Field Study 1 Module 4
Field Study 1 Module 4
Name:
Module Title: Module 4
Topics:
Observing the Teachers
Module Introduction:
This module focuses on observation the teacher as a classroom manager. In the classroom
setting the teacher is considered as the manager. As a student intern, you will observe how the teacher
manages his/her classroom by having handling the students behavior, routine, relationship with the
learners, handling the lessons and in general the class environment. It deals on the characteristics and
behaviors while the learners are in schools. The teacher inside the classroom serves as facilitator of
assisted learning that she/he is going to assist only the learning process. Another role of a teacher is an
implementer of assessment. Assessment is part of teaching and learning for the reason to find out the
learning of the learners ,which is embedded in the classroom. The teacher is not only the person inside
the classroom but at the same time as an effective administrator not only inside the classroom but also
in the school environment. With all of these, this will be part of learning experiences that you will have
for you to have self reflection and analysis for future career as future teacher.
Module Outcomes: At the end of this module, the learners are expected to;
Lesson Presentation 1:
Data exploration from psychological theories, research Why is the teacher a classroom manager?
models, and time tested teacher management practices.
Answer: We consider a teacher a classroom manager
2. Participation for the reason that teachers play a vital role in
planning, organizing procedures and resources,
Gather data on teacher management techniques through arranging the environment to maximize effuceiciency,
observation monitoring learners' progress, development,
anticipating potential problems. In addition, proper
3. Identification classroom management and discipline endursure the
success of learning process. Classroom management is
the inchpin that makes teaching learning process. In
Share observation experiences.
order to maintain the effective management in the
classroom, teacher has to be precise and clear in
4. Internalization directions to the learners, as well he communicates
well.
My own wish list of competencies as a classroom
manager. How can I be a competent classroom manager?
Data exploration from psychological theories, research modes,and time tested teacher management
practices.
Major Key Teacher’s concerns for organizing a classroom management plan
= Define various noise levels and limits for different class activities.
= Make sure that all needed resource materials are readily available.
= Select varied teaching styles and grouping patterns to suit diverse learners.
Key words:
1. Classroom management
2. Role model
3. Well-organized instruction
4. Management plan
5. Learning environment
6. Classroom rules
Observe the classroom management based on the video to be presented. Use the seven ( 7) key
concerns for organizing a Teacher Personal Management Plan as your guide for observation. Note
whether each indicator is observed or not by using check ( / ) mark. Learn as much as you can from the
observation.
Legends:
O - Observed
NO - no opportunities to observe
NA - Not applicable
Teacher’s Management Concerns
= Define various noise levels and limits for different class activities.
= Make sure that all needed resource materials are readily available.
= Select varied teaching styles and grouping patterns to suit diverse learners.
Based on your list of observed indicators of each key concern, answer the following questions. Use the
space for your answers after each item.
1. How did the teacher establish her/his presence in the classroom as a responsible role model?
answer: The teacher carry herself as a significant person that commands respect to all of his learners.
He make sure that everyone is valued and heard when it comes to the learner's knowledge, stand and
opinion. A type of behavior modelling wherein there is proper integration of beliefs and attitude that is
explicitly shown towards the class.
answer: An organized classroom is conducive in a sense that the child is safe inside the classroom and
there is presence of a complete materials that is needed for learning. Aside from the display and
artworks inside the classroom, a teacher must also provide an interactive learning approach that best
suits on learners' engagement and individual patterns.
3. How did the teacher establish wholesome friendly relationship with and among learners?
answer: The teacher exposes her ability to become a " friend to all type" when it comes to sharing and
conversing towards the learners. The teacher shows his interpersonal relationship to a learner when
there is respectful and fair treatment, hearing out their voices and choices , fosters an honest and
wholesome character, reinforces good and outstanding behavior and exhibits warm and accomodating
vibe inside and outside the classroom.
answer: Establishing a clear and non-vague classroom rules is very important in order to avoid
confusion. At the beginning of the class, a teacher must impose rules, instructions and regulations in
order for the learners to become fully aware of what is going to happen. During the lesson and activity
there should be a proper monitoring in order to trace the learning of the learners, a good teacher lead
the learners to set an attainable classroom rules themselves such as coming to school on time, observing
silence while the teacher is taking in front and other rules that integrates forms of awareness, self-
discipline and integrity.
answer: A classroom teacher must possess an attitude of being clear towards giving instructions. She
must provide a well-planned, focused and logically arranged lessons and instructions . The selection of
varied and distinct teaching style must also be put into consideration in order to cater the multiple -
intelligences of the learners. Observing the class and the individual performances of the learners while
the lesson is on going and implementing a task behavior is also important. Further, an organized and
planned instruction bridges learning enhancement that provides learning growth towards the learners
that maintains a smooth transition from one activity to the next.
Presentation 2:
Observe how the teacher assists learners individually or as a group while teaching .
( Video presented). Identify the learning task performed by the learners and the form of assistance given
by the teacher.An example is given below.
Key words:
1. Assisted learning
2. Scaffolding
3. Cognitive development
4. Sociocultural
5. Curriculum and planning
Apply: ( Module 4 Task 2- B)
Identify the effective assisted learning practices. Study the scaffolding strategies you have
answered in the first task. See if you can classify them according to some forms of assisted learning
given below. You can identify other forms that you can can write in the last row.
Answer the following questions by recognizing the importance of assisted learning. Us the
space for your answers after each item.
1. From your experience when you were a student from basic education, what other teaching strategies
did your teachers use that helped learners understand a complex subject matter? Can ou cite a specific
example?
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2. What benefits do students derive from assisted learning? How is this related to their cognitive
development?
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3. What about the teachers? What do they get out of using scaffolding strategies while teaching?
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Presentation 3:
Set an appointment for an interview with your cooperating teacher through call, text or chat. The
form below is given as your interview guide Be sure to study the guide first before you start your
interview. Prepare a record sheet for each item you will interview.
GUIDE
* Ask how many years you CT has been teaching # of Years as a Teacher: ________
and the grade levels and subjects s/he is teaching.
Grade/Year Level Taught:__________
*What assessment methods have you been using as Check all those mentioned by your CT
a teacher?
* Anything else? ___Giving short quizzes
___Oral questioning
___Performance testing
___Observation
* What do you do when you give sort quizzes? Check all that apply.
* What about when you give a long test like a unit Check all that apply.
or periodical test?
___CT checks the long test after class.
* What do you do with the results? ___Ct notes the common errors by a show of
hands.
Others: _____________________________
* Do you let students know about the results of the Yes: _______ No: _______Sometimes: _______
test?
___CT announces the score of each one.
* How? ___CT returns test papers to learners.
Others: _________________________________
* Anything else?
* Other than testing, what else do you use for Check all those mentioned by CT
grading?
____Projects
___Oral Performance
___Written Performance
___Physical Demonstration
Others: ( Specify)__________________________
* Which for arriving at periodical grades? what do Check all those mentioned by your CT
you use?
___ Short Quizzes
____Projects
___Others ( Specify)
* How do you compute the grade for the quarter? Write the procedure here.
* Do you find assessment useful to you as a
teacher? How? ( Encourage your CT to give as
many reasons as s/he has given you.
Key words:
1. Assessment & reporting
2. Assessment of learning
3. Practice of assessment
4. Principles
5. Concept
A. Below are some practices the teachers do after testing. Give a good reason for this practice. To
learners.
Lesson Presentation 4:
Observe how the teacher administers a test. In the table below, write some testing practices you
have observed. ( Video presentation )
ACQUIRE:
Your learning journey now brings you to observe how tests are actually administered by
teachers in the field. This experience should guide you in picking up those good practices that assist
learners in taking tests properly. If tests are not administered well, the information expected to be
derived from the testing process for improving teaching and learning may not materialize. Be sensitive
to what the teachers do
The BEEd, BSEd and BTLED students can use this learning journey.
Domain: Assessment and Reporting Draw lessons from good test administration
practices.
Strand: Design, selection,organization and
utilization of assessment strategies
Observe a test administration episode Why should tests be administered to assist learners
take tests properly?
2. Participation
4. Internalization
5. Dissemination
Key words:
2. Good practices
3. Assessment strategies
4. Evaluation of learner
APPLY: ( Module 4 Task 4- B )
Watch and observe the teacher activities before, during, and after giving a test. ( Video
presentation)
A. Prior Testing:
1. Actual instructions given by the teacher to the class. Be specific as possible in writing chronologically
what the teacher says.
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3. What is the overall purpose of the teacher in this part of the lesson presentation?
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B. Testing Proper
1. How was the test administered? Check all those that apply on the line before the item.
____Learners received copies of the printed test where they wrote their answers.
____Learners used answer sheets.
____Test directions read by the teacher after test materials had been distributed.
____Test distributions were not given by the teacher. Instructions read by the learners silently.
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2. What did the teacher do while learners were taking the test? Heck a;; those that apply on the line
provided.
____Teacher stayed only in one place while testing was going on.
_____Many learners were doing other things than attending to the test.
_____Many learners appeared confused and did not know what to do.
1. How did the teacher finish the testing session? Check all that apply.
_____Teacher still allowed learners to continue working even after the time was up.
_____Learners submitted their test papers in any way and at any time they wanted.
Answer the following questions. Use the space after each item.
1. Which of the test practices you have observed will be considered as good practices? Why?
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