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Course Title Field Study 1- Observations of Teaching-Learning in

Actual School Environment


Course Description: This is the first experiential course, which will immerse a
future teacher in an actual classroom situation and learning
environment where direct observation of teaching learning
episodes that focuses on the application of education
theories learned in content and pedagogy courses will be
made. Observations on learner’s behavior, motivation,
teacher’s strategies of teaching, classroom management,
assessment in learning among others shall be given
emphasis. A portfolio shall be required in the course.

Course credit 3 units


Contact hours 3 hours/Week
Pre-requisite All professional and major/s specialization subjects
Grading System
Criteria/ Weight Rater
Components
Attendance 30% Cooperating
Teacher
Reflective Journal 30% College
Supervisor
Professional 40% College
Portfolio Supervisor
Total 100%
CHAPTER I
Content Knowledge
and Pedagogy
LESSON 1 Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Its Application across
the Curriculum

Observation
A. Write down the information asked and answer the succeeding questions based
on your class observation.
Name of Teacher:

Date and Time of Observation:

Educational Background:

Assigned Grade and Section:

Assigned Subject/s:

Relevant Trainings 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. Does he or she use the K to 12 curriculum guide in preparing a lesson plan?


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3. Does he or she consider the learner's prior knowledge in designing a lesson

plan?

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4. Does he or she use varied teaching strategies to deliver the subject matter?

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5. Does he or she conduct research in planning for his or her lessons?

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B. Check (✔) the box that corresponds to your class observation. Write your
remarks in the rightmost column.

Not
Observed
Indicators Observed Remarks

1. Explains the
subject matter
a. Clearly
b. Accurately
c. Comprehensively

2. Relates the subject


matter with
previous lessons
that have 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

5. Utilizes appropriate
pedagogical
strategies in the
delivery of the
subject matter

6. Integrates
appropriate
technology tools
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. Uses appropriate
languages to make
subject matter
delivery more
comprehensible

9. Shows skills in the


use of information
and
communications
technologies (ICT)
to facilitate teaching
and learning

10. Uses effective


verbal and non-
verbal forms of
communication
strategies to
promote meaningful
learning

Other Comments:

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Processing

A. 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. Curricular knowledge
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B. What do you think were the strategies used by the teacher to enrich his or her

mastery of the subject matter?

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C. What do you think were the strategies used by the teacher to enrich his or her

pedagogical knowledge?

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D. What do you think were the strategies used by the teacher to augment his or her

curricular knowledge?

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Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that
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2. I believe that

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3. I feel that

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4. When I become a teacher, I will

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Lesson 2 Research-based Instruction and Principles of Teaching and


Learning

Observation

A. Answer the following questions based on your class observation.

1. Does the school promote research culture among the teachers? How?
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2. Do the teachers undertake research activities to enhance their pedagogical

content knowledge? What are these activities?

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3. Are the teachers aware of the standards, principles, and pedagogical approaches

behind the K-12 curriculum?

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4. Do the teachers integrate research findings, empirical evidence, and theories to

support validity of content to be taught? How?

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5. Do the teachers use varied teaching approaches based on K-12 curriculum

principles? How?

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B. Check (✔) the box that corresponds to your class observation. You may write

your comments in the Remarks column.

Indicators Observed Not Remarks


Observed
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
set 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
lesson, including the
teaching strategy
used

10. Aligns assessment


tasks and
instructional
activities with the
learning objectives
C. What are the research-based instructional strategies applied by the cooperating
teacher? Write your answers in the space below.

Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions based on what you have

observed in class.

1. How do research-based instructional strategies enrich the pedagogical content

knowledge of teachers?
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2. How do research-based instructional strategies affect the students' learning?

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3. What do teachers need to do to improve their research skills?

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Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

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2. I believe that

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3. I feel that
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4. When I become a teacher, I will

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Lesson 3 Positive Use of Information and Communications Technology

Observation

A. Familiarize yourself with ICT facilities and tools for teaching and learning. Check

if the following items are available. Provide a description for each in the rightmost

column.

ICT Facilities and Tools Available Not Description


Available
Computer Lab/Computer

Room

Audio-Visual Room

Laptop/desktop

Printer

Scanner

LCD projector

Audio equipment

LCD/LED TV

Internet access

Computer hard drives and

storage devices (e.g.,

compact disc, flash


drive/USB, portable drive)

Tablets, mobile phones, or

other mobile devices

Others:

B. Interview the cooperating teacher. Ask the following questions.

1. Does the school have specific ICT policies and standards?


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2. Are the teachers aware of the school's ICT policies and standards?
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3. Does the school provide ICT training for teachers?


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4. Does the school provide the necessary ICT tools and digital technologies to aid
teaching and learning activities?
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5. Are the students provided with equal opportunity to use the computers and other
digital technologies?
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6. Are the teachers knowledgeable on how to operate a laptop/computer and other


digital technologies for teaching and learning?
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Other comments and observations:

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C. Check (✔) the box that corresponds to what you have observed in class. Write

your remarks in the last column.

Competencies Observed Not Remarks


Observed

Domain I: Understanding ICT in Education


Demonstrates awareness of policies

affecting ICT in education

Complies with ICT policies as they

affect teaching-learning

Contextualizes ICT policies to the

learning environment

Domain 2: Curriculum and Assessment

Demonstrates an understanding of

concepts, principles, and theories of

ICT systems as they apply to teaching-

learning

Evaluates digital and non-digital

learning resources in response to

students' diverse needs

Develops digital learning resources to

enhance teaching-learning

Uses ICT as a tool to develop 21st

century skills: Information, Media and

Technology Skills, Learning and

Innovation Skills, Life and Career

Skills, and Effective Communications


Skills.

Domain 3: Pedagogy

Applies relevant technology tools for

classroom activities

Uses ICT knowledge to solve complex

problems and support student

collaborative activities

Models collaborative knowledge

construction in face-to-face and virtual

environments

Domain 4: Technology Tools

Demonstrates competence in the

technical operations of technology

tools and systems as they apply to

teaching and learning

Uses technology tools to create new

learning opportunities to support

communities of learners

Demonstrates proficiency in the use of

technology tools to support teaching


and learning

Domain 5: Organization and Administration

Manages technology-assisted

instruction in an inclusive classroom

environment

Exhibits leadership in shared decision-

making using technology tools

Domain 6: Teacher Professional Learning

Explores existing and emerging

technologies to acquire additional

content and pedagogical knowledge

Utilizes technology tools in creating

communities of practice

Collaborates with peers, colleagues,

and stakeholders to access information

in support of professional learning.

Domain 7: Teacher Disposition

Demonstrates social, ethical, and legal

responsibilities in the use of technology

tools and resources


Shows positive attitude towards the

use of technology tools

Source: Commission on Higher Education. 2017. CHED Memorandum Order No.


75, series of 2017: Policies, Standards, and Guidelines for Bachelor of
Secondary Education Program, pp. 71-73.

Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions based on what you have

observed in class.

1. What are the problems or challenges in integrating ICT in teaching and learning?

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2. What are the challenges encountered by students in using ICT tools and other

forms for digital technologies?

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3. In what domain/s of ICT competency standards for teachers do teachers need

improvement? Why?

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4. How will you promote the positive use of ICT to your students?

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Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

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2. I believe that

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3. I feel that
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4. When I become a teacher, I will

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Lesson 4 Strategies for Promoting Literacy and Numeracy

Observation

A. For each given domain, write down the literacy strategies used by the

cooperating teacher during your class observation.

Observation Strategies

1. Oral Language

2. Phonological Awareness

3. Book and Print Knowledge

4. Alphabet Knowledge

5. Phonics and Word Recognition

6. Fluency

7. Spelling

8. Writing and Composition

9. Grammar Awareness and

Structure

10. Vocabulary Development

11. Reading Comprehension

12. Listening Comprehension


Source: Department of Education. 2016. K-12 Curriculum Guide for English.

B. Write down the numeracy strategies used by the cooperating teacher during your

class observation in the following subjects.

Subjects Strategies

1. Language (English/Filipino/mother
tongue)

2. Mathematics

3. Science

4. History/Araling Panlipunan/Social
Studies

5. Values Education/Conduct Education

6. Computer/ICT

7. Music, Arts, Physical Education, and


Health (MAPEH)

8. Technology and Livelihood Education

9. Others:

Processing
Read carefully and answer the following questions based on what you have

observed in class.

1. How can literacy affect one's life?

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2. How important is numeracy in our daily life?

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3. How can literacy and numeracy improve the learner's academic

performance?

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4. In the absence of digital technologies and printed materials, what do you think

are the strategies you can use to promote literacy and numeracy?

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Reflection

Complete the following:


1. I realized that

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2. I believe that

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3. I feel that

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4. When I become a teacher, I will

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LESSON 5 Strategies for Developing Critical and Creative Thinking as well
as Higher-Order Thinking Skills

Observation

A. Ask the cooperating teacher to show his or her lesson plan to you. Review the

objectives of each lesson in the lesson plans. Provide examples of educational

objectives based on the following HOTS:

1. Creating

2. Evaluating

3. Analyzing
B. Indicate whether the following HOTS strategies are applied during your class

observation by checking the appropriate box. Write your remarks in the last

column.

HOTS Strategies Observed Not Remarks


Observed
1. Teaches the concepts of

HOTS

2. Promotes the use of HOTS

when communicating

3. Encourages question and

answer during discussion

4. Uses visuals and graphic

organizers to connect

concepts

5. Uses problem-solving to

foster critical thinking

6. Promotes collaborative

learning to generate new

ideas

7. Encourages students to

elaborate their answers


8. Promotes inquiry-based

learning to validate ideas

9. Uses educational

objectives that foster HOTS

10. Uses assessment that

promotes HOTS

Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions based on what you have

observed in class.

1. In what part of the instructional plan can teachers apply HOTS?

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2. How can HOTS improve the students' learning?

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3. How important is creative and critical thinking in the 21st century workplace?

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4. What are the things that teachers need to improve on to enrich the students'

HOTS?

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Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

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2. I believe that

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3. I feel that

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4. When I become a teacher, I will

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LESSON 6 Mother Tongue, Filipino, and English in Teaching and Learning

Observation

A. Conduct a survey of languages used by students and teachers at home and

school.

Language/s used at home Language/s used at school

Students

Teachers

B. Answer the following questions:

1. Do the teachers of kindergarten and elementary students have a copy of the

teacher's guide and learning materials for mother tongue, Filipino, and English?

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2. Are the teacher's guide and learning materials translated in mother tongue?

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3. Are there sufficient references for the teaching of mother tongue, Filipino, and

English?

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4. Are teachers well-informed on and trained in the teaching of mother tongue,

Filipino, and English?

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5. Do the teachers speak or understand the identified regional language of

instruction?

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6. Do the learners speak or understand the language of instruction used by

teachers in the implementation of MTB-MLE?

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7. Do the learners have access to learning resources and materials?

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C. Conduct an observation of teachers in mother tongue, Filipino and English

classes. Identify the strategies used to motivate or arouse the interest of learners

in the following language literacy domains. Write your observations in the

Remarks column.

Domains Strategies Remarks


1. Oral Language

2. Phonological Awareness

3. Book and Print

Knowledge

4. Alphabet Knowledge

5. Phonics and Word

Recognition

6. Fluency

7. Spelling

8. Writing and Composition

9. Grammar Awareness

and Structure

10. Vocabulary

Development
11. Reading Comprehension

12. Listening

Comprehension

Processing

A. Based on what you have observed in class, identify the benefits of using mother

tongue, Filipino, and English as MOIs.

1. Mother tongue

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2. Filipino

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3. English

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B. Based on what you have observed in class, identify the strategies to improve the

teacher's ability to help students understand mother tongue, Filipino, and English.
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C. Explain how mother tongue can enrich cultural awareness of both teachers and

students.

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Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

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2. I believe that

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3. I feel that
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4. When I become a teacher, I will

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LESSON 7 Classroom Communication Strategies

Observation

A. Identify the verbal and nonverbal forms of communication used by teachers and

students in the classroom.

Verbal Nonverbal Remarks

Teachers

Students
B. Check (✔) the box that corresponds to what you have observed in class. Write

your remarks in the last column.

Communication Strategies for Observed Not Remarks


Teachers Observed
Communicates with a friendly tone

Thinks before speaking to avoid


utterance of irrelevant words

Speaks clearly and articulately


delivers the message he or she is
trying to convey

Speaks with confidence

Demonstrates ability to produce


intelligent and fluent discourse

Demonstrates skills in written


communication

Demonstrates proficiency in oral


communication

Manifests positive attitude towards


students

Other comments and observations:


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Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions based on what you have

observed in class.

1. How important are the verbal and non-verbal forms of communication to the
teachers?
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2. How do verbal and non-verbal forms of communication affect the students'


learning?
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3. What forms of communication do the teachers and the students need to improve
on?
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Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

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2. I believe that

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3. I feel that

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4. When I become a teacher, I will

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CHAPTER II
The Learning
Environment
LESSON 1 Learner Safety and Security

Observation
Check (✔) the box that corresponds to the learning environment of the class you
have observed.

The learning environment... Yes No Remarks


1. is clean and orderly

2. has policies that ensure the


safety and security of students

3. has space where students can


play

4. displays work of students

5. allows students to freely


express their thoughts and
ideas

6. gives students an opportunity


to take part in the formulation
of classroom rules and policies

7. has teachers who are calm


and respectful

8. encourages students to
explore and learn on their own

9. gives students opportunities to


correct mistakes

10. encourages students to


resolve conflicts peacefully
Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions based on what you have
observed in class.

1. What features of the learning environment have significantly contributed to the

students' learning?

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2. In your opinion, how can the school's learning environment be improved?

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3. How does Maslow's theory explain the importance of security and safety in

ensuring that learning will take place?

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Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that
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2. I believe that
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3. I feel that
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4. When I become a teacher, I will


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LESSON 2 Fair Learning Environment

Observation

Check (✔) the box that corresponds to your class observation and answer the
succeeding questions.

Yes No
The teacher provides students opportunities to make mistakes.

The teacher knows the students well.

The teacher provides a wide range of options from which


students can choose from in order to engage in an activity.

The students are allowed to engage in a variety of experiences to


learn a new concept or skill.

The students are encouraged to express themselves.

The teacher extends the lesson so that all students benefit from
it.

The teacher utilizes various ways of determining how students


learn.

1. What can you say about the learning environment?


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2. How can the teacher further promote a fair learning environment?


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Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions based on what you have
observed in class.

1. What could have contributed to the presence or absence of a fair learning


environment?
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2. How does a fair learning environment affect the way children learn?
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Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that
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2. I believe that
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3. I feel that
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4. When I become a teacher, I will


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LESSON 3 Management of Classroom Structure and Activities

Observation

A. In the box below, draw the room layout of the class you have observed.

B. Interview the cooperating teacher. Ask the following questions:


1. What can you say about the physical structure of your classroom?
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2. What were the things that you considered when you arranged the classroom?

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3. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of this kind of physical

setup?

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Processing

Based on what you have observed in class and the teacher's responses on the

interview, answer the following questions:

1. Do you think that the classroom structure is consistent with the teacher's

objectives? Why? Why not?

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2. How does the classroom setup affect the students' performance and learning?

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3. If you were the teacher, what kind of classroom structure would you adopt to

maximize the students' learning?

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Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that
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2. I believe that
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3. I feel that
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4. When I become a teacher, I will


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LESSON 4 Support for Learner Participation

Observation
Check (✔) the box that corresponds to what you have observed in class.

Yes No

1. The teacher tells the students of his or her expectations after


every activity.

2. The teacher recognizes the effort made by the students who


participate.

3. The classroom is arranged in a way that the students can see


and communicate with each other.

4. The teacher moves around the room as he or she discusses


the lesson.

5. The teacher makes use of various teaching strategies to elicit


the students' participation.

6. The students are given the opportunity to discuss their


thoughts, ideas, and opinions with the whole class or some
classmates.

Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions based on what you have

observed in class.

1. How does the teacher encourage the students to participate actively in class?
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2. What do you think is the best classroom setup to encourage the students to

engage in the activity?

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3. What strategies should the teacher use to make the students participate in class?

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Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

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2. I believe that

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3. I feel that
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4. When I become a teacher, I will

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LESSON 5 Promotion of Purposive Learning

Observation
Determine if the environment supports purposive learning by checking (✔) the

box that corresponds to what you have observed in class.

Yes No

1. The learning environment promotes respect by giving the


students opportunities to listen to each other.

2. The students are provided with avenues to observe and


practice a skill.

3. All experiences are considered learning experiences.

4. The students are given opportunities to collaborate with each


other.

5. The teacher uses other strategies aside from lecture to help


the students understand the lesson.

Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions based on what you have

observed in class.

1. Does the teacher support purposive learning? If yes, how? If no, how can the
teacher support purposive learning?
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2. How else can purposive learning be promoted in the classroom?

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Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

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2. I believe that

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3. I feel that

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4. When I become a teacher, I will

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LESSON 6 Management of Learner Behavior

Observation

Preliminary Activity

Observe the teacher. Check the item that best describes the learning environment.

Yes No Remarks

1. Does the teacher expect the students to


respond according to how the lesson was
taught?

2. Does the teacher provide the students with


opportunities to engage in activities of their
choice?

3. Does the teacher provide immediate


feedback like praises or grades?

4. Is the classroom environment arranged so


that the students can easily collaborate?

5. Is the classroom environment arranged so


that the students can freely explore their
interests?

6. Does the teacher provide the students with


opportunities to succeed?

7. Does the teacher immediately correct the


mistakes made by the students?

8. Does the teacher guide the students to


discover their own mistakes?
9. Does the teacher allow the students to
commit mistakes until they are able to
correct these errors on their own?

10. Is the student-teacher relationship cordial?

11. Can the students freely express their


thoughts and ideas in class?

12. Does the teacher listen to the students'


ideas?

Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. What kind of classroom management does the teacher practice? Why?

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2. Do you think that the management style that the teacher is using in class

contributes to the students' learning? Why? Why not?

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3. If you were the teacher, what management style would best maximize students'

learning?
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Reflection

Write your reflection by completing the following:

1. I realized that

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2. I believe that

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3. I feel that

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4. When I become a teacher, I will


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CHAPTER III
Diversity of
Learners
LESSON 1 Learner's Gender, Needs, Strengths, Interests, and
Experiences

Observation
A. Interview the following internal school stakeholders on how they promote a

gender sensitive school/classroom. Write their responses on the lines provided

below.

School principal

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Department head

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Cooperating teacher

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Guidance counselor

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B. Discuss how the following steps create a progressive, student-centered

classroom.

1. Create ongoing projects.

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2. Integrate technology.

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3. Replace homework with engaging in-class activities.

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4. Eliminate rules and consequences.

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5. Involve students in evaluation.

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C. List down 10 strengths and weaknesses of the students from the class you have

observed.

Student Name Strengths Weaknesses

1.

2. .

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Other comments and observations:

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. Based on your interviews with internal school stakeholders on how to promote a

gender-sensitive school/classroom, which of the answers is the best? Why?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. How will you determine the strengths and weaknesses of your students?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. Which among the steps on creating progressive, student-centered classroom is

the best step? Why?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. How are you going to use the learners' needs and interests in creating a more

effective instruction?
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. I believe that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. I feel that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. When I become a teacher, I will

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
LESSON 2 Learners' Linguistic, Cultural, Socio-economic, and Religious
Backgrounds

Observation

A. Ask your cooperating teacher for a copy of his or her School Form 1 (School

Register). Paste a copy of the School Form 1 in the box below and answer the

following questions.

1. What is the grade and section that you have observed?____________________

________________________________________________________________

2. How many boys and girls are there?___________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. What is the religion of the majority of the students?________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. What is the common mother tongue of the students?______________________

________________________________________________________________

5. Does the class have a student who belongs to an ethnic group?_____________

________________________________________________________________

B. List down 10 strategies your cooperating teacher can use to address the

individual differences (linguistic, cultural, socio-economic, and religious

backgrounds) of the students.

Strategy 1:________________________________________________________

Strategy 2: _______________________________________________________

Strategy 3: _______________________________________________________
Strategy 4: _______________________________________________________

Strategy 5: _______________________________________________________

Strategy 6: _______________________________________________________

Strategy 7: _______________________________________________________

Strategy 8: _______________________________________________________

Strategy 9: _______________________________________________________

Strategy 10: ______________________________________________________

C. Ask the cooperating teacher about how he or she gives importance to

differentiated instruction in his or her classes.

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

Other comments and observations:

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. Does the number of boys and girls affect the classroom instruction? How?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. Does the religious background of the students affect the preparation of the

lesson? How?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. Does the mother tongue of most of the students affect the medium of instruction?

How?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. Do the socio-economic differences of the students affect their learning? How?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

5. Are contextualization, localization, and indigenization of the curricula being done

to fit the cultural background of the students?


________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. I believe that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. I feel that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. When I become a teacher, I will

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
LESSON 3 Learners with Disabilities, Giftedness, and Talents

Observation

A. Interview the following internal school stakeholders on how they deal with
students with disability and gifted learners.

How do you deal with learners with disability and


giftedness?
Internal Stakeholders

Name of the School

Principal:

Name of the Classroom

Adviser:

Name of the Guidance

Counselor:

B. Sit in a class with exceptional learners. Observe how the teacher uses different
strategies in teaching exceptional learners. List down five observations.
Observation 1:

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Observation 2:

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Observation 3:
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Observation 4:
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Observation 5:
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

C. Watch the film, Every Child is Special. After watching the movie, write a reflection
about the film.

_________________________________________________________
(Title)

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________
Other comments and observations:

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. How do the answers of the school principal, classroom adviser, and guidance
counselor on dealing with exceptional learners differ from each other?
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. Based on your five observations on how a teacher uses a strategy in teaching


learners with disability and giftedness, which strategy is the best? Why?
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. What have you realized after watching the film Every Child is Special?
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. Write a slogan to promote inclusive learning in the Philippines.


________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. I believe that
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. I feel that
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. When I become a teacher, I will


________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
LESSON 4 Learners in Difficult Circumstances

Observation
A. Interview the students on the difficulties they encounter while enrolled in school.

List down 10 difficulties on the lines provided.

1. _________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________________

4. _________________________________________________________________

5. _________________________________________________________________

6. _________________________________________________________________

7. _________________________________________________________________

8. _________________________________________________________________

9. _________________________________________________________________

10. ________________________________________________________________

B. Interview the cooperating teacher. Ask how he or she considers the different

difficult circumstances faced by the students in preparing lessons and strategies.

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
C. Create a poster-slogan promoting a diverse and responsive classroom.

Processing

A. Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. Based on this lesson, what is the most heroic task of the teacher?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
2. Among the different difficult circumstances given by the students, which is the

most complicated? Why?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

B. In your own opinion, what is the best strategy to use when teaching a student

with chronic disorder?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. I believe that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. I feel that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
4. When I become a teacher, I will

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

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LESSON 5: Learners from Indigenous Groups

Observation

A. Based on the class that you have observed, list down 10 students who belong to
IP groups. Fill in the information below.
Name Grade and IP Group Province
Section
1

1
0

B. Evaluate the school's programs for IPs by checking (✔) the box that corresponds

to what you have observed in class.


DepEd Mandates Yes No
1 Ensures the provision of universal and equitable access of all
IPs to quality and relevant basic education services towards
functional literacy for all.

2 Adopts appropriate basic education pedagogy, content, and


assessment through the integration of IKSPs in all learning
areas and process.

3 Provides adequate and culturally appropriate learning


resources and environment to IP learners.

4 Strengthens the hiring, deployment, and continuous


development of teachers and learning facilitators in the
implementation of the IP Education Program.

5 Establishes and strengthens appropriate multi-level units


responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring IP
education interventions,

6 Expands and strengthens institutional and civil society linkages


to ensure proper coordination, knowledge-sharing, and
sustainability of the IP Education Program.

7 Implements stronger affirmative action to eradicate all forms of


discrimination against IPs in the Philippine educational system.

C. Interview the cooperating teacher. List down five culturally-responsive teaching


strategies he or she are using for students from Indigenous Groups.

Teaching Strategy 1: __________________________________________________

Teaching Strategy 2: __________________________________________________

Teaching Strategy 3: __________________________________________________

Teaching Strategy 4: __________________________________________________

Teaching Strategy 5: __________________________________________________

Other comments and observations:


___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Processing
Read carefully and answer the following questions.
1. Why is it necessary to create the IPED Curriculum Framework?
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. What school program would you recommend to the school administrators to


address the needs of IPs?
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. Based on the list you made in the previous activity, most of the students belong
to what particular indigenous group? Why do you think so?
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Reflection
Complete the following:
1. I realized that
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. I believe that
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. I feel that
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. When I become a teacher, I will


________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
CHAPTER IV
Curriculum
and Planning
LESSON 1 Planning and Management of the Teaching and Learning
Process

Observation

A. Check whether the following teaching and learning tools are present in the

classroom that you have observed.

Teaching Tools Present None

1. Lesson Plan

2. K to 12 Curriculum Guide

3. Teacher's Manual or Textbook

4. Reference Materials

5. Instructional Materials

Other teaching tools present:


______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

B. Ask the cooperating teacher to show his or her lesson plan to you. Analyze the
lesson plan by checking the appropriate box.

Subject
Grade Level

Topic

Standards Yes No

1. The objectives are measurable and developmentally


appropriate for the grade level of the students

2. The content is appropriate for the grade level of the


students

3. The instructional materials needed for the lesson are


identified.

4. The sequence of instruction (instructional procedure) is


easy to follow and logical.

5. The sequence of instruction follows an appropriate


instructional design or learning theory.

6. Creative learning experiences are used in the lesson.

7. Differentiated learning is used in the selection of


learning activities.

8. Assessment of learning is included in the instructional


procedure.

Other comments and observations:


______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________
A. Check (✔) the box that corresponds to what you have observed in class. You

may write further remarks in the last column.

Developmentally Appropriate Not


Teaching Practices Observed
Observed Remarks

1. Uses different teaching strategies

2. Promotes positive classroom

environment

3. Respects the learning styles and

abilities of the learners

4. Differentiates learning activities

5. Promotes active learning

6. Uses different instructional materials

7. Uses effective motivation strategy

8. Presents the objective of the lessons

effectively

9. Recalls prerequisite knowledge and

experiences of the learners before

proceeding to the lesson

10. Presents lesson in meaningful way

that is easy to understand


11. Provides clear examples to explain

concepts

12. Provides opportunity for students to

practice/apply what they learned

13. Processes questions and difficulties

of students

14. Uses learning strategies that

develops creativity and critical

thinking

15. Provides helpful feedback to help

students understand the lesson

16. Encourages students to do their best

in accomplishing each learning task

17. Promotes positive learning behavior

and values in the lesson

18. Observes professionalism in

handling students behavior

19. Shows enthusiasm and interest in

every aspect of teaching


20. Uses appropriate assessment tools

to measure learning outcomes

Other comments and observations:

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. What developmentally appropriate learning principles and strategies are

observed in class?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. What are the things that need to be improved by the teacher?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. How do the developmentally appropriate teaching practices improve the students'

learning ability?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. I believe that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. I feel that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. When I become a teacher, I will

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
LESSON 2 Aligning Learning Outcomes with Learning Competencies

Observation
A. Answer the following questions:

1. Does the school have a copy of the whole K to 12 curriculum guide?

________________________________________________________________

2. Is the curriculum guide available to all teachers?

________________________________________________________________

3. Are the teachers using the K to 12 curriculum guide in planning their lessons?

________________________________________________________________

4. Are the teachers aware of the differences between content standards,

performance standards, and learning competencies?

________________________________________________________________

B. From the lesson plans of five cooperating teachers, provide five examples of

learning outcomes based on each of the three learning domains.

Knowledge

Skills
Values

C. Check if the learning outcomes used by the cooperating teachers in their lesson

plans are aligned with the appropriate learning competency from the K to 12

curriculum guide. Write down some of the learning outcomes and learning

competencies then check the appropriate box that corresponds to your findings.

Learning Outcomes Learning Competency (Based on K Not


to 12) Aligned
Aligned

Lesson 1:

Lesson 2:

Lesson 3:

Lesson 4:

Lesson 5:
D. Check the alignment of the leaming outcomes with the teaching and learning

strategies used by the corresponding teachers in their lesson plans. Write down

the learning outcomes and teaching strategies and then check the box that

corresponds to your findings

Not
Aligned
Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Aligned

E. Check the alignment of the learning outcomes with the assessment tools used by

the cooperating teachers in their lesson plans. Write down the learning outcomes

and assessment tools, then check the box that corresponds to your findings.

Not
Aligned
Learning Outcomes Assessment Tools Aligned
Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. Are the teachers aware of the function of the K to 12 curriculum guide? Explain

your answer.

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. Are the teachers using the curriculum guide in planning their lesson? Explain you

answer.

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. What types of learning outcomes are emphasized in every lesson (knowledge,

skills, and values)?


________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. Are the learning outcomes of the teachers aligned with the learning competency?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

5. Are the learning strategies of the teachers aligned with the learning outcomes?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

6. Are the assessment tools of the teachers aligned with the learning outcomes?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
2. I believe that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. I feel that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. When I become a teacher, I will

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
LESSON 3 Relevance and Responsiveness of Learning Programs

Observation
A. Before starting your observation, it is important to read the annual plan (if private)

or school improvement plan (if public) of the school where you are assigned.

Write a request letter to the principal noted by your student teaching supervisor.

B. Based on the annual plan or the school improvement plan, what learning

programs are provided for the students?

Learning Programs Months Implemented

C. Request an interview with the teachers and the principal. Ask the following

questions:

1. How does the school plan for each learning program?


________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. Who are involved in planning?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. Are the stakeholders involved in planning the different learning programs? If yes,

how are they involved?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. How does each learning program contribute to the development of the curriculum

goals?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

5. How does the school monitor and evaluate the implementation of each learning

program?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

D. If the school is private, gather the following data and information:

1. What type of curriculum is implemented?


________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. What are the special features of the school's curriculum?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. What learning programs are implemented to support the curriculum?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. How does the learning programs support the philosophy of the school?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

E. Identify the extra- and co-curricular programs being implemented in the school.

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. How do the different learning programs support the development of the students?
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. How does each learning program support the goals and objectives of the

curriculum?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. How does the school monitor and evaluate the implementation of each learning

program?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. What are the challenges and problems in the implementation of each learning

program?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
2. I believe that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. I feel that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. When I become a teacher, I will

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
LESSON 4 Enriching Teaching Practices through Professional
Collaboration

Observation

A. Ask permission from any school to gather the following data and answer the

succeeding questions.

Total Enrolment

Enrolment per Grade Level

Number of Sections Per Grade Level

Average Class Size

Total Number of Teachers

Number of Teachers with MA units

Number of Teachers with MA

Number of Teachers with Doctorate


Degree

Number of Master Teachers

Average Year of Service for


Teachers

1. Does the school implement a mentoring program for its teachers? How?
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. Does the school conduct professional meetings to discuss learning issues and

problems?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. Does the school support the continuing education and development of its

teachers? How?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. How do expert teachers help other teachers in improving their teaching

practices?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

5. What are the different collaboration activities available or done by the teachers to

improve their teaching practices?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
6. Is there an existing academic collaboration between the school/teachers and

higher education institutions? If yes, what forms of collaboration are done?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

B. Ask permission to attend a faculty meeting or a professional meeting in the

school. Answer the following questions:

1. Is sharing of good teaching practices part of the meeting? What types of good

teaching practices are shared?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. How do teachers discuss issues and problems related to teaching and learning?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. How do teachers observe professionalism during the meeting?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
4. Do the teachers include in their agenda how the result of learning assessment

should be utilized to improve instruction?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

C. Identify the different continuing education and development programs offered to

teachers to understand the instructional demands of the K to 12 curriculum.


Processing

Read the questions carefully and answer the following questions.

1. What are the implications of the data gathered during the preliminary activity?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. How can the school utilize the data to develop better professional collaboration

among teachers to improve their teaching practices?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. How can the school promote stronger collaboration among its teachers?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. How does the school support and sustain a culture of excellence among teachers

and other staff?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. I believe that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. I feel that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. When I become a teacher, I will

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
LESSON 5 Utilizing Teaching and Learning Resources and ICT

Observation

A. Identify different teaching and learning resources available in the school.

Categories Examples

Print

Audiovisual Materials

Assessment Tools

Learning Objects

Visual Materials
Audio Materials

ICT-based Materials

B. Check whether the school has the following learning resources:

Library

Basic Science Laboratories

Internet Facilities

ICT Laboratory

Technology and Livelihood Education

Laboratory

Audiovisual Room

Gymnasium
Clinic

Guidance Office

Speech Laboratory

Auditorium

Faculty Room

C. Observe the classroom environment.

Criteria for Observation Observed Not Observation/Comments


Observed

1. Classrooms are

conducive for learning.

2. Classrooms have

enough lighting and

ventilation.

3. Classrooms are free of

any hazard.

4. Classrooms are not

crowded.
5. Classrooms are clean.

D. Analyze the lesson plans of the cooperating teachers. Examine how technology

is used to support the implementation of particular learning outcomes. Provide an

example.

Learning Outcomes Topics Instructional Materials


Needed
E. Observe how technology is used to enhance teaching and learning process.

Learning Outcomes Instructional Observation


Materials Used
Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. Are there enough teaching and learning resources available in school?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. How are these teaching and learning resources utilized in teaching and learning?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
3. How do these teaching and learning resources help attain learning outcomes?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. How do these teaching and learning resources improve the quality of students

learning?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

5. What teaching and learning resources are lacking in the school?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
2. I believe that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. I feel that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. When I become a teacher, I will

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
CHAPTER V
Assessment & Learning
LESSON 1 Design, Selection, Organization, and Utilization of Assessment
Strategies

Observation

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

is 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

Formative

C. Observe the 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

1.
2.

3.

4.

5.

D. Interview the cooperating teacher on how he or she uses the results of

diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments.

1. Results of diagnostic assessments

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. Results of formative assessments

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. Results of summative assessments

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Other comments and observations:


______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. What will happen if the teacher uses the same assessment strategy every day?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. Which of the three assessment strategies has been used more often in class?

Why do you think so?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. In your own opinion, which of the three assessment strategies is the most

important? Explain your answer.

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. How does assessment improve the students' learning and the teachers'

performance?
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. I believe that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. I feel that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. When I become a teacher, I will


________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
LESSON 2 Monitoring and Evaluation of Learner Progress and
Achievement

Observation

A. Observe how your cooperating teacher monitors the following:


1. Seatwork

Observation 1: ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

Observation 2: ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

Observation 3: ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

2. Students' comprehension during discussion

Observation 1: ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

Observation 2: ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

Observation 3: ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________
3. Examination

Observation 1: ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

Observation 2: ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

Observation 3: ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

4. Homework

Observation 1: ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

Observation 2: ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

Observation 3: ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

B. Complete the table below by making an inventory of academic excellence

awardees.

School Name: __________________________________________________________

Grading Period: __________________________ School Year: ___________________


Section A Section B Section C Section D Section E

With Highest Honors

With High Honors

With Honors

TOTAL

C. Based on your inventory of the learners' achievement per section, write five tips

on how your cooperating teacher can evaluate and recognize the students'

achievement.

Tip 1: ___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

Tip 2: ___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

Tip 3: ___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

Tip 4: ___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

Tip 5: ___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

Other comments and observations:


______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. Which of your observations in monitoring seatwork is the best? Why?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. Which of your observations in monitoring students' comprehension during class

discussion is the best? Why?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. Which of your observations in monitoring examination is the best? Why?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. If you are going to handle an advisory class, how are you going to make your

class awarding unique?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
5. Which of the tips in evaluating and recognizing students' achievement is the

best? Why?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. I believe that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. I feel that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. When I become a teacher, I will

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
LESSON 3 Feedback to Improve Learning

Observation

A. Discuss the importance of giving constructive feedback to improve the students'

learning Write your answer on the space below.

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

B. Paste a sample of student activity or quiz. Highlight the feedback given by the

teacher.

C. Check YES if the statement for giving feedback to students is observed.

Otherwise, check NO (adapted from Reynolds 2018).


Giving Student Feedback YES NO

1. The student feedback is educative in nature..

2. The student feedback is given in a timely manner.

3. The teacher is sensitive to the individual needs of the students.

4. The teacher anticipates the four questions. (What can the students
do? What can't the student do? How does the student's work
compare with that of others? How can the student do better?)

5. The student feedback is a reference for a skill or specific


knowledge.

6. The teacher gives feedback to keep the students "on target" for
achievement.

7. The teacher hosts a one-on-one conference.

8. The student feedback is given verbally, non-verbally or in written


form.

9. The teacher concentrates on one ability.

10. The teacher alternates due dates for students/classes.

11. The teacher educates the students on how to give feedback to


each other.

12. The teacher asks another adult to give student feedback.

13. The students take down notes on teacher's verbal feedback.

14. The teacher uses a notebook to keep track of student progress.


15. The teacher returns tests, papers, or comment cards at the
beginning of class.

16. The teacher uses Post-It notes in giving written feedback.

17. The teacher gives genuine praise.

18. The teacher uses the phrase "I noticed..." in acknowledging the
student's effort.

19. The teacher provides a model or an example.

20. The teacher invites students to give YOU feedback.

Other comments and observations:


______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. When is the right time to provide constructive feedback: during or after the

students' performance?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. How does giving feedback help in the instructional decisions of the teacher?
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. What is the best practice of your cooperating teacher in giving feedback?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. I believe that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. I feel that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. When I become a teacher, I will


________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
LESSON 4 Communication of Learners' Needs, Progress, and
Achievement to the Key Stakeholders

Observation
A. Observe how your cooperating teacher communicates the students' needs and

progress to their parents when conducting a PTC and card distribution. Write a

narrative report of the PTC on the space provided.

NARRATIVE REPORT OF PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE

Grade and Section: ________________ Grading Period: ___________________

Date: _______________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________
B. Interview the cooperating teacher. Ask for some useful tips on how he or she

communicates the students' needs to the parents.

Tip 1: ___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

Tip 2: ___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

Tip 3: ___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

C. Of the three useful tips given by your cooperating teacher, what is the most

important? Explain and write your answer below.

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

D. Help in the preparation of a school-based recognition program. Write your

experience and cite the contributions you have made to make the recognition

program successful.

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

Other comments and observations:

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. Why is PTC important?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. If you will conduct a PTC, what will you include in your agenda?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. How will you communicate the failing grade of a student to the parent?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. What will you suggest to the parent of a student who got a failing mark twice in

the same subject?


________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. I believe that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. I feel that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. When I become a teacher, I will

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
LESSON 5 Use of Assessment Data to Enhance Teaching and Learning
Practices and Programs

Observation
A. Observe how your cooperating teacher uses the data from student assessments

to improve classroom instruction. List five best practices of using the student

assessment data.

1. ______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

4. ______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

5. ______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

B. Interview the school principal. Ask five ways by which the teachers can use

assessment data to improve school programs.

1. ______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

4. ______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

5. ______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

Other comments and observations:

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions,

1. Which of the five best practices of using the assessment data to improve

classroom instruction shown by your cooperating teacher is the most important?

Why?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
2. Which of the five ways of using assessment data to improve school programs

mentioned by the principal is the best? Why?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. Interview the cooperating teacher. Ask him/her about his or her thoughts on the

previous school year and what he or she has done to improve this year.

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. I believe that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. I feel that
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. When I become a teacher, I will

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
CHAPTER VI
Community Linkages
and Professional
Engagement
LESSON 1 Establishment of Learning Environments That Are Responsive
to Community Contexts

Observation

A. Conduct a survey in school. Gather the following information.

Name of School: ________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________________________

● Provide a brief historical background and demographic profile of the school.


Complete the following information.

Date Established: _____________________________________________________

Total Number of Students: ______________________________________________

Total Number of Teachers: ______________________________________________

Race/Ethnicity of Students and Teachers: ________________________________

Religion: ___________________________________________________________

● Describe the physical and psychological environment of the school:

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

● Provide a brief historical background and demographic profile of the community.


Complete the following information:

Date Established: _____________________________________________________

Estimated Total Population: __________________________________________

Race/Ethnicity: _____________________________________________________

Major Source of Income: ________________________________________________

Religions: ___________________________________________________________

● Describe the physical and psychological environment of the community:


________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
● Identify cultural and traditional practices/beliefs within the community.
_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

B. Interview the cooperating teacher. Ask the following questions:


1. Does the school have active school-community partnership?
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. Who are involved in the school-community partnership?


________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. Does the school engage members of the community in school activities?


________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. What are the school programs/projects supported by the community?


________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

5. What are the activities conducted by the school to raise cultural sensitivity and
awareness?
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

6. Does the school have community extension programs?


________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

7. What are the programs/projects extended by the school to the community?


________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

8. Are the teachers aware of the background of the community where the school is
located?
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

9. How does the school promote contextualization and localization to its teachers?
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

10. Are the lessons contextualized?


________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. How does community affect the learning environment?


________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. How important is curriculum contextualization and localization of lessons and


learning materials?
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. What strategies are you going to use in order create a culturally-responsive


learning environment?
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. How will you use the data you have gathered from the preliminary activity?
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. I believe that
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. I feel that
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. When I become a teacher, I will


________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
LESSON 2 Engagement of Parents and the Wider Community in the
Educative Process

Observation
A. Interview the principal. Ask the following questions:

1. Are teachers and parents aware of the DepEd Order No. 54, series of 2009?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. Does the school have an active PTA?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. How often does the PTA meet?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. What are usual issues and concerns raised by stakeholders during PTA

meetings?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

5. Are the issues and concerns raised during PTS meeting's properly addressed?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
6. Does the school engage parents and members of the community in the

implementation of school programs?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

7. Do parents and members of the community provide full support to school

programs and activities?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

8. Describe the relationship of teachers with parents and members of the

community.

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

B. Request permission to observe a PTA meeting. Ask permission to record the

proceedings. Prepare highlights of proceedings from the meeting using the

following format.

Name of School: _______________________________________________________

Title of the Meeting: ____________________________________________________

Venue of the Meeting: ____________________________________________________

Date of the Meeting: ____________________________________________________

Time of the Meeting: ____________________________________________________


Attendees:

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Call to Order:

Agenda Discussion Action Taken/Agreement


Other comments and observations:

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

C. Ask help from your cooperating teacher. Identify school programs/activities that

need support from parents and community members.

School Programs/Activities Date Venue


Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. What are the benefits of engaging parents and members of community in the

implementation of school programs?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. Identify strategies that promote positive relationship with parents and members of

the community including mechanism to ensure their full support to school

programs.
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. What have you learned from observing a PTA meeting?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. I believe that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. I feel that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
4. When I become a teacher, I will

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
LESSON 3 Professional Ethics

Observation

A. Answer the following questions:

1. Does the school have a faculty manual?

________________________________________________________________

2. Does the faculty manual reflect the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers?

________________________________________________________________

3. Are there provisions in the manual regarding disciplinary actions or sanctions for

misbehavior, misconduct, or unethical practices of teachers?

________________________________________________________________

4. Does the school provide trainings or re-orientation for teachers regarding the

Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers?

________________________________________________________________

B. Request a copy of the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers. Provide a

summary of each article. Write down your answer on the left column.

Articles Summary

Article II: The Teacher and The

State
Article III: The Teacher and The

Community

Article IV: A Teacher and The

Profession

Article V: The Teachers and The

Profession

Article VI: The Teacher and

Higher Authorities in the

Professions

Article VII: School Officials,

Teachers, and Other Personnel

Article VIII: The Teachers and

Learners
Article IX: The Teachers and

Parents

Article X: The Teacher and

Business

Article XI: The Teacher as a

Person

C. Review the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers. Identify which of the ethical

standards promotes the enhancement of the teachers' competency in terms of

the following:

Knowledge

Skills
Attitude

D. Observe the teachers. Describe how they act professionally within the school

premises. Write down your observation below.


Processing

A. Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. What is the importance of the Code of Ethics to teachers?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. How does the Code of Ethics influence the personal life of a teacher?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. How does the Code of Ethics influence a teacher's competence?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. In what aspect does the teacher need improvement?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

5. How will you promote the Code of Ethics to fellow teachers?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
B. Write an essay about the characteristics of an ideal teacher.

Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. I believe that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
3. I feel that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. When I become a teacher, I will

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
LESSON 4 School Policies and Procedures

Observation

A. Interview the cooperating teacher. Ask the following questions:

1. Does the school have policies and procedures?

________________________________________________________________

2. When did the school establish these policies and procedures?

________________________________________________________________

3. Who were involved in the crafting of the school policies and procedures?

________________________________________________________________

4. Are the provisions of these policies and procedures in accordance with DepEd

policies?

________________________________________________________________

5. Does the school conduct consultation with parents prior to the approval and

implementation of the school policies and procedures?

________________________________________________________________

6. Does the school implement the school policies and procedures?

________________________________________________________________

7. Are the teachers aware all of the school policies and procedures?

________________________________________________________________

8. Do school officials, teachers, and staff adhere to the school policies and

procedures?

________________________________________________________________
9. Are students and parents aware of the school policies?

________________________________________________________________

10. Does the school conduct annual orientation on the school policies?

________________________________________________________________

B. Request help from your cooperating teacher. Explain the procedure on how

school policies are developed.

C. Request a copy of the school policies and procedures. Identify the important
provisions specified in the policies.

1. _________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________________________

5. _________________________________________________________________

6. _________________________________________________________________

7. _________________________________________________________________

8. _________________________________________________________________

9. _________________________________________________________________

10. _________________________________________________________________

Other comments and observations:

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. What is the importance of school policies and procedures to teachers and

students?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. What is the most important aspect to consider when developing a school policy?
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. What is the importance of stakeholders' consultation when formulating a policy?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. In the event that a problem occurs in the absence of school policy, what should a

teacher do to address the problem?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

5. What are the things that the school needs to improve?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. I believe that
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. I feel that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. When I become a teacher, I will

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
CHAPTER VII
Personal Growth
and Professional
Development
LESSON 1 Philosophy of Teaching

Observation

Observe a teacher for two weeks. Please write your observations on the following:

1. Classroom Layout

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. Teaching Methodology

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. Assessment

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. Materials

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
Other comments and observations:

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. What do you think is the teaching philosophy of the teacher that you have

observed?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. Cite the reasons for your answer in the previous question.

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. How does the teacher's philosophy of teaching impact the learners?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
Reflection

Complete following:

1. I realized that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. I believe that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. I feel that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. When I become a teacher, I will

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
LESSON 2 Dignity of Teaching as a Profession

Observation

Observe a class. List down the personal and professional qualities of the

cooperating teacher, which, you think, contribute to the development of the students.

1. Personal qualities

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. Professional qualities

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. What do you think are the best qualities of the teacher that you have observed?

Why?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
2. How can the teacher continue to grow personally and professionally?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. I believe that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. I feel that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. When I become a teacher, I will

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
LESSON 3 Professional Links With Colleagues

Observation

A. Ask the cooperating teacher if you can volunteer as shadow teacher for a day.

List down ways on how the teacher collaborates with other teachers.

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

B. Interview the cooperating teacher. Ask the following questions:

1. In what ways do you collaborate with your colleagues?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. Why do you need to collaborate with your colleagues?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. What do you think are the advantages of collaborating with colleagues? What are

the disadvantages?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. Do you think that linking with colleagues is important in teaching? Why? Why

not?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. How does collaborating with other teachers impact the students?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. If you were the teacher, how will you collaborate with your colleagues?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
2. I believe that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. I feel that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. When I become a teacher, I will

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
LESSON 4 Professional Reflection and Learning to Improve Practice

Interview

A. Interview the cooperating teacher. Ask the following questions:

1. How do you evaluate your practices in the classroom?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. Do you think it is necessary to evaluate one's own practices? Why? Why not?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. If given a choice, what do you think is the best way that you can do to help

improve your own practices?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. How does the teacher reflect on her own practices?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. What can you say about the way the teacher reflects on her own practices?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. How do you think reflective practice can be further reinforced in schools?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
2. I believe that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. I feel that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. When I become a teacher, I will

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
LESSON 5 Professional Development Goals

Interview

A. Interview the cooperating teacher. Ask the following questions:

1. As a teacher, in what areas do you think you should improve on?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. What do you do to address the areas that you need to improve on or develop?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions based on the interview you
conducted.

1. Do you think the teacher was able to address her learning goals? Why? Why
not?
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. Based on the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers, what particular

domain or strand should the teacher address as her learning goal? Explain your

answer.
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. I believe that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. I feel that

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. When I become a teacher, I will

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

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