PED 112 Field Study 1

LEARNING EPISODE NO. 1

THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
ACTIVITY 1 – Exploring the School Campus

YOUR TARGET:

At the end of the episode, you must be able to determine the characteristics of a school
environment that is safe, secure and is supportive of learning.

YOUR MAP :

To realize the intended learning outcomes, you must work through these steps:
1. Visit a school. look into the facilities and support learning areas in the campus, then in
the classroom.
2. Observe and use the checklist as you move around the school premises.
3. Analyze your gather data about the school environment.
4. Reflect on the characteristics of a school environment that promotes learning.
5. Present your idea of a good school environment through anu of these:
a. Descriptive paragraph c. Photo Essay
b. Sketch or drawing d. Poem, Song or Rap

Observation :

Familiarize yourself with the different areas and facilities of the school. Check the column to indicate
their availability. Give a brief description of those that are available, and say how each will contribute
to the student’s learning and development.

SCHOOL FACILITIES OBSERVATION CHECKLIST

Facilities / Description Will it contribute to the students’

learning & development? Why?
1. Office of the Principal
2. Library
3. Guidance Center
4. Canteen
5. Clinic
6. AVR
7. Science Laboratory
8. Gymnasium
9. Auditorium
10. Garden
11. H.E. Room
12. Industrial Arts Room
13. Comfort Rooms
14. SDRRM Room
15. SBM Room
16. Reading Room
17. Faculty Room
18. Computer Laboratory
AN OBSERVATION GUIDE FOR CLASSROOM VISIT
Read the following statements carefully. Then write your observation report on the space provided.

Guide Questions Classroom Observation Report

1. Describe the community or
neighborhood where the school
is found ?
2. Describe the school campus.
What colors do you see? What
is the condition of the building?
3. Pass by the offices. What
impressions do you have of
these offices?
4. Walk through the school
halls, the library, the canteen
and the clinic. Look around and
find out other facilities that the
school has.

Be guided by these tasks as you do your observation. The accomplish the matrix to record your data.

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 posted?

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?

CLASSROOM FACILITIES MATRIX

Classroom Facilities Description

( location, number, arrangement, condition)
1. Wall Displays
2. Teacher’s Table
3. Learners’ desks
4. Blackboard
5. Learning Materials/Visual
Aids
6. Ceiling Fans
7. Television Set
8. Cabinets
9. Comfort Rooms
10. Air Conditioner
Write your observation report here:

Name of School Observed : ___________________________________________________________

Location of the School : ______________________________________________________________

Date of Visit : ______________________________________________________________________

ANALYZE
1. How do the school campus and the classroom in particular impact the learning of students going to school? What
are your conclusions?
2. How does this relate to your knowledge of child and adolescent development? How does these
relate to your knowledge of facilitating learning?

REFLECT

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

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

3. What kind of classroom is conducive to learning?

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

ACTIVITY 2 – Observing Bulletin Board Displays

Observe :

As you look around and examine board displays, use the observation guide and forms
provided for you to document your observations.

An Observation Guide for Board Displays

1. Go around the school and examine the board displays. How many board displays do
you see?

2. Where are the display boards found? Are they in places where target viewers can see
them?

3. What are the displays about? What key messages do they convey? What images and
colors do you see? How are the pieces of information and images arranged?

4. What materials were used in making the displays? Are borders used?

5. Do you notice some errors? ( misspelled words, grammar inconsistencies )

6. Are the messages clear and easily understood?

7. Think about what got your attention. Why did it get your attention?
 8. Take photos of the display boards. Paste the pictures below and write captions.

From among the board displays that you saw, pick the one that you got most interested. Evaluate it
using the evaluation form below.

BOARD DISPLAYS EVALUATION FORM

Topic of the Board Display: ________________________________________________________

Location of the Board Display in the School : ___________________________________________

Check the column that indicates your rating. Write comments to back up your ratings.

4 – Outstanding 3 – Very Satisfactory 2 -Satisfactory 1- Needs Improvement

Criteria NI S VS O Comments
1 2 3 4
1. Effective Communication
It conveys the message
quickly & clearly
2. Attractiveness
Colors and arrangement hold
interest
3. Balance
Objects are arranged, so
stability is perceived
4. Unity
Repeated shapes or colors or
use of borders hold display
together
5.Interactivity
The style and approach
entice learners to be involved
and engaged.
6. Legibility
Letters and illustrations can
be seen from a good distance
7. Correctness
It is free from grammar error,
misspelled words, ambiguity
8. Durability
It is well-constructed, items
are securely attached.
Bulletin Board Evaluated By:
Location :
Brief Description of the Bulletin Board

EVALUATION

Strengths Weaknesses
Description of the Bulletin
Board layout

Evaluation of educational
content and other aspects

Recommendations or suggestions for improvement

Signature of Evaluator over Printed Name

Write your observation report here:

Name of School Observed : ___________________________________________________________

Location of the School : ______________________________________________________________

Date of Visit : ______________________________________________________________________