FIELD STUDY LEARNING

1 EPISODE The School Environment

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Activity 1.1 EXPLORING THE SCHOOL CAMPUS

Resource Teacher: Jocelyn Andaya Teacher’s Signature:

School: Doroteo S. Mendoza Sr. Memorial National High School Grade/Year Level: ________________
Subject Area: __________________ Date: October 14,2021

School Facilities Observation Checklist

Facilities Description Will it contribute to the

students’ learning and
development? Why?
Office of the The Principal’s office has a clean, Yes, it contribute a lot to the
and a cozy view and it’s well students for them to be more
Principal
ventilated. The display and the discipline because mostly of the
decorations are well arranged, full students felt scared when they
of different information and nice to come in the principal’s office
look at everywhere.
Library For the library, this place is well Yes, it is where have a most
arranged by what the subject of the contribution in students’
book is. The shelter is clean as well learning and development
it’s room and it’s well ventilated. because whenever they want
more information about a lesson,
they can find it here in library.
Counseling Room The counseling room is also well Yes, because students can seek
ventilated. There are decorations help here and they will learn that
that are informative and quotes that there are not alone and they can
will help the students to be more share their problems in the
comfortable in talking to the counselor and their trust and
counselor. socialization will be developed.
Canteen/Cafeteria Aside from foods, tables and chairs, It is said that the students will
there are plenty of decoration have a energizer and stamina to
which are very informative about study by the food, so it helps a
COVID 19, like protocols. lot to the student to focus on
their lessons and topics which
they are full and not hungry.
 Medical Clinic The medical clinic is where we can Yes, because it can help students
find school nurses and doctors. It who have a minor injuries or
has a small bed where students with aches so that they can focus
ill can rest here. again in their learnings.
Audio It is well organized and clean. It has It can developed the
many decorations that is full of socialization of the students, and
Visual/Learning
information and it had a cozy view. also it can help the students by
Resource Center being a venue for a meetings,
seminars and conference for
them to gain more knowledge.
Science Laboratory Full of equipment like science Yes, it can help the students to
apparatus, cylinder, beaker etc. It learn different apparatus and
was in the big cabinet. they can perform some
experiment and actual activities
like dissecting.
Gymnasium The gymnasium is not so but also Yes, it can also develop their
not so small. The design was skills in socialize here, and their
appropriate for the school. It was different skills and talents
tiles and clean. It also had a cozy because most of the time big
view. events and activities held here.
Auditorium There is no Auditorium available
in the school

Outdoor/Garden The Garden is very clean, the It can help the student in
arrangements of the plants is well
developing their love in
organized as well as the decorations
nature and also in the
environment. It also attracts
the eyes of the student and
they can feel calmness by
seeing the garden.
Home Room There are no H.R.E Room but there Their classroom serves as
is a T.L.E Room that has complete
Economics their T.L.E room where
equipment and materials. There are
enough space for student while they perform their various
doing their tasks. activities.

Industrial Workshop Area

PTA Office PTA meetings happened in the

classroom of a specific student.

Comfort Room For The Comfort Room for Boys is This well help the boys to
Boys separated from the Girls. It’s also use this room when the
very neat not like when it is face to
nature calls them so that
face.
they can focus in their
study after.
 Comfort Room For This well help the boys to use
The Comfort Room for Girls is this room when the nature calls
Girls maintained clean for hygienic them so that they can focus in
purposes.
their study after.

Others No other existing facilities. School

is
still developing its premises.

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

The DSMSMNHS is beside the high way, convenience
1. Describe the community or neighborhood stores are found near it, computer shops are steps away
where the school is found. from the school and there are also food eateries around
the area. The community it is in is well-governed by the
barangay officials. There is peace, unity and
camaraderie among its residents.

The school campus is composed of several buildings for

2. Describe the school campus. What colors do secondary students that are junior and senior high
you see? What is the condition of the students. On the exterior, Dirty White and Green colors
buildings? are most colors that I saw in the school. The walls are
painted dirty white and green for the plants and trees
around and inside the school premises. As you entered
each classroom, your eyes will be so amused for so many
colors painted on the walls, such as paintings, murals,
charts, posters, quotations and famous sayings. The
buildings are in good condition and very well taken care
of the school facilities and staffs even there are no help
of the students during the pandemic. The school
principal is continuously looking for ways to get a
budget for school improvement. The school offices are
properly managed and are very accommodating to the
students and visitors.

3. Pass by the offices. What impression do you Walking around the campus, I passed different
have of these offices? buildings and rooms and offices and my impressions in
these offices are happy and sad. Happy because it is true
that they really provide the needs of students but sad
because of this pandemic, the students can’t go to school
and can’t experience using this offices. In short, I
 observed that the offices are very suitable and
appropriate for both the members of the school .It’s
very helpful, well arranged and formal.

4. Walk through the school halls, library, the The school halls are very clean, the floors are well-
cafeteria. Look around and find out that the polished and their school cafeteria is very clean and has
school has. an appetizing atmosphere.

Observation REPORT

Resource Teacher:Linda Casal Teacher’s Signature:

School:Doroteo S. Mendoza Sr. Memorial National High School Grade/Year Level: Grade 9

Subject Area: Mathematics Date: October 14,2021

1. Looks at the walls of the classroom. What are posted on the walls? What heroes, religious figures,
lessons, visual aids; announcements, do you see posted?

2. Examine how the pieces of furniture are arranged. Where is the teacher’s table located? How are the
tables and chairs/desks arranged?

3. What learning materials/equipment are present?

4. Observe the students. How many are occupying one room?

5. Is the room well-lit well-ventilated?

CLASSROOM FACILITIES MATRIX

Classroom Facilities Description

1. Wall Display There are rooms which lacks picture displayed on the wall. But some
rooms have many pictures posted on the wall. There are many wall
displays on the classroom, such as paintings, charts, posters, and
inspirational and motivational quotes and sayings which is very
attractive and pleasant to the eyes and mind.
2.Teacher’s Table The teacher table located in the upper left and there’s only one teacher
 table to have a better view of the students and also to monitor them.
3.Learners Desk The learner’s desks are properly arranged, it is in good condition an
there are no desks that do not function or not in good conditionThey sit
on armchairs, it is small but enough to make the students sit
comfortably.
4. Blackboard The blackboard is just enough for the class, even the students at the back
can clearly see what’s written or posted on the board. The height of the
board is enough for the students when they do some board works.

5, Learning Materials/Visual Learning materials are enough to the pupils for their learning. The
Aids teacher has visual aids to help her student assessment. There are many
visual aids in the cabinet of the teacher that is related to their topic.
6. Flat Screen T.V. Attached on the upper middle part of the blackboard. This one flat
screen t.v. is looking new and functioning well.
7. Bookshelves There are few reference books in the classroom
Observation REPORT

Name of School Observed : Doroteo S. Mendoza Sr. Memorial National High School
Location of the School Pagkakaisa, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro
Date to Visit October 14,2021

ANALYZE

How do school campus and the classroom in particular impact the learning of the students going to school?
what are your conclusions?

The facilities of the school campus and the classroom greatly affect the students that go to school,
because if the school and classroom is improper the students will start to think not to go to school. The
petitioned positive behavior somehow motivates them to come to school and attend their classes. Also, the good
nature and quality of the learning environment affect teacher’s attitudes, behaviors and performances which is
very lively in molding young minds and character. How the teachers are towards their duty and responsibilities
greatly affect on the students’ success. But because of the pandemic and the situation we are facing right now,
more students are excited to go to school because their having a hard time in learning and adjusting in a new
normal kind of learning.

How does this relate to your knowledge of child and adolescent development? How does this relate to your
knowledge of facilitating learning?

As future educator, by these cases I will know that there are many factors that can affect the student to
attend and not to attend school. And by knowing such factors, I can adjust to what my students will need. I will
make sure that my classroom is clean, properly lighted and well ventilated. I will also see to it that the furniture
in my classroom is properly arranged so that students will be comfortable in moving around the room.

REFLECT
Would you like to teach in the school environment you just observed? Why? Why not?

Yes. It is to my advantage to work in the school because, aside from being very near from where I live, I
know the people working in that school, I think I can share how to be more productive, competitive and
innovative. Innovation are available anytime and I’m willing to be part of it. The school environment is very
accessible, the surroundings is very peaceful and covered by green pasture that brighten up the day and gives a
cool and cozy environment.
What kind of school campus is conductive to learning?

A school that is conductive to learning is a school that has complete facilities that will surely help and
benefited by the student learners to understand the subject matter they are studying, also if it is clean, well-
organized and free from any pollutions. Well-built and beautiful buildings and complete school facilities solicits
positive responses from students. A campus exhibiting competitive standards and provides quality education
will create a good impression on students, parents and the community as well. An institution with staffs of good
reputation and morals is also a vital aspect of a learning environment. Now that we are technological, school
must be updated in any form of learning.

What kind of classroom is conductive to learning?

Classroom is not about facilities, it also about the teacher how he/she conduct and how to facilitate their
students. Colorful bulletin boards or information boards for example, are good for curiosity of students. The
teacher who manages the classroom must have a good well-being. A well-ventilated, well-lighted, well-
decorated, and well-arranged classroom is conducive to learning. A classroom built beautifully and of strong
foundation is conducive to learning, too. It is said to be conducive if it is fully equipped with instructional and
learning materials. Having a warm atmosphere of friendship among teachers and students alike and where
students can exercise their freedom of expression without the fear of being judged and discriminated are my
ideas of a conducive classroom environment

In the future, how can you accomplish your answer in number 3?

If I become a teacher someday. I will do the same and change everything that someday would be the
barrier to my classroom into better situation. I will be the one to facilitate in structuring my classroom and
letting my students involve in a particular task, I will also organized my room in order for my students to learn
well and I will put my classroom with complete facilities so that they may feel comfortable and can pay
attention to the discussions.

For now, I will study hard so that I can be a good teacher in the future. If I have good grades and right
experiences I have no doubts that I can accomplish to become a compassionate teacher by mind, heart and soul.
I must possess excellent classroom management skills, an open mind to see and understand students’
differences, I must live up to my own expectations, I will use my creativity and passion in teaching to catch
their attention in every side of the classroom. Every student has always have a freewill for their suggestion,
opinions.
 Write your additional learning’s and insights here.

In my insights in this subject as my Field Study, it helps me to discover everything that are
essential for the students as future educators to observe the classrooms settings, to become conscious on
how to attain good and effective school environment and that later would give me an idea on how to
have a decent classroom conducive to learning. I also learned that students have their own response to
the atmosphere they are in, that’s why the teacher’s should be complex and flexible to know that for me
t. This field of study is very important, for students like us, as future educators. It helped me open my
mind in considering the environment such as the school campus, as a factor that would be very
important in the learning of the students. I also learned that every classroom should be conducive for
learning so that students will be encouraged to learn and feel comfortable in going to school. The
appearance of the school buildings, surroundings and classrooms reflect on the kind of educators
running the institution. Parents, students and the rest of the residents in the community where the school
stands gets their first impression of the school from its outward looks. They connect that impression to
the teachers. The trust and respect they give to the school may depend on that impression. Trust and
respect affect teaching. Trust and respect affect learning.

OBSERVED, ANALYZE, REFLECT

Activity 1.2 OBSERVING BULLETIN BOARD DISPLAYS

Resource Teacher: ________________Teacher’s Signature: _____________ School:___________________

Grade/Year Level: ________________ Subject Area: __________________ Date: _____________________

An observation Guide for BOARD DISPLAYS

Read the following carefully before you observe.

1. Go around the school and examine the board displays. How many board displays do you see?

2. Where are the display boards found? Are they in places where target viewers can see them?

3. 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 photos of the display boards (if allowed)

BOARD DISPLAYS EVALUATION FORM

Topic of the Board Display ______________________________________

Location of the Board Display in School ___________________________

Check the column that indicates your rating.

Write comments to back up your ratings.

4-Outstanding
3-Very Satisfactory
2- Satisfactory
1-Needs Improvement

Criteria NI S VS O Comments
1 2 3 4
Effective Communication
It conveys the message
quickly and clearly.

Attractiveness
Colors and arrangement
catch and hold interest.

Balance
Objects are arranged, so
stability is perceived.

Unity
Repeated shapes or colors or
use of borders hold display
together.

Interactivity
The style and approach
entice learners to be involved
and engaged.

Legibility
Letters and illustrations can
be seen from a good
distance.

Correctness
It is free from grammar
errors, misspelled words,
ambiguity.

Durability
It is well-constructed, items
are securely attached.

Bulletin Board Evaluated by: __________________________________________________________________

Location: _________________________________________________________________________________

Brief Description of the Bulletin Board: _________________________________________________________

EVALUATION

Description of the Bulletin Board Layout

Evaluation of educational content and other aspects

Recommendation or
suggestions for improvement

Signature of Evaluator over Printed Name: ___________________________________

ANALYZE

What do you think was the purpose of the board display?

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Did the board display design reflect the likes/interests of its target audience? Why? Why not?

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Was the board display effective? Why? Why not?

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What suggestions can you make?

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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.

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2. Which of the skills you names in #1 do you already have? Recall your past experiences in making
board displays. How do you practice these skills?

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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.

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