Republic of the Philippines

CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF TEACHER
EDUCATION
AACIP Level II Accredited Programs: Bachelor of Secondary Education & Bachelor of
Elementary Education

Resource Teacher: School: ______________________________

Grade/Year Level: Date: ________________________________

THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

LEARNING EPISODE 1

Target Intended Learning Outcome:

To realize the Intended Learning Outcome, work my way through these steps:

1) Visit a school. Look into 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 gathered 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 any of these:
a. Descriptive paragraph
b. Photo essay
c. Sketch or drawing
d. Poem, song or rap

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CSU VISION: CSU is a university with global stature in the arts, culture, agriculture and fisheries, the sciences
as well as technological and professional fields.
CSU MISSION: Cagayan State University shall produce globally competent graduates through excellent
instruction, innovative and creative research, responsive public service and productive industry and
community engagement.
CTE GOALS: To prepare competent elementary, secondary and technical vocational school teachers with
adequate knowledge and skills and desirable values which are necessary in developing the manpower of the
country and in undertaking functional classroom and community-based researches and extension activities.
 Republic of the Philippines
CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF TEACHER
EDUCATION
AACIP Level II Accredited Programs: Bachelor of Secondary Education & Bachelor of
Elementary Education

Activity 1.1. EXPLORING THE SCHOOL CAMPUS

Observe

As you move around the campus, observations forms are provided for you to
document your observations. It is advised that you read the entire worksheet before
proceeding to the school site. A good understanding of the activities and tasks to be
accomplished in the activity sheets will yield better learning results.

SCHOOL FACILITIES OBSERVATION CHECKLIST

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 students' learning and development.

Facilities / Description Will it contribute to the

students ‘learning and
development. Why?

Office of the
Principal

Library

Counseling Room
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Canteen/

CSU VISION: CSU is a university with global stature in the arts, culture, agriculture and fisheries, the sciences
as well as technological and professional fields.
CSU MISSION: Cagayan State University shall produce globally competent graduates through excellent
instruction, innovative and creative research, responsive public service and productive industry and
community engagement.
CTE GOALS: To prepare competent elementary, secondary and technical vocational school teachers with
adequate knowledge and skills and desirable values which are necessary in developing the manpower of the
country and in undertaking functional classroom and community-based researches and extension activities.
 Republic of the Philippines
CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF TEACHER
EDUCATION
AACIP Level II Accredited Programs: Bachelor of Secondary Education & Bachelor of
Elementary Education

Cafeteria

Medical Clinic
Audio
Visual/Learning
Resource Center
Science
Laboratory

Gymnasium
Auditorium

Outdoor/
Garden

Home Economics
Room

Industrial
Workshop Area
PTA Office

Comfort Room
for Boys

Comfort Room
for Girls

Washing area

Computer
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An observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

CSU VISION: CSU is a university with global stature in the arts, culture, agriculture and fisheries, the sciences
as well as technological and professional fields.
CSU MISSION: Cagayan State University shall produce globally competent graduates through excellent
instruction, innovative and creative research, responsive public service and productive industry and
community engagement.
CTE GOALS: To prepare competent elementary, secondary and technical vocational school teachers with
adequate knowledge and skills and desirable values which are necessary in developing the manpower of the
country and in undertaking functional classroom and community-based researches and extension activities.
 Republic of the Philippines
CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF TEACHER
EDUCATION
AACIP Level II Accredited Programs: Bachelor of Secondary Education & Bachelor of
Elementary Education

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. Teacher’s Table
2. Learner’s Desks
3. Blackboard
4. Learning Materials/
Visual Aids
5. Fans and Lightbulb

6. Cleaning Materials
and Cabinet

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

REFLECT
1. Would you like to teach in the school environment you just observed? Why?
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?
5. Write your additional learnings and insights here. 4

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

CSU VISION: CSU is a university with global stature in the arts, culture, agriculture and fisheries, the sciences
as well as technological and professional fields.
CSU MISSION: Cagayan State University shall produce globally competent graduates through excellent
instruction, innovative and creative research, responsive public service and productive industry and
community engagement.
CTE GOALS: To prepare competent elementary, secondary and technical vocational school teachers with
adequate knowledge and skills and desirable values which are necessary in developing the manpower of the
country and in undertaking functional classroom and community-based researches and extension activities.
 Republic of the Philippines
CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF TEACHER
EDUCATION
AACIP Level II Accredited Programs: Bachelor of Secondary Education & Bachelor of
Elementary Education

BOARD DISPLAYS EVALUATION FORM1

Topic of the Board Display _____________________________________
Location of the Board Display in 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
Effective
Communication
It conveys the message
quickly and clearly.
Attractiveness Colors
and arrangement catch
and hold interest.
Balance
Objects are arranged,
so stability is
perceived.
Unity
Repeated shapes or
colors or use of borders
hold display together.
Interactivity
This style and
approach entice
learners to be involved
and engaged.
Legibility
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Illustrations can be
seen
from a good distance.
Correctness
It is free from grammar
errors,
CSU VISION: misspelled
CSU is a university with global stature in the arts, culture, agriculture and fisheries, the sciences
as well as technological and professional fields.
words, ambiguity.
CSU MISSION: Cagayan State University shall produce globally competent graduates through excellent
Durability
instruction, innovative and creative research, responsive public service and productive industry and
community engagement.
It is well-constructed;
CTE GOALS: To prepare competent elementary, secondary and technical vocational school teachers with
items are securely
adequate knowledge and skills and desirable values which are necessary in developing the manpower of the
attached.
country and in undertaking functional classroom and community-based researches and extension activities.
 Republic of the Philippines
CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF TEACHER
EDUCATION
AACIP Level II Accredited Programs: Bachelor of Secondary Education & Bachelor of
Elementary Education

ANALYZE
1. What do you think was the purpose of the board display?
2. Did the board display design reflect the likes/interests of its target audience? Why?
Why not?
3. Was the language used clear and simple for the target audience to understand? Why?
Why not?
4. Was the board display effective? Why? Why not?
5. What suggestions can you make?

REFLECT
1. Name at least five skills that a teacher should have to be able to come up with
effective board displays. Elaborate on why each skill is needed.
2. Which of the skills you named in # 1 do you already have? Recall your past
experiences in making board displays. How do you practice these skills?
3. Which skills do you still need to develop? What concrete steps will you take
on how you can improve on or acquire these skills.

SHOW YOUR LEARNING ARTIFACTS

My Personal Illustration of an Effective School Environment
On the box, present an illustration showing your idea of an effective school environment
through any of these:
o A Descriptive Paragraph
o A Photo Essay
o A Sketch or Drawing

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CSU VISION: CSU is a university with global stature in the arts, culture, agriculture and fisheries, the sciences
as well as technological and professional fields.
CSU MISSION: Cagayan State University shall produce globally competent graduates through excellent
instruction, innovative and creative research, responsive public service and productive industry and
community engagement.
CTE GOALS: To prepare competent elementary, secondary and technical vocational school teachers with
adequate knowledge and skills and desirable values which are necessary in developing the manpower of the
country and in undertaking functional classroom and community-based researches and extension activities.