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COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

Learning Episode 4: LEARNERS’ CHARACTERISTICS AND DIVERSITY

Identify the similarities and differences of learners’ characteristics and diversity across domains and stages of child and adolescent development
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
(BTIs 3.1.1)
TITLE OF ACTIVITY Creating My Learners’ Characteristics and Diversity Matrix

1. Observe at least one (1) group of learners from the class you handle.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
2. Describe each of the learners based on your observations.
3. Validate your observation by interviewing the learners

NAMES OF FIELD STUDY STUDENTS

(FSS)

An Observation Guide for the Learners’ Characteristics

Read the following statements carefully. Then write your observation report on the provided space in each activity.
Physical
1. Observe their gross motor skills. How they carry themselves. How they move, use their part of the body to express their selves, 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 persons.
2. Note how they also interact with peers. What do they talk about? What are their concerns?
Emotional
1. Describe the emotional disposition or temperament of the learners. (Happy, sad, easily cries, mood-shifts)
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 behavior. Are they self-conscious?
Cognitive
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 did they show problem solving abilities.
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YOUR GUIDE

Record the data you gathered about the learners’ characteristics and needs in this matrix. This will allow you to compare the characteristics and needs of learners at different
platforms. The items under each domain are by no means exhaustive. These are just sample indicators. You may add other aspects which you may have observed

MY
LEARNERS’ DEVELOPMENT MATRIX

DEVELOPMENT DOMAIN
INDICATORS
ANSWER

Physical

Gross-motor skills
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Fine-motor skills
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Self-help skills
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Others
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Social

Interaction with teachers

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Interaction with
classmates/friends Interests
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Others
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Emotional

Moods and temperament,

expression of feelings
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Emotional Independence
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Others
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Cognitive
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Communication skills
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Thinking skills
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Problem-solving
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Others
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YOUR ANALYSIS
Grade level of the students’ observed
Salient Characteristics Observed
Implications to the Teaching-Learning Process

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How did these theories help you to understand learners’ characteristics and diversity?
Piaget's theory of cognitive development
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Erikson’s Theory: Psychosocial Development

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