Bicol University

College of Education
Daraga, Albay

The Learning Environment

(Field Study 1- Learning Episode 3)

To determine a school environment that is physically,

psychologically, and socially supportive of learning.

School as a Learning Environment

According to Dewey, “The school is to be a reflection of the larger society

outside its walls, in which life can be learnt by living. But it is to be a
purified, simplified and better balanced society.”

For this episode, as a pre service teacher you need to observe the physical
environment of the school from the school grounds to the classrooms, the different
offices like the faculty room, principal’s office, library, guidance office, school clinic etc.
Classroom situations and the psychosocial environment will also be observed.

The following tasks are given to realize the intended learning outcome.

1. Visit a school. Look into the facilities, learning areas in the school and in the
classroom.
2. Accomplish the Checklist as you move around the school premises.
3. Based on your gathered data in the checklist, describe the school environment.
4. Make a reflection on the characteristics of the school environment that you feel is
ideal. Present your idea through ANY of the following:
a. Photo essay
b. Sketch/drawing
c. Poem, song or rap

OBSERVATION REPORT

Name of the School Described:____________________________________________________________

School Address: _______________________________________________________________________
 SCHOOL FACILITIES CHECKLIST

Recall the different areas and facilities of the school. Write A (for available) and NA (if Not Available) to
the columns beside each respective facility. Then, give a brief adjectival description for each in the third column.
An example of a description can be well maintained , well ventilated, spacious and welcoming ,etc. You may add
other facilities that were not included in the list.

Facilities A/ Description Facilities A/NA Description

NA
Office of the Principal Gymnasium

Library Auditorium

Counseling Room Home Economics

Rm.
Canteen/Cafeteria Industrial
Workshop
Medical Clinic PTA Office

Audio Visual Room Comfort Rm.

(Boys)
Reading Center Comfort rm.
(Girls)
Speech Laboratory Computer
Room/ICT Room
Science Laboratory Prayer
Room/Wellness
Room
 You may use these guide questions as you go around the classrooms. Then
accomplish the matrix to record your data by doing the following:

1. Look at the walls of the classroom. What are posted on the walls? What
heroes, religious figures, lessons, visual aids, and announcements do
you see posted?
2. Examine how the furniture is arranged. Where is the teacher’s table
located? How are the tables and chairs/desks arranged?
3. What learning materials/equipment are present?
4. Observe the students. How many are occupying one room?
5. Is the room well-lighted and well-ventilated?

Classroom Facilities Matrix

Description
Classroom Facilities (location, number, arrangement,
condition)
1. Wall Displays

2. Teacher’s Table

3. Learners’ Desks/Chairs

4. Blackboard

5. Learning Materials/ Visual Aids

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.
1. Based on your observations, how do the observed classroom and school
environments contribute to the students’ learning and well-being?

2. What kind of a.) School Campus and b.) Classroom is conducive to learning?

3. As a future teacher, how will you be able to achieve a school campus and
classroom that are conducive to learning?

My Personal Illustration of an Effective

School Environment
Instructions: Inside the box below, present an illustration showing your idea of an
effective school environment through any of the following: a.) A Photo Essay b) A
Sketch or Drawing c.) A poem, song, or rap. You may insert a link if it cannot be
posted here.
 Psychosocial Environment

Activity: Observing psychosocial school environment.

Accomplish the checklist below by putting a check mark (/) if the

given psychosocial support is observed and X if not observed.

Psychosocial Support Observed (/) Not observed

(X)

The school compound is clean, safe and

secured.

2. There is a school canteen where healthy /

nutritious food is provided.

3.Hand wash facilities and clean water

source are available.

4.The students are protected from any forms

of verbal and physical violence.

5.Seminars on Students’ rights are being

conducted.

6.There is a playground for students with

sport facilities.

7.Teachers and parents have undergone

trainings on
Child Protection and basic steps on how
to refer students in case of emergency .
Analyze/ Reflect

1. Is psychosocial school environment important? Explain.

2. Imagine that you are now a professional teacher, how do you create a
psychosocial environment in your school. Explain.

3. What is the impact of the psychosocial school environment on student

learning outcomes? Explain.