COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

Bais Campus II

BEED & BSED

ED 401- FIELD
STUDY 1
FIELD STUDY 1 - Course Description and Course Learning Outcomes: This is the
first experiential course, which will immerse a future teacher into an actual classroom situation
and learning environment where direct observation of teaching-learning episodes that focus on
applying educational theories learned in content and pedagogy courses will be made.
Observations on learners' behavior, motivation, teacher's teaching strategies, classroom
management, and assessment in learning, among others, shall be emphasized.

Subject Teachers

HERMOSILA A. ADALID, PH. D.

WILLYN G. LLERA, PH. D.

NAME: __________________________________ SUBJECT: _____________________________

GRADE LEVEL OBSERVED: _____________________ NAME OF MENTOR: _________________

EPISODE I
EPISODE 1-Observation of the learning environment and application of Educational Theories used by
the teacher in the learning process

OBSERVE: Observe a school and answer the checklist below

SCHOOL FACILITIES OBSERVATION CHECKLIST

Familiarize yourself with the different areas and facilities of the school. Check the column to
indicate their availability. Briefly describe available options and explain how each will contribute to the
student's learning and development.

Facilities √ Description How do these facilities

contribute to the student's
learning and development?
Office of the Principal
Library
Counseling Room
Canteen/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
Others (Please specify)

An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

Read the following statement carefully. Then write your observation report on the space provided.
Guide Question 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 buildings?
3. Pass by the offices. What
impression do you have of these
offices?
4. Walk through the school halls,
the library, and the cafeteria.
Look around and find out about
the other facilities that the school
has.
Others (Please Specify)

ANALYZE
1. In your opinion, how can the school's learning environment be improved?
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2. Based on what you have observed, how does Maslow's theory explain the importance of a learning
environment?
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REFLECT

Write your additional learnings and insights from your observations of the school and the facilities in the
students' learning environment.
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Signature over printed name of mentor Date____________________

EPISODE 2- Observation of classroom management strategies used by the teacher to handle learners'
behavior.
 OBSERVING CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND ROUTINES

OBSERVE: Observe the Resource Teacher's classroom routines by accomplishing the checklist.

1. Checklist on Classroom Routines

Check Yes () if observed and (x) if not observed.
Classroom Routines Observed () Not Observed (x)
1. Movement into the classroom
2. Transition in classroom activities
3. Movement out of the classroom
4. Use of lavatories/ comfort room/washrooms
5. Passing of papers
6. Passing of books
7. Working with pairs/groups
8. Tardy students
9. Absent students
10. Submission of projects/Collection of materials
11. Submission of projects
12. Asking questions during lessons
13. Asking for assistance
14. Joining classroom activities
15. Lining up
16. Walking in line
17. Fire drill/emergencies
18. Movement between activities
19. Use of classroom supplies
20. Checking of assignments
Others, please specify
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

2. List down the classroom rules formulated by the Resource Teacher. Cite the importance of these
rules.
Classroom Rules Importance
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

3. Observe a class and interview the Resource Teacher. Ask how classroom management's personal
and physical aspects ensure proper classroom management and discipline.

Check if these aspects were observed in the classroom.

Aspects of Classroom Management YES NO

1. Personal Classroom Management
1.1 Is the teacher well-groomed that he/she demands respect from the learners?
1.2 Is the teacher's voice modulated, and can the entire class hear?
1.3 Was the teacher present in class?
1.4 Did the teacher arrive on time for class?
1.5 Does the teacher exude a positive attitude towards teaching?
2. Physical Classroom Management
2.1 Is the classroom well-ventilated?
2.2 Is the lightning good enough?
2.3 Is the classroom free from noise?
 2.4 Does the seating arrangement provide better interaction?
2.5 Is the design/structure of the room inviting to classroom activities?

ANALYZE
Analyze the routines, rules, and personal and physical aspects of classroom management by the
Resource Teacher by answering the following questions.
1. Were classroom management's routines, rules, and personal and physical aspects effective in
ensuring discipline and order in the class? Why? Why not?
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2. How does the voice of the teacher affect classroom instruction?

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REFLECT
What does this statement mean to you as a future teacher? Explain. "No amount of gold
instruction will come out without effective classroom management."
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Signature over printed name of mentor Date____________________

EPISODE 3- Observation of motivation strategies used by the teacher to sustain students' attention
OBSERVE: Observing the teacher on the use of motivation strategies

Checklist of motivation strategies used by the Resource Teacher

Check if these were observed in the classroom.
Teacher Motivation Strategies YES NO
1. To increase student motivation
1.1 Providing stimulating learning experiences
1.2. Maintaining positive self-evaluation
1.3 Promoting positive attitudes towards the lesson
1.4. Fostering feelings of achievement and being respected
1.5. Building a positive student-teacher relationship
1.6. Maintaining in-class student attention and engagement (motivated
behaviors) 
1.7 Provide specific praise to students for little things and big things.
2. To facilitate student learning 
2.1 Supporting the memorization of vocabulary
2.2. Encouraging adoption of learning strategies
2.3 Maximizing learning opportunities 
2.4. Using examples as often as possible
2.5. Using all types of available technologies
2.6 Showing creativity
2.7 Setting up a token or points system.
2.8 Giving practical and objective feedbacks

ANALYZE

Answer the following questions

1. What factors do students think are hindering their learning?
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2. How important are the teachers’ motivational strategies to learners?

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REFLECT
Complete the sentence.
When I become a teacher, I will
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Signature over printed name of mentor Date____________________

EPISODE 4 - Observation of the different teaching strategies used by the teacher to attain the effective
learning
OBSERVE:
Observe the following activities below.

A. White down the information that has been asked and answer the following questions based on
your class observation.
Name of Teacher

Date and Time of Observation

Educational Background

Assigned Grade and Section:

Assigned Subject/s:

Relevant Training Attended:

1. Are the teacher's background and qualifications aligned with the subject/s he or she is
assigned to teach?
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2. Do they consider the learner's prior knowledge in designing a lesson plan?
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3. Do they use varied teaching strategies to deliver the subject matter?
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B. Check () the box that corresponds to your class observation. Write your remarks in the
rightmost column.

Indicators Observe Not Remarks

d Observed
1. Explain the subject matter
a. with Clarity
b. Accurately
c. Comprehensively
2. Relates the subject matter with
the previous lesson that has
been taught or future lessons to
be taught.
3. Presents facts, theories, and
concepts to support the validity
of content.
4. Manifests understanding of the
learners' background in
relation to the subject matter
and relates lessons with the
students’ real life situations and
experiences
5. Utilizes appropriate
pedagogical strategies in the
delivery of the subject matter.
6. Integrates appropriate
technology tools (Instructional
Materials) specific to the
subject matter to be taught.
7. Promotes inquiry-based
learning to develop higher
order thinking skills and/or 21st
century skills.
8. Use appropriate languages to
make subject matter delivery
more comprehensible.
 9. Shows skills in the use of
information and
communication technologies
(ICT) to facilitate teaching and
learning.
10. Use effective verbal and non-
verbal forms of
communication strategies to
promote meaningful learning.

C. Check () the box that corresponds to your class observation. You may write comments in the
Remarks column.
Indicators Observed Not Remarks
Observe
d
1. Administers diagnostic exam to
assess the students' prior
knowledge.
2. Prepares a lesson based on the
students' needs.
3. Relates the topic to students'
interest to motivate learners.
4. Contextualizes the content of
the lesson, according to
students' background.
5. Articulates a clear setup of
learning objectives.
6. Provides varied activities to
support learning objectives.
7. Draws on relevant bodies of
knowledge to make the lesson
more relevant.
8. Reflects on teaching
methodology and strategies
used for effectiveness.
9. Examines the students'
previous performance to
modify learning objectives and
content of the lessons,
including the teaching strategy
used.
10. Aligns assessment tasks and
instructional activities with
the learning objectives.

ANALYZE

Based on what you have observed in class, explain the importance of the different kinds of
knowledge.

1. Content Knowledge
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2. Pedagogical Knowledge
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3. What do you think were the strategies used by the teacher to augment pedagogical knowledge?
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REFLECT
Complete the following of what you have learned from your observations.

1. I realized that
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2. I believe that
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Signature over printed name of mentor Date____________________
EPISODE 5- Observation of the teacher's assessment strategies used to address the attainment of learning
objectives

OBSERVE: Observing the activities A-D in your assigned mentor.

A. Define the meaning of assessment by completing this acronym with a word related to assessment.

A–

S–

S–

E–

S–

S–

M–

E–

N–

T–

B. Compare diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments by completing this Venn diagram.

Diagnostic Formative

Summative

C. Observe assessment strategies used by your cooperating teacher in class. List down five
assessment strategies and categorize the type of each assessment strategy.

Assessment Type of Assessment

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2.
3.
4.
5.

D. Interview the cooperating teacher on how they use the results of diagnostic, formative, and
summative assessments.
1. Results of diagnostic assessments
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2. Results of formative assessments

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3. Results of summative assessments

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Other comments and observations:

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ANALYSIS

1. In your own opinion, which of the three assessment strategies is the most important? Explain
your answer.
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2. How does assessment improve the students' learning and the teachers' performance?
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REFLECT

The primary purpose of assessment is not to measure but to further learning. Reflect on your
firsthand experiences of assessment in school. Were you given opportunities for self-assessment? If yes,
what was its impact on your learning?
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References

Lucas, M. D. et. al. (2020). Field Study 1, Observations of Teaching- Learning in Actual School
Environment. Lolimar Publishing Inc.

Pawilen, G. T., et. al. (2019). Field Study 1, A Guide for 21st Century Student Teachers, First Edition.
Rex Book Store, Manila Philippines.

Online Sources

https://www.grafton.org/strategies-to-motivate-students-in-the-classroom/
https://www.prodigygame.com/in-en/blog/5-effective-tips-teachers-motivate-students-class/