FIELD STUDY 101

ORIENTATION PHASE

1. Meeting the students (YOU) through face to face during the Orientation

2. Getting to know each other

3. Orientation of the Course Policies

VISION, MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COLLEGE

1. Understand by heart the Vision, Mission, Core Values, Philosophy, College

Goals and Objectives of the Program.

2. Make a written reflection about your understanding on the VMGO.

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Field Study 1 (OBSERVATIONS OF TEACHING-LEARNING IN ACTUAL

SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT) is the first experiential course which will

immerse you in actual classroom setting where direct observation of

teaching-learning episodes that you learned in the classroom will be made.

You are supposed to observe in the actual setting, analyze the observed data

and experiences, as well as reflect on these experiences. While doing the

task, you sharpen your sensitivity, observation skills and critical and

reflective thinking, and creativity.

OBSERVATION is the core of FS1.Observation experiences will make

you aware of teaching attitudes, beliefs and, classroom practices that are

effective in teaching and learning. Nevertheless, you cannot really observe

the real classroom situation due to this pandemic where there are no face to

face classes being conducted.

There are three major objects of observation:

1. Environment

2. Learners

3. Teachers
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GUIDELINES IN THE CONDUCT OF FS1

1. You are required to accomplish successfully all the activities in a

semester to earn a 3-unit credits.

2. You are allowed to work with a partner whom you can discuss and work

with after the FS experience.

3. You must demonstrate personal qualities that reflect a good image of a

teacher at all times. (courtesy, respect, honesty, diligence, open-

mindedness, critical thinking, etc)

4. Proper behavior to anyone must be observed at all times.

5. After an activity has been done, request for the signature of the one who

assisted you, if there is any.

6. Prepare a portfolio to be submitted before the end of the semester.

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MODULE 1
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ACTIVITY 1. EXPLORING THE SCHOOL CAMPUS

LET’S TOUR!

Widen your imagination as you move around the school campus.

Familiarize yourself with the different areas and facilities of the school,

make a brief description and tell how each contributes to the learners’

learning and development.

SCHOOL FACILITIES OBSERVATION CHECKLIST

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FACILITIES DESCRIPTION HOW WILL IT CONTRIBUTE TO

THE LEARNERS’ LEARNING
AND DEVELOPMENT
Principal’s Office

Faculty Room

Library

Counseling Room

Canteen/Cafeteri
a

Audio Visual /
Learning
Resource Center
Science
Laboratory

Clinic

Gymnasium

Auditorium

Outdoor/Garden

Home Economics

Comfort Room

Internet Room

Others
(Please specify)
Observation Report:

1. Suppose this is the school setting that is in your locality,

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a. describe the community or neighborhood where the school is found.

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b. describe the school – the colors that you see, conditions of the

buildings/offices/rooms.

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2. What impression do you have of the different offices? What about the

other facilities that the school has?

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ACTIVITY 2. CLASSROOM VISIT

You are task to go to a school and visit the classrooms. Suppose

these are scenarios of the classrooms that you visit.

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Classroom Observation Report

1. Look at the walls of the classroom. What are posted on the walls? How
important are these to the learners?
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2. Examine the arrangement of the furniture. Where is the teacher’s table

located? How about the arrangement of the chairs/desks?
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3. What learning materials/equipment are seen in the classroom?

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

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2. Is the room well-lit or well-ventilated?

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CLASSROOM FACILITIES MATRIX

Classroom Facilities Description

(Location, Number, Arrangement, Condition)
Wall Displays
Teacher’s Table
Learners’ Chairs/Desks
Blackboard
Learning Materials/
Visual Aids

Others
(Please specify)

ANALYZE!
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How do the school campus and the classroom in particular

impact the learning of the students going to school? What
is your conclusion?

How does this relate to your knowledge of child and

adolescent development? How does this relate to your
knowledge of facilitating learning?
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REFLECT!

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

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2. What kind of school campus is conducive to learning?

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3. What kind of classroom is conducive to learning?

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

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5. Write your additional learnings and insights here.

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3. Based on the observations you have made of classrooms, sketch the

interior of your dream classroom that will show the pieces of furniture,
various displays, teaching aids, etc. Then write a short narrative of your
idea of a classroom for a particular grade level. MY IDEA OF A
CLASSROOM FOR GRADE ____ .