Conceptualized by: Luningning B.

Aribbay, MAEd
Associate Professor 1 – Apayao State College
Episode 2: Learner’s Characteristics at Different Stages

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Field Study 1
(Learning Episode 2)
by:
LUNINGNING B. ARIBBAY, MAEd
Associate Professor I

BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION .

Learning Episode 2: Learner’s Characteristics at Different Stages

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Associate Professor 1 – Apayao State College
Episode 2: Learner’s Characteristics at Different Stages
Learner’s characteristics vary depending on their stages of development. As a learner move
from one stage of development to the other, there will be a sudden change of his characteristics. This
lesson will help you understand how each learner’s characteristic changes as he or she moves from
one stage of development to another.

Objectives:

1. Identify the stage of the physical, motor, linguistic, literacy, cognitive, social, and
emotional development of the learner as manifested in the actual classroom setting.
2. Observe and reflect on the different approaches employed by the teacher in dealing with
learners in the different stages of development.
3. Analyze how the teaching and learning process should be conducted considering the
different phases of learner’s development.

Education Theory
Learners’ characteristics continuously change as time pass and once there is a new learning
acquired by him or her. This manifests a significant change due to his/her increase in the
developmental stage. This process is normal since they are developing and constructing new
knowledge.

In terms of teaching, a teacher should discuss topics that are relevant and appropriate to their
cognitive level. Learners must not be forced to perform tasks that are beyond their current cognitive
capabilities.

Observation Guide
Read the following statements carefully, then write your observation report on the space
provided.

Physical:
1. Observe their gross motor skills. How they can carry themselves. How they move, walk, run,
go upstairs, etc.
2. Are gross movements clumsy or deliberate/smooth?
3. How about their fine motor 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 emotional disposition or temperament of the learners (happy, sad, easily cries, mood
shift)
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 behaviour. Are they self – conscious?

Cognitive:

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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.

LEARNING ACTIVITY TASK 2A

Learner’s Characteristics at Different Stages

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Name: Rezia Rose Pagdilao ____________________ Date: __________________

Course/Year/Section: BSED 4 Social Studies Score: __________________

Direction: Use the link below to observe the 3different groups of learners from different levels (pre
– school, elementary and high school). Describe each of the learners based on your observations.
Compare them in terms of their interests and needs. Summarize your answer by filling in the table
below. Compile your answer in a portfolio.

Links: Preschool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5haWhJ17mZc

Elementary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u70s7h_4g4
High School: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoGlN_H1Xow
Developmental Pre - schooler Elementary High School
Domain
Physical -Still growing; slightly Less supervision in Students become more
clumsy yet really writing skills can independent and less
enthusiastic entered school without reliant on teachers'
-The ability to write not parental guidance. they guidance, often pursuing
yet developed can move freely but their own ways
-Capable of writing on there is a limit because Students are responsible,
his own, but most of the they already know how manage behavior in class,
time needs assistance and to be disciplined and are well-prepared in
supervision self-grooming and
sanitation.
Social Doesn't focus much, but Can interact with High school students
can follow basic teachers with a often engage in
instructions; able to play discipline manner. classroom discussions
with other kids and form with their peers.
friendships; enjoys toys
Emotional -expresses feelings with They effectively manage They exhibit emotional
more use of verbal their actions and self- independence and are
language awareness, possess the capable of handling
-Very independent which ability to follow issues with colleagues
can study on their own instructions, and are and classmates.
together with the teacher adept at managing self-
oriented tasks.
Cognitive -Can able to Can able to construct They are able to solve the
communicate with the sentences and can think given problem/situation
teacher broader their independently. Some,
Children are more on knowledge. repeat the questions
artistic creativity and several times before
physical exercise, such as answering and they
portraying animals. apply evaluation.

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LEARNING ACTIVITY TASK 2B
Learner’s Characteristics at Different Stages

Name: Rezia Rose D. Pagdilao_____________________ Date: ____________________

Course/Year/Section: BSED-4 Social Studies___________ Score: ___________________
Direction: Write the most salient developmental characteristics of the learners you observed. Based
on these characteristics, identify its implications for the teachers. Compile your answer in a portfolio.

Example:
Level Salient Characteristics Observed Implications to the Teaching
Learning Process
Preschool Preschoolers keep on moving The teacher should remember to use
around the room. music and movement activities not just
in PE but in all subject areas.

Level Salient Characteristics Observed Implications to the Teaching

Learning Process
Preschool The teacher should remember to use
https:// Preschoolers like to move around a music and movement activities not just
www.youtube.c lot. in PE but in all subject areas.
om/watch?
v=5haWhJ17mZ
c

Elementary Elementary students enjoy Teachers must be knowledgeable and

exploring their classrooms and patient.
https:// engaging in conversations with
www.youtube.c their peers.
om/watch?
v=2u70s7h_4g4

High School The high school students are Teachers must give feedback on
https:// mature enough to behave student’s performance
www.youtube.c themselves.
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v=AoGlN_H1X
ow

LEARNING ACTIVITY TASK 2C

Learner’s Characteristics at Different Stages

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Name: Rezia Rose D. Pagdilao_____________________ Date: ____________________

Course/Year/Section: BSED-4 Social Studies___________ Score: ___________________
Direction: Write your reflection of what you have learned in this lesson by completing the
statements below. Compile your answer in a portfolio.

1. I realized that teaching and learning process should be conducted considering the different phases
of learner’s development. Learners must not be forced to perform tasks that are beyond their current
cognitive capabilities.
2. I believe that a child's learning ability is influenced by their connections with peers and adults,
and their sense of physical and interpersonal security creates an educational environment.
3. I feel that students learning is important for lifelong progress, adults and especially to the
teachers are responsible for their care and education which play a significant role in their health,
development, and learning.
4. When I become a teacher, I will set myself as good example to the students an also leave a good
inspiration them that encourage them to realize their dreams in the future.
5. 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?
While I was observing those students, I recall also my own experiences when I was their age. like
them, I’m also naughty that time. I love to play all the time and I’m fond of roaming around our
classroom. My experience that time was enjoyable like the learners do right now. But as I entered in
high school, I learned to be independent on handing my own problems. Yet I want to say that my
childhood memories are very happy and full of excitement that still very fresh in my mind. And I love
to go back those happy memories that I never expect that my childhood days are reflecting on what I
observed to those students.
6. Think of a teacher you cannot forget for the positive or negative reasons. How did she/he help or
not help you with your needs how did it affect you?
One of my favourite professors from the past is Mrs. Dolly Ralustian. Although she can be a little
strict when giving lessons, her strictness actually made us want to master everything she was
teaching. She not only instructs us in the classroom but also serves as a fantastic motivator and
source of motivation for us to achieve more. It has an impact on me in that all of the choices I made
to get to where I am now were influenced by her inspiration and counsel. I am very glad that the two
years of my senior high school days are not wasted but a path for me to become a good learner with
the teaching of my teacher.

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Mrs. Stephanie Remano is one of

my unforgettable former
teachers. She’s
a bit strict in teaching lesson but
her strictness made us eager to
learn all the
lesson she was teaching. Aside
from being our teaching inside
the classroom,
she is our great motivator and an
inspiration to us to be more. It
affects me in
way that her advices and
motivation influence all the
decisions I made that
brings me where I am today.

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Episode 2: Learner’s Characteristics at Different Stages

Mrs. Stephanie Remano is one of

my unforgettable former
teachers. She’s
a bit strict in teaching lesson but
her strictness made us eager to
learn all the
lesson she was teaching. Aside
from being our teaching inside
the classroom,
she is our great motivator and an
inspiration to us to be more. It
affects me in
way that her advices and
motivation influence all the
decisions I made that
brings me where I am today.

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