Journal Entry No.

A VISIT TO MY COOPERATING SCHOOL

1. Based on the orientation activity conducted by the school, I shall complete

the responsibility matrix given below. Choose only two (2) expectations
from the TEI’s/Cooperating School’s expectations and write your
responsibilities.

Name of Teacher Education Institution ________________________

Expectations My Responsibilities
1. Give and take principle I should make sure all the
between cooperating records of quizzes, attendance
teacher and student and performance were
cumulatively and accurately
teacher.
recorded. I should always ensure
the credibility of the students’ scores.

2. Will work hand-in hand I should make sure I prepare

for the learners. myself every day. I should study
my lessons in advance

Name of Cooperating School ______________________________

Expectations My Responsibilities
1. Build a harmonious I should build a good rapport to my
relationship with my cooperating teacher and my students
cooperating teacher and my because I want them to remember me by
students. touching their lives in a good manner.

2. Following the rules and I must adopt and obey all the rules and
regulations of TIS. regulations of my cooperating school for my own
good and better training
2. How did I feel when I saw my practicum site? What are my
apprehensions?

Complete the facial expression and explain why you feel this way.
 I felt so happy, nervous and excited! I’m happy
to teach new faces, nervous because I’m going to handle three
sections and excited because I really love to teach.

3. My Analysis

A. Orientation sessions are conducted because . . . .

Orientations are conducted because we, the student teachers need to

be well-equipped with what to do and how to do things inside and
outside the cooperating school premises. There is a need for us to be
oriented on the policies of the school, the students’ behaviors, and the
role that we should act and do. Thus, we may be prepared in facing
and overcoming trials that may come along the way.

B. I feel

During the orientation I felt happy that at last I can now apply the
theories we learned and experience the real scenario of teaching. On
the other hand, I am bothered because I’m not quite sure if I can
expound my ideas well especially in literature. My worries include, not
being able to speak fluently, to expound ideas, and to use appropriate
words at specific situations.

C. I know

I know I can do it! I believe I can accomplish the tasks assigned to us

with the help of my co-student teachers, students, mentors, and of
course God who is the provider of everything.

4. Name of the Principal _________________________________________

Name of Cooperating Teacher __________________________________

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Class Schedule:

Subject/s Day and Time

5. My Insights:

Am I really prepared to teach?

Yes, I am prepared to teach, as far as my knowledge is concerned. This is because the

knowledge and skills I acquired at my college is more than enough. Moreover, it is time
for me to practice what I have learned in the classroom. However, emotionally
speaking, I am not yet ready to face students in different attitudes and characters. I still
need to observe, adjust and get to know my workplace better. I believe in saying that
“teaching is a noble’s profession.” You need to give all your best to your students for
them to mold and become a better person someday. Am I really prepared to teach?
Yes, I am ready to teach because our teachers mold us and taught us various strategies
and methods on how to handle and deal with students, on how to cooperate and
mingle with people around us and how to become a good and role model teacher in
front of our students. I will give them my biggest gratitude for preparing us to become a
good teacher.
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MY FIRST MEETING WITH MY COOPERATING TEACHER AND STUDENTS

My Cooperating Teacher __________________ School Graduated __________

Subjects Handled ________________________
Years of Teaching Experience ___________

1. On my first encounter with my cooperating teacher I realized that . . .

They are a nice students, and has a unique characteristics they have
different behaviors but I can handle it. As expected to a first section they
are intellectually stable.

On my first dealing with the learners I observed that . . .

It is nice to be back in my Alma matter practicing teaching, and we are

welcome with an open arm. And my Mentor and Students are so nice at
me.

2. I enjoyed my first day in my cooperating school because . . .

I think that the mentor that i will be on is a terror teacher and look at me so
small. And cant achieve their specific standands in the institution.

3. After my first day in the practicum site, I had apprehension because . .

I think that the mentor that I will be on is a terror teacher and look at me so
small. And cant achieve their specific standand in the institution.

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FAMILIARIZING MYSELF WITH THE SCHOOL’S FACILITIES AND

RESOURCES
1. Complete the chart of the school facilities. Record at least (5) facilities you
have visited. Write down the importance of these in the teaching-learning
process.

School Facilities Importance of these facilities in the teaching-

Visited learning process
1. Classroom It is where formal learning usually occurs in a
most conducive and meaningful manner.
Students are free from disturbances of outside
forces.

2. Library It serves as the students' refuge especially

when they need to look for reliable sources and
collect ideas in order to fully understand the
topic. It is indeed an essential facility of a
school that should be present.

3. Guidance office A perfect place to calm and refresh our

thoughts and settle things down through the
pieces of advice from our guidance counselor

4. Science Laboratory The Science laboratory offers apparatuses

useful in making actual experiments and
investigatory projects. It is where experiments
are done

5. Clinic A place where we can ask for mild medications

for mild pains and ailments.

2. After analyzing the school’s vision, mission and goal of

TAMBONGON INTEGRATED SCHOOL

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I realized that . . .

I realized that the school has high level of outlooks on the students it

produces. Aligned with its outlooks are the methods, activities, and other

manners of acquiring knowledge in order to achieve its vision, mission,

and goals. Verily, the teachers are well- equipped with the competencies

needed in holistically molding and shaping the students to the best of their

abilities. Students are expected to shine nationally and internationally.

So I need to . . .

So, I need to exert my best in abiding the vision, mission, and goals the

school has formulated in order for my students to learn. I need to adapt

and patiently observe their goals by means of making myself an example

to my students for them to do so. Moreover, I need to observe punctuality

and promptness in all my appointments and commitments. I need to

consider my students' learning before anything else

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Journal Entry No. 4

GETTING TO KNOW THE CLASSROOM ROUTINES PERFORMED BY MY
COOPERATING TEACHER AND MY STUDENTS

1. What routines do I need to establish in order to make me a better

classroom manager?

2. What innovations can I introduce to create order in my class home.

Interview other teachers and inquire on what classroom routines

theyhave established to ensure better classroom management.

Name of the Teacher: Ms. Shiela V. Franco

School: TAMBONGON INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Grade Level Handled: Grade 8–Onyx
These are the classroom routines she has established to ensure
better classroom management.

Cleaning the classroom.

Roll-call for the students’ presence
Monitoring absenteeism
Checking assignments
Asking questions
3. If I already have my own class in the future, I want to employ . . .

IF I ALREADY HAVE MY OWN CLASS, I WANT TO DO THE

FOLLOWING

1. Arriving in the morning.

Cleaning the classroom
Prayer
Bringing in the ornamental plants
Checking students’ assignment

2.Taking attendance.
Monitoring absenteeism
Checking excuse letters if there is

3.Posting reminders
Reminding students to study their lessons
Reminding students to do their assignments for the next day

4.Throughout the day

Checking the papers of daily quizzes
Recording quizzes
Roaming around to check whether my students attend theirclasse

5.Ending the day

Cleaning the classroom
Bringing out the ornamental plant
6.Other episodes that need procedure(s) Classes
Asking questions Checking class records

4. In other classes, they sing songs for transition purposes; in passing

papers . . . in transferring to other classes and the like . . .
Write a parody from a melody of a popular song and integrate the
concepts of your classroom routines. (A parody is a technique where one
adopts a melody of a popular song to integrate the concepts which you
want to teach.)

(Song)

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MY FIRST ACTIVITY

1. I think that I can do better if . . . ______________________________

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Documents /Evidences of My First Activity

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MY FIRST LESSON PLAN IN MY SECOND HOME

1. After writing my first lesson plan in my cooperating school, these are the
things noted by my cooperating teacher.

Best features

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2. As a teacher, I need to prepare a lesson plan that . . .

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I am fully convinced that I must be fully prepared before I teach to

ensure that there is learning taking place all the time.
1. Revised Lesson Plan based on CT’s Suggestion
2. Sample Lesson Plan written by my Cooperating Teacher.
3. Sample Lesson Plan from other teachers from another school.
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My Instructional Materials

1. Complete the matrix by writing the instructional materials used in the five
(5) lessons conducted in your classroom.

These are the instructional materials I used during my teaching:

Lesson/Activities Instructional Materials Other materials which
can still be utilized
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2. In preparing my instructional materials, I realized that:

Instructional materials must be . . .

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I need to prepare instructional materials so that . . .

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 Prepare an electronic file of the instructional materials you
developed and used in classroom instruction. Paste them here!
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First Assessment Tool

1. Assessment tools are needed because . . .

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I considered the following things when I prepared my first assessment

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2. How did my students/learners perform in my first assessment tool?

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Paste or write your first assessment tool and the improved version based
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Journal Entry No. 9

Designing/Structuring the Classroom Bulletin Boards

1. Design a miniature bulletin board on this page or paste one of the bulletin
boards that struck you most in your cooperating school.

2. Observing the varied bulletin boards in my cooperating school, I feel that

the following areas can still be improved . . .

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3. As a student teacher, I need to learn how to structure bulletin boards so
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4. What lessons did I learn when structuring/designing my bulletin board?

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Picture of bulletin board display that I designed based on the
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Participating/Assisting School Activity

1. Why do I need to participate in school activities?

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What insights did I gain after joining the school activities?

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3. What can you say about your co-interns’ performance?

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4. My Cooperating teacher was (Describe/Cite her reaction/feedback about

the activity)

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Journal Entry No. 11

Doing Auxiliary Services

1. What services did I render in the following areas? (Cite the

offices/departments where your services were required).

Places/Offices Services Learning’s/Insights/

Gained

1. Doing other non teaching duties is beneficial in my life as a student intern

because . . .

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2. These are the values/virtues I have developed/strengthened when I

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My First Classroom Demonstration Lesson

1. What went well in my lesson? Why? ______________________________

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What did not go well? Why? ____________________________________

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What did my students learn? ____________________________________

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What was learned about planning? _______________________________

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What was learned about teaching? _______________________________

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What improvements will I make to be more effective in my class? _______

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2. After the demonstration lessons, I felt . . . __________________________

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3. After my demonstration I realized that . . . _________________________

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4. Thing I learned from my learners ________________________________

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SNAPSHOTS during my Demonstration
My Demonstration Lesson Plan
My Instructional Materials
Observations Sheets
 What Insights/Learning have I gained in the 7 domains of National
Competence-Based Teacher Standards?

Domains Insights/Learning’s Gained

1.Social Regard for

Learning

2.The Learning
Environment

3.Diversity of
Learners

4.The Curriculum

5.Planning,Assessing
, Reporting

6.Community
Linkages
7.Personal/
Professional
Competencies

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