________

Grade/ Year Level: _________________Subject Area: Mother Tongue 2 Date: _____________

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Principles of Learning What did the Resource Teacher do which

applies/ contradicts the learning
principle?
Non-application/
Application of the Contradiction of the
Principle Principle

1. Effective learning begins with the setting of Teachers writes her The learning outcomes
clear and high expectations and learning intended learning were not laid ahead of
outcomes outcome on the time to set the
board. expectations for the
students to look forward
to.

2. Learning is an active process Pupil writes a letter A

instead of Teacher Most of the topic
writing for him/ her. discussion are shown in
a tv screen rather than a
board where they can
write their answer as
participation, however,
this can be mitigated by
drills or simply,
recitation.

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3. Learning is the discovery of the personal The teacher lets When the students didn’t
meaning and relevance of ideas. other students get a chance to learn on
repeat what has been their own, they tend to
said by other zone out or become
students to try and uninterested to learn like
reiterate the same some of the students in
idea or meaning in the video.
their own
understanding for a
true learning
experience.

4. Learning is a cooperative and a collaborative The teacher made Sometimes it is better if

process. Learning is enhanced in an atmosphere sure all students get the students can get a
of cooperation and collaboration. a chance to answer chance to report their
and make them works to the class to
repeat altogether explore more
what has been said. opportunities for
learning and
development.

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My Analysis
1. Which principle/s of teaching was/were most applied?
I believe the principles of teaching that was most applied in this video is the teacher
giving a prompt feedback and encouragement of active learning.

2. Which principle of learning was least applied? Why was/ were the principles not
very much applied? Give instances where this/these principle/s could have been
applied?
As aforementioned the teacher mostly applied active learning with the students
where he lets them read out loud and give answers the same way. Also, when a
student gives a wrong answer, he calls someone else to help or add an idea to what
was previously shared. A collaborative learning activity is surely beneficial for the
students at some point to explore more ways of gathering knowledge and at the same
time it taps on their joint-learning abilities however, letting them report on their own
measures their understanding and application in whole new way.

3. How did the application of these learning principles affect learning?

The application of the learning principle mentioned will not only enhance the
students’ ability to work with a group, but it also helps those who are not actively
participating in a class discussion, to come out and contribute helpful ideas and even
get a chance to speak.

4. How did the non-application of these learning principles affect learning?

Non-application of the learning principle I mentioned above can lead to students
being too dependent on what their teacher says and makes those who are wary and
quiet stay where they are and might never learn to speak up.

5. Do you agree with these principles of learning? Or have you discovered that they are
not always, correct?
I strongly agree with this learning principle but with the recent alterations in how
our education works now, I cannot guarantee that it will always stay correct and be
relevant in all circumstance.

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My Reflections
My reflections and lessons learned on my observations of my Resource Teacher’s/s’ application/
non-application of these principles

From what I have observed I can see that the teacher is evidently applying what is called a learner-
centered teaching. There were some important aspects in his teaching that were noteworthy but the
one that got me the most was how he adjusted his teaching pace to the learner.

Among those practices that I observed, which practices will I adopt, and which ones will I improve
on? What lessons did I learn?
I will apply the learner-centered learning wherein I will adjust my teaching to whatever the
needs of the learners will be. I will also make sure to give them time to find out the answer for
themselves and only intervene when necessary, so as not to hinder their process of learning.
A principle which I want to improve on is giving the students their own time to respond to a
question in a recitation scenario.

Practices worth adopting

The learner-centered teaching, group activities/discussions and small presentation/reporting
to gauge their learning of the subject matter.

Practices to avoid and to improve on

I should really avoid interrupting students of their “thinking or pondering time” after a
question was asked, since they might never share what they have to say if I keep interrupting
and will just end up being too dependent of my own opinion rather than trusting on their
own.

Lessons Learned (Feel free to write your reflections outside the given questions)
Though the principles of teaching vary from situation to situation, there is a general rule of thumb
when it comes to quality teaching, that is the learner centered. The difference in the learning
atmosphere when that principle is being practiced is too great compared to one that does not. As I
observed in the video, I cannot say I did not learn anything from that teacher.

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My Learning Portfolio
You may wish to state the principles of learning in your own words or illustrate each
with diagrams. Feel free to choose how!

Principles of Learning in my Own Words

“As students enter a classroom, they

gradually gain sovereignty over what,
when, and how they study and learn.
Motivation plays a crucial role in
directing the focus, strength, diligence,
and value of the learnings in which they
participate. When students find definite
significance in a learning goal or activity,
we can expect to behold a desired
learning outcome and when
accompanied by a constant amount of
support from their teachers, they are
likely to be strongly inspired to learn.”

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My Learning Rubrics (How I will be Rated)

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Focused on: Identifying classroom practices that apply and violate each of the principles of
learning
Exemplary Superior Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Tasks
4 3 2 1
Learning Activities All episodes were All or nearly all Nearly all episodes Fewer than half of
done with episodes were done were done with episodes were done or
outstanding with high quality acceptable quality most objectives were
quality, work met but need
exceeds improvement
expectations
Analysis of the All episodes were Analysis questions Analysis questions Analysis questions were
Learning Episode answered were answered were not answered not answered
completely; in completely. Clear completely Grammar and spelling
depth answers, connection with Vaguely related to the unsatisfactory
thoroughly theories. Grammar theories
grounded on and spelline Grammar and spelling
theories. acceptable
Exemplary
grammar and
spelling
Reflection/ Insights Reflection Reflection Reflection statements Reflection statements are
statements are statements are are shallow; supported unclear and shallow and
profound and clear, clear but not by experiences from are not supported by
supported by clearly supported the episode. experiences from the
experiences from by experiences episode.
the episode. from the episode.

4 3 2 1
Learning portfolio Portfolio is Portfolio is Portfolio is Analysis questions were
complete, clear, complete, clear, incomplete; not answered
well-organized and well-organized and supporting Grammar and spelling
all supporting most supporting documentation are unsatisfactory
documentation are documentation are organized but are
located in sections available and/or lacking.
clearly designated. logical and clearly
marked locations.

4 3 1
2
Submission of Submitted before Submitted on the Submitted a day after Submitted two days or
Learning Episode the deadline deadline. the deadline. more after the deadline.

2 1
4 3
Subtotals
Rating based on
Overall Score transmutation:

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Signature of FS Teacher above printed name Date

Transmutation of Scores to Grades/ Ratings

Score Grade Rating Score Grade Rating

20 1.0 99 12-13 2.50 81

18-19 1.25 96 11 2.75 78
17 1.5 93 10 3.00 75
16 1.75 90 8-9 3.5 72 and
15 2.00 87 7- below 5.00 below
14 2.25 84

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