SURIGAO DEL NORTE STATE UNIVERSITY

FIELD STUDY 1

OBSERVATIONS IN TEACHING AND LEARNING IN

ACTUAL SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

MODULE 1
ACTIVITY 1.2

Submitted by:
DOLIGOL, CHRISTIAN M.
BSEd – Sciences 4D

Submitted to:
MARIVEL M. CATACUTAN, MAEd
Assistant Professor IV

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OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT

Activity 1.2 Observing bulletin board displays

Resource Teacher: _____ Teacher's Signature:

School: Grade/Year Level: BSED – 4D

Subject Area: Date: August 28, 2022

This display board or what we more commonly refer to as bulletin board, is one of the
most readily available and versatile learning resources.

To achieve the Intended Learning Outcomes, work your way through these steps: 1.
Examine for bulletin board displays. Include samples of those found at the entrance, lobby,
hallways and classrooms 2. Pick one and evaluate the display. 3 Propose enhancements to
make the display more effective.

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

An Observation Guide for BOARD DISPLAYS

Read the following carefully before you observe.

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 and the
like)

6. Are the messages clear and easily understood?

7. Think about what got your attention. Why did it get your attention?

8. Take a photo of the display boards (if allowed).

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Based on the questions on the observation guide, write your observation report:

OBSERVATION REPORT

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

BOARD DISPLAYS EVALUATION FORM

Topic of the board Display: School official Publication (The Hub)
Location of the Board Display in School: Second Floor near the Old Library

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 V O Comments
1 2 S 4
3
Effective As an official school publication—journals and
Communication other written stuff about school events, it’s no
It conveys the message wonder why it needs to convey the message
quickly and clearly. clearly in forms photo collages and essay & poetry
inscriptions.
Attractiveness Combination of colors in bulletin makes it more
Colors and appealing to the eye. It’s dynamic since it should
arrangement catch and adapt on the theme of current events. As
hold interest observed, it gives darker themes to make a
beautiful contrast highlighting the posted
information.

Balance It is well-balanced in terms of sizes. The symmetry

Objects are arranged, so is there, both left and right weighs information that
stability is perceived are informative and entertaining at the same time
—an equilibrium, that defines the state of balance,
as how our days should be lived.

Unity The uses of shape, in this instance, they use

Repeated shapes or circles and squares, very simple yet that what
colors or use of borders makes it fair like square. Nothing dramatic going
hold display together. on, just like walking in circles.
Interactivity It makes the viewers involved because of
The style and The engaging statement, like new issue is being
approach entice published, and other weekly or occasional briefs of
learners to be involved events, in forms of writing, art & poetry.
and engaged
Legibility Since it’s packed with lot of information and other
Letters and illustrations publication related materials, it’s understandable
can be seen from a that it might not be seen in distant sight. That what
good distance. makes it interesting in a sense that you need to
step closer to see not just a glance but the entirety
of it.
Correctness No misspelled words, no grammatical error, no
It is free from grammar ambiguity because they use words that are not
errors, misspelled critical to the readers, no highfalutin words
words, ambiguity inscribed, just technical terms that are relatable
since it’s assumed that everyone is aware of the
events and other stuff going lately.
Durability There is good spacing of attached materials, and
It is well-constructed; they use standard binder on the board to stick the
items are securely figures on the wall. It might fall off eventually,
attached when the intensity is gone lose.

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Bulletin Board Evaluated by:

DOLIGOL, CHRISTIAN M.
Location:
THE HUB – on the second floor hallway by the old library
Brief Description of the Bulletin Board:
The official student publication of Surigao del Norte
State University (SNSU) – Main campus.

EVALUATION

Strengths Weaknesses

Description of The bulletin has combination of dark
the Bulletin background, and lighter text/tabloid
Board layout and information regarding the people
forming the organization. The style is
simple and convenient that is usually
changed occasionally to keep the
readers and viewers the upfront
information needed.
The bulletin board can’t cater some
happenings because of the lack of
space (in terms of the wall it
occupies) and time—due to the
succession of events.
The lack of new stuff—such as trying
different styles and the usualness of
things can be sometimes a bore to
the regular onlookers. There is need
of new touches to make it feel brand
new.

Evaluation of The content is good as it portrays the
educational
people behind the publications, and
content. and cool stuff they’ve published that is
other aspects somehow relatable—poetries, and
thought-provoking questions that may
raise awareness and involvement to
the current issue.
There are elements that are missing
in terms of instructional contents. As
good as it seems, it cannot cater
some information due to the high
volume of events and issue they
posted. However, that can wait, and
they’re up for suggestions to whom it
may concern.

Recommendations or Suggestions for improvement

Some minor changes can be applied once the issue is raised. I’m personally just fine with
the content posted on board, just some few changes regarding some issues i.e. political, since
they should focus on criticizing in hopes of making change by having a stand. That would allow
the spectators to react and somehow be informed in case they’re having difficulty with the
situation. As it serves as a guide, and there could be a critical response that is needed to
promote awareness, and engagement to the reality on society today.

Signature over Printed Name:

CHRISTIAN M. DOLIGOL

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Based on your suggestions, make your board display lay-out. You may present your
output through
any of these:
• A hand-made drawing or layout
• An electronic (computer) drawing illustration or layout
• A collage

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ANALYZE
1. What do you think was the purpose of the board display?

The motivation behind the presentation board in that setting is to grab the watcher's
eye and make sense of what was performed and what was realized. Outside school,
display boards are used for business trade shows, marketing, genealogy, life
celebrations, arts and crafts, and memorials.

2. Did the board display design reflect the likes/interests of its target audience? Why?
Why not?

The displays are reflective of the organization (the people behind) as they can
emotionally appeal to the target, which is the students. Yes, there are board design
reflect the likes/interest of the audience. Because the draft fits in to the board wherein
the content is all about the achievements of the students.

3. Was the language used clear and simple for the target audience to understand? Why?
Why not?

Yes, as they should. To easily relay what message they’re trying to convey to their
target audience. To have people in mind in making the content to be posted not only
help relieve the burden of a high number of people but also tends to increase the
number of interested onlookers. In order to gain number of followers in times of new
publications, and other things such as hiring new writers, etc.

4. Was the board display effective? Why? Why not?

Yes. Since it sends and receives messages to the public in the proper manner.
Furthermore, one could tell if a board presentation is functional if it has the
characteristics of a good exhibition, such as attractiveness, balance, unity, and so on.

5. What suggestions can you make?

In creating display boards, the colors must have harmony amongst each other and
does not clash, I suggest using calming colors that creates positivity like blue, green,
yellow and pink. In regards with the information printed, it must be precise, accurate
and straight to the point and if possible put illustrations or pictures related to it to
enhance the attention of the audience.

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Based on your suggestions, propose an enhanced version of the display board. Use
the form below.

My Proposed Board Display

Theme:

Information Literacy: How to fight Fake/False News

Board Title:

‘Educate, not humiliate’: Fighting back false information & historical distortion

Rationale: (Purpose)

In our age of fake news, misinformation (false information that is spread, regardless whether
or not there is intent to mislead), disinformation (deliberately misleading, manipulative, or
biased information, narrative, or facts), malicious audio, video, or image disinformation
spread to a global audience, and historical distortion or revisionism. Information literacy is
the set of critical thinking skills necessary to locate and use information effectively.
Objectives:

Demonstrates a general knowledge of how to obtain information that is not available

immediately and be more critical on the things read online.

Understand the role as a student who fights false information circulating online, breaking the
stigma and promoting awareness.

Best features of my proposed bulletin enhancement:

Essays that involves how history can be manipulated and how people should be critical
enough not to digest the fake information received.
Photos of historical events explaining the truth behind the still pictures.
Facts versus opinion catalog.
Serious tone and color usage to maximize the experience of the readers.

Content Resources (Name each needed resource and give each a brief description):
Books from the library as primary resources
Known websites for article reference (.edu)
Local newspaper/magazine
Materials for aesthetic enhancement:
Cartolina
Newpaper to make a collage
Acrylic paint
Posters

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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.
Innovative - A teacher should be able to develop a fresh and distinctive display show.
An innovative teacher can demonstrate how to turn his or her thoughts becomes
something fresh in this manner.

Imaginative - Imaginative teachers understand how to execute things from concept to life. When
you are able to make up an entire fantasy dream world to entertain yourself and you can get lost in
your own creative ideas, this is an example of being an imaginative person.

Resourcefulness - A person’s ability to find efficient and innovative ways to overcome

challenges. Being resourceful also involves optimizing your resources to make something new or
better. This ability to adapt and solve problems creatively.

Organized - Knows how to arrange, organize, compare, contrast and grouping the content.
Organization skills are those related to creating structure and order, boosting productivity, and
prioritizing tasks that must be completed immediately, versus those that can be postponed,
delegated to another person, or eliminated altogether. Maintaining strong organizational skills can
reduce the chance of developing poor work habits.

Strategic. Before doing something, a person must understand beforehand what

plan as well as how to plan. Strategic thinking is a mental or thinking process applied by an
individual in the context of achieving a goal or set of goals.

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?

I’m very organized, I tend to get easily stressed when things are not in order, so I try to organize
first in order to do my work fast and easy. My experience in putting content for the bulletin board, I
gathered information regarding the current events in school, local, and international news that
would somehow benefit the readers. Then, I make a list of contents necessary and filter them
down from least to prior.

Theme is very important to the target audience, how they respond or make their feedback
regarding the content and style. Organizational skill is the ability of an individual to make use of
their time, energy and resources available in an effective manner to achieve their goal. Efficiency
is a skill that develops over time, so I try to be better by simple practicing over and over. Learning
never stops there, as I grow to become the best version I’m building since day one, a lot of things
that I’ve never experienced will try to make my perception in things different, and that what makes
it beautiful being able to see different views in life.

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.

I need to develop my skill in strategizing my next move and future plans in order to see a glimpse
of what is there to expect or to anticipate. Strategic thinking is an ability to plan for the future. It’s
the capacity to prepare strategies and conjure ideas that will both cope with changing
environments and consider the various challenges that lie ahead. This skill is crucial in times like
this, that requires demand and a lot of energy.

The concrete steps to improve this skill by committing to constant learning and self-improvement,
the spirit of being able to prepare for the future and make constant improvements, strategic
thinkers welcome feedback and advice from others. Being open to criticism is one way of being in
ground, but also being humble as we move along the way of achievements and some downfalls
we’re ready to face. It’s like having this mindset that allows you to make things work, how to make
it better, to make an exception on things that we can’t control.

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SHOW Your Learning Artifacts

My Personal Illustration of an Effective School Environment

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EVALUATE Performance Task

Evaluate Your Work Tank Field Study 1. Episode 1- The School as a Learning Environment
Learning Outcome: Determine the characteristics of a school environment that provides social,
psychological and physical environment supportive of learning

Name of FS Student: CHRISTIAN M. DOLIGOL Date Submitted: ____________

Year & Section: 4-D Course: BSED - SCIENCES

Needs
Learning
Excellent 4 Very Satisfactory 3 Satisfactory 2 Improvement
Episode
1
All observation
One (1) to two (2) Three (3) Four (4) or
Accomplishe questions/tasks
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questions/ tasks not questions/ tasks questions/task
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answered / not answered s not answered
Sheet accomplished.
accomplished. accomplished. / accomplished

Four (4) or
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more
answered not answered
All questions were observation
completely; answers completely
answered questions were
are with depth and answers are not
completely answers not answered
are thoroughly clearly
Analysis clearly connected to answers not
grounded on connected to
theories; grammar connected to
theories; grammar theories; one (1)
and spelling are free theories more
and spelling are free to three (3)
from errors. than four (4)
from error. grammatical
grammatically
spelling errors.
spelling errors.
Not so clear and
shallow, Unclear and
Profound and clear; Clear but lacks somewhat shallow rarely
supported by what depth; supported by supported by supported by
Reflection
were observed and what were observed what were what were
analyzed. and analyzed. observed and observed and
analyzed. analyzed

Portfolio is not
Portfolio is reflected reflected on in Portfolio is not
Portfolio is reflected
on in the context of the context of reflected on in
on in the context of
the learning the learning the context of
the learning
Learning outcomes. outcomes. the learning
outcomes; Complete,
Artifacts Complete; well Complete: not outcomes not
well organized, highly
organized, very organized. complete; not
relevant to the
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learning outcome.
learning outcome. learning relevant
outcome.
Submitted a day Submitted two
Submitted before the Submitted on the after the (2) days or
Submission
deadline. deadline. deadline. more after the
deadline

Over-all Score Rating: (Based

on Transmutation)
COMMENT/S

TRANSMUTATION OF SCORE TO GRADE/RATING

19- 13-
Score 20 17 16 15 14 11 10 9-8 7 below
18 12

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2.5
Grade 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.75 3.00 3.5 5.00
0
99 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 75 72 71 below

___________________________________ Date: __________

Signature of FS Teacher above Printed Name

REFERENCES:

Lucas, M.R., Borabo, M., Bilbao P., Corpus, B .(2020). Field Study Observations of Teaching – Learning in Actual
School Environment, Lorimar Publishing Inc.

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