FIELD STUDY 1: THE LEARNERS DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT

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Episode 5:
Individual Differences and Learners Interaction

Name of FS Student_____________________________________________________
Course___________________________Year & Section ________________________
Resource Teacher________________Signature____________Date_____________
Cooperating School____________________________________________________

My Target
At the end of this activity, I will gain competence in determining teaching
approaches and techniques considering the learners differences in level of abilities.

My Performance (How I will be rated)
Field Study 1 Episode 5- Individual Differences and Learners interaction
Focused on: Determining teaching approaches and techniques considering the learners
differences in the level of abilities
Tasks
Exemplary
4
Superior
3
Satisfactory
2
Unsatisfactory
1
Observation/
Documentation:
All tasks were
done with
outstanding
quality; work
exceeds
expectations
4
All or nearly all
tasks were done
with high quality



3
Nearly all tasks were
done with acceptable
quality



2
Fewer than half
of tasks were
done; or most
objectives met
but with poor
quality
1
My Analysis Analysis questions
were answered
completely; in
depth answers;
thoroughly
grounded on
theories
-Exemplary
grammar and
spelling.

4
Analysis questions
were answered
completely

Clear connection
with theories

Grammar and
spelling are
superior.

3
Analysis questions
were not answered
completely

Vaguely related to
the theories

Grammar and spelling
acceptable


2
Analysis
questions were
not answered.

Grammar and
spelling
unsatisfactory




1


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My reflection Reflection
statements are
profound and
clear, supported
by experiences
from the episode.

4
Reflection
statements are
clear but not
clearly supported
by experiences
from the episode.

3
Reflection statements
are shallow;
supported by
experiences from the
episode.


2
Reflection
statements are
unclear and
shallow and are
not supported
by experiences
from the
episode.
1
My portfolio Portfolio is
complete, clear,
well-organized
and all supporting
documentation
are located in
sections clearly
designated.


4
Portfolio is
complete, clear,
well-organized
and most
supporting
documentation
are available
and/or logical and
clearly marked
locations.
3
Portfolio is
incomplete;
supporting
documentation is
organized but is
lacking.




2
Portfolio has
many lacking
components; is
unorganized and
unclear.





1
Submission Before deadline.


4
On the deadline.


3
A day after the
deadline.

2
Two days or
more after the
deadline.

1
Subtotals

Overall Score
Rating based on
transmutation:

___________________________ _________________
Signature of FS Teacher above printed name Date

Transmutation of Scores to Grades/ Ratings
Score

20
18-19
17
16
15
14
Grade

1.0
1.25
1.5
1.75
2.00
2.25
Rating

99
96
93
90
87
84
Score

12-13
11
10
8-9
7- below
Grade

2.50
2.75
3.00
3.5
5.00
Rating

81
78
75
72 and
below


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My Map
To reach your target, do the following tasks:
1. Observe two or more learners of different abilities but from the same grade or year
level.
2. Find out some information about their background.
3. Observe them as they participate in a classroom activity.
4. Write a narrative report and a brief reflection on your experience.

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


An Observation Guide for Individual Differences

Read the following carefully before you begin to observe. Then write your
observation report on the space provided.
1. Observe the class to see the differences in abilities of the learners.
2. Try to identify the students who seem to be performing well and those
that seem to behind.
3. Validate your observations by asking the teacher about the background
(family, socio-economic, presence of some learning disability, etc.)
4. Observe the behavior of both the high achieving and low-achieving
learners. Note their dispositions, pace in accomplishing tasks, interaction
with teacher, and interaction with others.
5. Observe the teachers method in addressing the individual learning needs
of the students in his/ her class.

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Observation Report
Name of the School Observed________________________________________________
School
Address__________________________________________________________________
Date of Visit_______________________________________________________________



































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My Analysis

1. Did your observation match the information given by the teacher? Were you able to
correctly identify who among the students performed well and who did not? What
behavior helped you identify them? (Volunteering to answer, responding to
teachers direction, etc.)










2. Describe the differences in ability levels of the students in the class. Is there a wide
gap between the students who are performing well and those that are not?










3. Describe the methods used by the teacher in handling the students differences in
abilities. How did the students respond to the teacher?









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My Reflection

1. Recall the time when you were in the elementary or high school. Recall the high and
low achievers in your class. How did your teacher deal with differences in abilities?
Was your teacher effective?