FS 1

FIELD STUDY
Learning Episode
2 THE LEARNERS’ CHARACTERISTICS
AND NEEDS

My Tools

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

An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

Read the following statements carefully. Then write your observation report on the provided space. Your teacher may
also recommend another observation checklist if a more detailed observation is preferred.

Physical

1. Observe their gross motor skills how they carry themselves, how they move, walk, run, go up the stairs, etc.

2. Are gross movements clumsy or deliberate/smooth?

3. How about their fine motors skills? Writing, drawing, etc.

Social

1. Describe how they interact with teachers and other adults.

2. Note how they also interact with peers. What do they talk about? What are their concerns?

Emotional

1. Describe the emotional disposition or temperament of the learners. (happy, sad, easily cries, mood-shifts)

2. How do they express their wants/needs? Can they wait?

3. How do they handle frustrations?

4. Describe their level of confidence as shown in their behavior. Are they self-conscious?

Cognitive

1. Describe their ability to use words to communicate their ideas. Note their language proficiency.

2. Describe how they figure out things. Do they comprehend easily? Look for evidence of their thinking skills.

3. Were there opportunities for problem solving? Describe how they showed problem solving abilities.

Learners' Development Matrix

 Record the data you gathered about the learners’ characteristics and needs in this matrix. This will allow you to
compare the characteristics and needs of learners at different levels. The items under each domain are by no means
exhaustive. These are just sample indicators. You may add aspects which you may have observed.

Preschooler Elementary High School

Development Domain Indicate age range of Indicate age range of Indicate age range of
children observed: children observed: children observed:

Physical - Preschool students move - Elementary students - Students are already

like they're not in school and enjoyed exploring in the aware of what they are
Gross-motor skills they get distracted easily. classroom. They are more doing inside and outside
active in every aspect like of the classroom. They are
running, walking and dependent on themselves.
walking.

- They just draw and write

whatever they want. - At this age their writing
and drawing abilities are - They are already
Fine-motor skills still developing gradually. cautious about what they
write or draw.

- At this stage, they always

seek help or assistance in all - Sometimes students at
activities designed by the this age require assistance
teachers. from their teacher in
- They no longer require
some certain activities. much guidance from their
teacher regarding their
Self-help skills
various tasks as long they
understand the topic
covered by their teacher.
Others

Social

Interaction with Teachers - Can answer the question - At this age they are - They confidently interact
that is asked from their hesitant to speak or ask and can communicate to
teacher even if it's correct or from their teacher their teachers and express
incorrect. especially if it is about the their thoughts to them.
lessons that they discuss.

- They enjoy
- They are friendly and communicating and talk to
always love to their friends.
communicate with their
- They are easy to get some
Interaction with friends.
Classmates/friends friends, they can
communicate with them
easily.
- They are also interested - They are interested in
in sports and other many different ways,
hobbies. particularly in romance
and crushes.

Interests - They are interested in

playing
Others

Emotional

Moods and temperament, - Children are very good in - They can easily change - They are aware of their
expression of feelings expressing themselves, their mood if they want to feelings but sometimes
and they are not aware of they can't express
their emotions. themselves easily .
Emotional independence - They don't care about the
people around them.

Others

cries easily

Cognitive

Communication Skills - They can communicate - They are skilled in - They have average
with their teacher and expressing themselves learning strategies and can
classmates in their mother using their mother tongue. communicate effectively.
tongue.

- They can make a basic - They can make their

- They can answer some decision like what they decision on their own and
Thinking skills
questions based on their are going to eat. understand every
previous experience. situations.

- They can solve basic

- At this stage they don't yet problem solving and can - They can solve a
have problem-solving; they understand their' teachers problem on their own,
Problem-solving only focus on writing and discussion. some of them are
independent.
drawing.

Others

My Reflections/Insights

1. While you were observing the learners, did you recall your own experiences when you were their age? What
similarities or differences do you have with the learners you observed?

Yes, I did recall my own experiences at their age because I have the same of that behavior before, when I was in preschool
I used to ask my teacher every questions that bring up to my mind, In elementary I was really good in making friends I
was so friendly from everyone in school even if they are not my classmates, and lastly when I was in high school I can
handle my emotions properly, I can solve some of my problems in my own and independent in some aspects.

2. Think of a teacher you cannot forget for positive or negative reasons. How did she/he help or not help you with your
needs (physical, emotional, social, and cognitive)? How did it affect you?

When I was in high school I had this teacher that I really admired the most because she did not treat us as if we were just a
student to her, rather she showed us that we are everything to her life. She always give us an incredible advice that may
help us to grow independently , she also help me to build a strong confident to face all the challenges in my life she's
always their throughout of it, so in conclusion I can say that I become a better person now because I got a support system
that I needed from the beginning to end of the year.

3. Share your other insights here.

As a future teacher we need to recognize all of our students as well as their differences because it is our duty to improve
their well being and make a strong bond with them, we have to encourage them to continue their studies and learning

My Learning Portfolio

What is your favorite theory of development? How can these guides you as a future teacher?

Clip some readings about this theory and paste them here.

My favorite theory of development is the Cognitive development of Piaget's Theory which is it posits the children
progress through distinct stages of cognitive development, each characterized by unique ways of thinking and
understanding the world, from infancy to adulthood. As a future teacher the Piaget's theory can create a more student-
centered, interactive, and supportive learning environment that fosters cognitive development, critical thinking, and
academic success.