Activity 1.

1 Exploring the School Campus

Resource Teacher: Teacher’s Signature:
Grade/Year Level: Subject Area:
School: Date:

SCHOOL FACILITIES OBERVATION CHECKLIST

Facilities / Description Will it contribute to the

student’s learning and
development? Why?

Office of the / As I observe, it is small in space but well organized. At Yes, it will aid in the development
Principal the front view, you can see that it is well organized of the student’s learning because a
where you can see some bulletin boards and some well-organized principal’s office
posted pictures of school activities, and at the front reflects the student’s insides of the
door there is an alcohol displayed there. campus.

Library / It's well ventilated and there are a lot of learning Yes, it will help students love
resources, but as I observe, it is not enough to hold reading and studying in a well-
more students inside because of the small space inside clean and comfortable study area
and it is in the PTA building. with comprehensive books and
furniture.

Counseling / There is a two-counseling room. There are two tables Yes, it will help contribute to the
Room and two designated chairs at each table, as well as two student’s learning growth by
drawers, one sofa and a long chair, two electric fans listening to the counselor’s advice
and four pillows. about any students’ problems or
academic problem that they may
get peace of mind or freshen up
their mind.

Canteen/ / There are two canteens; the NVGCHS yecs store and Yes, it will if they provide those
Cafeteria the NVGCHS cooperative canteen. They are both clean pupils with nourishing meals that
and well organized, but some of the displayed foods are support their health, especially in
I think some of them are unhealthy for students. terms of enhancing their
concentration, cognitive abilities,
and focus.

Medical Clinic / The school clinic is located near the guidance where The school clinic is extremely
inside of it you can see one table for the school nurse important for offering first aid and
and two chairs in front of it, one computer, electric fan, treatment for illnesses and injuries,
two oxygen tanks, one big drawer, one bed, water direct assistance for students with
dispenser, and one comfortable chair. special needs, as well as health
 counseling and education for
students.

Audio / The school has no audio-visual room but there is a three When audio-visual aids are used,
Visual/Learning MAPEH LRC office inside the gymnasium where inside critical thinking among students
resource Center of the office you can see some materials like guitar, rises, which will help teachers
projectors and other materials needed. convey the lessons more
successfully.

Science / They have a Science LRC and one laboratory room, Students may benefit from
Laboratory which has a kind of washing area and experimentation, laboratory experience in
one table for the teacher, one large book shelf, and one understanding the principles and
fire extinguisher. presumptions that guide the
creation and application of
scientific knowledge.

Gymnasium / The school has one gymnasium, and they use it for The gymnasium can also be used
different school activities like sports, and they also use for P.E. exercises and group
it for any programs. On the side of the gymnasium is the projects, usually centered around
bench area and they also have upper side. fitness, that could aid the students
in building physical strength.

Auditorium / Their Auditorium is a covered gymnasium with a School programs that refresh both
second-floor seating area in both sides and in a stage in the body and the mind may benefit
the front and in the stage both corners are the MAPEH students. Having fun while learning
LRC offices and facing the front also is the third office of influences how a learner develops
the MAPEH LRC. personally by boosting confidence
and self-esteem.

Outdoor/ / It may also entail students taking a

Garden break to re-energize themselves
Some buildings/rooms have their own gardens. Some from their surroundings in order
classrooms, buildings, and facilities have flowers and for them to be more responsible
veggies in the front and back. They also have an herbal not only inside the classroom but
garden near the PTA building. also for outdoor tasks such as
planting and beautification of their
surroundings.

Home / Not available for now. The behavioral component must be

Economics developed in addition to the
Room necessary abilities, like cooking.

Industrial / They have an industrial arts facility with ten long It aids students in the development
Workshop Area working tables and monobloc chairs inside, one of their abilities and gets them
blackboard in the front and one white board in the ready for a profession that requires
back, where students can perform or complete their them to have the right attitude and
assignments freely and comfortably. The teacher's table behavior, especially while
and washroom are at the back, where they also had an interacting with others.
displayed alcohol and water dispenser.

PTA Office / The school has no PTA office, they are just announcing Planning for improvements such as
area where they just having their meetings. more books, equipment, or even
facilities that will better serve the
requirements of the students is
crucial and beneficial.

Comfort Room / Every building has their own comfort room, but I just Students will learn how to maintain
for Boys observe the main comfort room. The boy’s comfort personal hygiene and to be
room is sometimes smelly if not well cleaned and there responsible when using other
is a long cubicle for urinating but they have person in people's facilities.
charge of cleaning the comfort room.

Comfort Room / It has a two-hand washing area, a display alcohol, a An environment that is pleasant
for Girls trash bin, and two cubicles, one with a toilet in each.  can help students learn more
efficiently.

Cashier and / It is located at the second floor of the office of the This officer may contribute good
Principal’s principal, inside of it is two rooms; Cashier office and responsibilities for the student’s
Assistant the office of the principal’s assistant. Inside of it is a cash trams actions and good
comfortable chair displayed in the waiting area. assistance.

SDRRMC office / It is located near the main gate of the school and inside It helps all the personnel’s and
of it you can see some Personal Protective Equipment, students identify and map local
one drawer, emergency supplies, first aid kit and a one capacities to cope with and
spine board for rescuing. hazards. In addition, it helps them
to have effective disaster response
while reducing risks that similar
disasters will reoccur.

Filipino LRC / It is located near the Alumni Building, inside of it nine Having a good office for this
teacher’s office teacher’s table, one aircon, two ceiling fan, water subject may give a better working
dispenser, and drawers for teacher’s records and place for those teachers to work
document of their students. well for their students benefits.
ICT office / It is located near the Filipino LRC teacher’s office. Inside It is for the students to gain more
of it are seventeen computers, some computer knowledge and skills about
monitors, some CPU’s, five long tables, one electric fan, technologies.
and a white board in front of the room.

Science LRC / Inside of it are thirteen teacher’s tables, two sofas, Having a good office for this
teacher’s office drawers, book shelves, one TV monitor, and two small subject may give a better working
white boards. place for those teachers to work
well for their students benefits.

Science LRC / Well ventilated and it is located near the PTA building. Having a good office for this
teacher’s office Inside of it is seventeen teacher’s table, printers, two subject may give a better working
ceiling fans, two bulletin boards for teacher’s schedules place for those teachers to work
and one aircon. well for their students benefits.

TLE LRC / It is located at the temporary closed canteen of the Having a good office for this
teacher’s office school where inside of it is three teacher’s table and subject may give a better working
one electric fan, one tv monitor, and one sofa and one place for those teachers to work
long table. well for their students benefits

Alumni building / It is temporary closed, but it is located near the school It is for the students that might
library. offer online career fairs or host
virtual networking events with tips
for job interviews when they
graduate.

An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

Read the following statements carefully. Then write your observation report on the space provided.
Guide Question Classroom Observation Report
1. Describe the community or The main gate is located at Mabini St., where you can see canteens and
neighborhood where the school is computer shops in front. On the right side of the main gate, you can see the
found. Don Domingo Barangay Hall and the Nueva Vizcaya Sports Complex. On the
left side is Dumlao Blvd. At the back is where you find the PDOHO Nueva
Vizcaya.

2. Describe the school campus. What When I entered the school, I felt excited and, at the same time, overwhelmed
colors do you see? What is the because there were many students. Some of the buildings are colored in
condition of the buildings pastel yellow, some are colored in green, and the roofs are colored in blue
and green. All the buildings are in good condition, but some of the buildings
look old.

3. Pass by the offices. What Most of the offices are small in space but still, it is organized. Inside the
impression do you have in these offices, bulletin boards and documentation of school activities are posted
offices? around the room.

4. Walk through the school halls, the As I walked to the hallways, I found the other facilities like the SDRRMC office
library, the cafeteria. Look around and every subject had their own learning resources center.
and find out the other facilities that
the school has.
Resource Teacher: Teacher’s Signature:
Grade/Year Level: Subject Area:
School: Date:

1. Look at the walls of the classroom. What are posted on the walls? What heroes, religious
figures, lessons, visual aids, announcements, do you see?
2.Examine how the pieces of furniture are arranged. Where is the teacher’s table located?
How are the tables and chairs/desks arranged?
3. What learning materials/equipment are present?
4. Observe the students. How many are occupying one room?
5. Is the room well-lit and well-ventilated?

Answers;

1. As I observe in every classroom that my cooperating teacher has entered, every classroom's walls
have unique designs and displayed things: sayings from life, posted NVGWAGI (talk about solid
waste management), evacuation maps, safety protocol reminders, books, dioramas, and Bible
verses. I did not see any heroes or even our president's pictures or figures posted inside the
classroom.
2. Some classroom has a 2 teachers table 1 in the front and the other one is at the back and it is made
of woods that has a drawer. The student chairs are made of wood and plastic, and they are
designed for right-handed students. Each classroom that my cooperating teacher has entered has a
minimum of 30 and a maximum of 45 chairs, which are arranged in two or three rows.
3. The classroom includes a TV monitor, student desk, books, some dioramas, and a blackboard,
among other things available learning resources and tools.
4. Base on my observation on what my cooperating teacher entered classrooms, a minimum of 30 and
a maximum of 45 students. Some of the classroom that my cooperating teacher entered has a small
in space but well ventilated.
5. Yes, it is properly ventilated, they have stand fans, ceiling fans and some rooms has a aircon.
 An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT
Be guided by these tasks as you do your observation. Then accomplish the matrix to record your data.
CLASSROOM FACILITIES MATRIX

Classroom Facilities Description

(Location, number, arrangement, condition)

1. Wall Displays The classroom is decorated with cleverly designed wall displays.
It's in the side, back, and front of the classroom. And every
classroom has also a displayed NVGCHS Vision and Mission and
some sayings in life.

2. Teacher’s Table Some of the classrooms that my cooperating teacher entered have
two teacher's tables in the front of the room, and other rooms
have one in the back. The tables are well organized; some tables
have drawers where teachers put their files.

3. Learner’s Desks The student chairs are made of wood and plastic, and they are designed
for right-handed students. Each classroom that my cooperating teacher
has entered has a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 45 chairs, which
are arranged in two or three rows.

4. Blackboard The blackboard is set up in front, which is the typical site for
installation. There is one blackboard in each room, and it is kept
clean. There is also some classroom has mixed white board and a
blackboard in front of the classroom.

5. Learning Materials/Visual Aids The most common learning tools I've seen are books and visual
aids. Both the teacher and the students can access these because
they are placed in a suitable place. Some books are in a good
condition.

6. TV monitor Every classroom includes a television monitor that plays

instructional movies that will definitely give students further
knowledge as well as for any presentations, such as power
presentations, that both educators and students may have.

7. bookshelves There are bookshelves located inside the rooms. It is where

educational materials are kept in order and used in the classroom.
Write your observation report here.

Name of The School Observed; Nueva Vizcaya General Comprehensive High School
Location of the School; Along Dumlao Boulevard and Mabini St.
Date to Visit; October 20, 2021
I observed that some areas of the school are kept up and clean as I walked around the campus.
Every classroom is welcoming and pleasant for learning, and they greatly aid in energizing students during
the learning process. The school's surroundings and ambiance are quite appealing because the colors of
the buildings are quite calm in eyes, and other teachers and students are very welcoming. The gate is well
guarded so no one can easily enter unless you have an important thing to do inside. Students can't easily
go outside if it is not time for them to go outside. The various offices and rooms left an impression on me.
Additionally, they have a garden that demonstrates the importance of the environment on campus on a
healthy lifestyle by growing medicinal plants, as well as for aesthetic purposes. The rooms are generally
clean and odor-free, although I do notice some that are not (boy’s Comfort room). Overall, the school
offers a pleasant learning environment, however there are some areas that may be improved.

ANALYZE
How do the school campus and the classroom in particular impact the learning of the students going to
school?

 School campus and classroom policies are implemented for the students' good learning environment,
and as I observe, students are diligent and courteous in following every policy that the campus has
with the help of their teachers.

How does this relate to your knowledge of child and adolescent development/ how does this relate to your
knowledge of facilitating learning?

 As the students grow up, we must fill their minds and thoughts with beautiful and good things.
Because as children, they must be guided carefully, because as they grow, their minds are on
processing and exploring things, so as future teachers, we will be the ones who help parents guide and
teach their children good things as they grow up.
REFLECT
1. Would you like to teach in the school environment you just observe? Why? Why not?
Yes, I would like to teach in this school because, as I observe, it is challenging and enjoyable at the
same time, and that’s the part that I want to experience when I teach in this school.

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

It is the way that every learner and teacher are connected in terms of exchanging ideas, thoughts, and
skills, and considering the needs of every learner and teacher, that makes the campus very conducive.

3. What kind of classroom is conducive to learning?

One of the essential aspects of a supportive learning environment is having a comfortable learning area
where students can sit comfortably, see and understand what their teachers are saying, as well as socialize
with their fellow students.
4. In the future, how can you accomplish your answer in number 3?
First, I will start it inside my classroom. I will make sure that my classroom is comfortable for my
students and that they are also comfortable socializing with others in such a way that I will give them some
activities requiring the ability to communicate and share thoughts with their fellow learners.

5. Write your additional learnings and insights here.

For the sake of our future students, we must be very observant, patients and able to solve any kind of
situation. And always keep in mind that we must be mindful of how we will be professional and effective
teachers in the future.