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FS 1:

Field Study 1

THE LEARNERS DEVELOPMENT

AND ENVIRONMENT

Observation is the main point of this study. The purpose of observation is to provide opportunity for us to relate the theory to actual practice. There are five things to remember with regards to an effective observation. First, know and understand what exactly to observe. Next, study the observation guides, listen to the field study teacher and ask questions to be sure that all is clear. Third, make sure we have pen and paper to jot down details. Then, separation of facts from interpretations is needed. Lastly, accomplish the checklists/forms as soon as possible to make the details stay fresh in mind. Field study 1 will help us to be competent in determining a school environment that provides social, psychological and physical environment supportive of learning. It contains six episodes. Episode 1 which is the School as a Learning Environment focused on determining a school environment that provides social, psychological, and physical environment supportive of learning. Episode 2 is the learners characteristics and needs which focused on differentiating the characteristics and needs of learners from different developmental levels. Episode 3 is Classroom Management Learning which focused on comprehensive in managing time, space and resources to provide an environment which is appropriate to the learners and conducive to learning. Episode 4 is Individual Differences and Learners Interaction which focused on differences in gender, racial, and religious backgrounds. Episode 5 focused on determining teaching approaches and techniques considering the learners differences in level of abilities. Episode 6 is Home-School Link which focused on identifying and describing the influencing factors in the home environment that impact students learning. I am taking my practicum in Paradise Farms National High School. As I observed, the environment is conducive to learning. The

classrooms are enough for the number of students enrolled their. All the students are comfortable with their own chairs and desks. Every class, modules are given to the students for them to follow the discussions. I also observed the differences of the students. My critic teacher can handle those differences. She can make the classroom interactive and enjoyable despite of the students different behavior and attitudes.

FS 2:
Field Study 2

EXPERIENCING THE TEACHING-

LEARNING PROCESS

In the course subject, Principles of Teaching, important points were discussed. This field study helps us to connect teaching-learning theories and principles with actual classroom practice. It can also help to see how the principles are applied by the classroom teacher to make the classroom and the process interactive and enjoyable. There are eight objectives of the field study course 2. First is to arrive at an experiential knowledge and understanding of the principles of teaching and learning. Second is to reflect on the application of the principles of teaching and learning for meaningful and lasting learning. Third is to determine how the guiding principles in lesson objective formulation are applied in the teaching-learning process. Fourth is to acquire the skill in developing cognitive skill and value lessons meaningfully and interestingly. Fourth, apply the guiding principles in the selection of teaching strategies. Sixth is to identify the teaching approach employed. Seventh is to trace the logical development of a lesson. Last is to identify effective questioning and reacting techniques.

There are three (3) episodes to this field study. Episode 1 is Looking Through the Meaningful Learning Experiences will make us identify the principles in teaching-learning activities, manuals and other instructional materials and by the teacher to facilitate learning, and reflect it through experience. Episode 2 is the Learners Characteristics and Needs. Episode 3 is Assisting A Teacher with a Teachers Toolbox. When my critic teacher let me handle one of her classes, I started to apply the teaching-learning theories and principles with actual classroom practice. But at first, its difficult for me to make the classroom and the teaching-learning process interactive and enjoyable. I also observed how my critic teacher applies the principles of teaching through the activities she gives to her students. She can meet the learners characteristics and needs.

FS 3:
Field Study 3

TECHNOLOGY IN THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Nowadays, technology is the main source of learning. This field study course 3 will help us to develop and utilize appropriate technology to facilitate learning. It aimed to select the teaching materials that best suit the needs of the learners, apply the principles of developing instructional materials and develop and utilize instructional materials appropriate to a chosen subject area.

There are seven (7) episodes in this field study. Episode 1, Name and Tell, focused on the schools learning resources. This will help to identify and classify resources that facilitate teaching and learning processes. Episode 2, My Insight and Boardwork, focused on Bulletin Board Displays. It appraises the effectiveness of displays as learning resources. Episode 3, See and Say, focused on the utilization of Teaching Aids. It determines the appropriateness of teaching aids to learning tasks. Episode 4, Aid Bank, focused on a teaching aid bank. It prepares instructional materials that are appropriate to the learning content. Episode 5, Paper works, focused on classroom handouts. It prepares instructional materials that are appropriate to the learning content. Episode 6, Slideshow Biz, focused on Slide presentation. It develops and utilizes materials which involve students in meaningful learning. It also recognizes strengths and weaknesses of slide presentations in facilitating teaching-learning process. Episode 7, My E-World, focused on On-Line Learning. It determines the appropriateness of the internet resources to the learning tasks. In Paradise Farms National High School, most of the teachers are not yet using projector and powerpoint presentations in teachings. But my critic teacher gives her students assignments in which internet are needed. For example, they ask them to make a research about the uses and functions of farming tools since its not included in the module. Through that, my critic teacher can make the students use the technology to learn.

FS 4:
Field Study 4

EXPLORING THE CURRICULUM

Curriculum is the aggregate of courses of study given in a school, college, university. This field study course 4 has eight (8) episodes. The first episode looks deeper into the concepts, nature and purposes of the curriculum. This study focused on the concepts, nature and purposes of the curriculum and how these are translated into the school community. Episode 2, Whats the Curriculum Made Of?, focused on the components of the curriculum and curricular approaches. Episode 3, Whats New in Teaching and Learning, focused on the teaching and learning process in curriculum. Episode 4, Lets Craft the Curriculum, focused on the different curriculum design mode. Episode 5, Whats the Basic of the Curriculum?, focused on the dimensions of curriculum design. One should examine a curriculum, identify the dimensions of the curriculum design, and give some situation samples of each dimension. Episode 6, Tell Me Your Features, focused on the six features of curriculum. Episode 7, The Wh of the Curriculum, focused on the concepts, nature and purposes of the curriculum and how these are translated into the school community. One should identify the various implementations of the curriculum, state the ole of technology in delivering the curriculum, and explain the different ways of assessing the curriculum. Episode 8, Whats New in the Curriculum?, focused on curricular issues and concerns. One should visit DepEd or interview school administrators on various curricular issues and concerns, interview faculty members on the merits and demerits of these innovations, and write insights/ reflections on these innovations. Today, K+12 is implemented. So, the curriculum changed. My critic teacher, Mrs. Vilma Fajilagot, explained and introduced me the world of K+12. She advised me that understanding the curriculum will help me to teach the students effectively.

FS 5:
Field Study 5

LEARNING ASSESSMENT

STRATEGIES

For us to be able to know the level of knowledge of students and to know how much they learned from you, an assessment is needed. Field study course 5 has 6 episodes. Episode 1, Guiding Principles in the Assessment of Learning, focused on the application of the principles of assessment. To accomplish this episode, first, review the principles of learning on pp. 114-122 of Principles of Teaching, 2007 by Corpuz, B. and G. Salandaan and Assessment of Learning 2, 2007 Santos, Rosita, pp. 722. Second, observe three (3) different classes and interview the teacher. Third, identify evidence of applications of the principles of assessment of learning. Fourth, write down the reflections based on experience. This episode includes observation sheet and analysis sheet. Episode 2, Using Appropriate Assessment Tools, focused on assessment tools and strategies. There are few steps to do. Episode 3, On Content Validity of Tests, focused on the connection between Table of Specifications and test validity and constructing test with content validity . To do this, first, review the Development of Assessment Tools in Assessment of Learning 1 by Santos, Rosita, pp. 14-22 and refer to other references on Assessment of Learning. Second, interview the teacher on steps they take to ensure content validity of their tests. Third, secure copies of a written quiz/test and a lesson plan from the teacher upon which the quiz/test is based and a copy of Table of Specification. Fourth, answer given questions for analysis. Fifth, reflect on observations.

Episode 4, On Scoring Rubrics, focused on Types of Scoring Rubrics. Episode 5, On Portfolios, focused on the types of Learners portfolios. Episode 6, Scoring, Grading, Communicating Results, focused on scoring items, computing grades and communicating results to parents. My critic teacher gave quizzes next day after the day of discussions. She always makes sure that the test will make the students think and apply the learning they gained. In getting the result of the quiz, she asks the students who got the highest scores. For the lowest scores, she will set remedial or other activities to help them understand the lesson and got high score in their quiz next time.

FS 6:
Field Study 6

ON BECOMING A TEACHER

To be an effective teacher, it is important to apply the characteristics of a teacher as a person and as a professional. This field study course 6 provides a wide range of opportunity of selfreflection that will better prepare an individual to become a student teacher. This field study aimed to describe the characteristics of a teacher as a person, identify the characteristics that make up a professional teacher in the classroom, in the community, and in the world, document best practices of outstanding teachers, and clarify ones personal values, attitudes, and beliefs about teaching. Episode 1, The Teacher As a Person, aimed to clarify values about teaching, and articulate and demonstrate ones personal philosophy of teaching. It is important to be aware of the values

about teaching. Episode 2, The Teacher in the Classroom, aimed to make an individual be competent in establishing routines and procedures to make the physical environment conducive to learning. Teacher as a good classroom manager can help to have a better learning environment. Episode 3 and 4 is The Teacher and the Community. Teacher is the backbone of the educational system. He/she must be able to make favorable impression in order to maintain good schoolcommunity relationship. Episode 5, The Teacher as A Professional, will make an individual to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the rights, duties, and responsibilities of a professional teacher and their impact on him/her as a future teacher. What to do first is to gather information about the policies and guidelines concerning teachers, implemented by the cooperating school. Next, interview the principal/head teacher/the critic teacher about the implementation of these policies and guidelines. Then, analyze the policies and guidelines in the light of values and pertinent laws. Last, reflect on the impact of all these to future life as a full-fledged professional teacher. As I observed, I have seen how my critic teacher acts the role of being a manager inside the classroom. She managed the class very well to have a better environment that is conducive to learning. She is also aware in the community. She keeps on reminding me that before going to my class, I should look professional. The students should see me as a professional teacher even Im not. She keeps on preparing me to become effective teacher.

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