Learning Episode 1 The School Environment

Saint Theresa College of Tandag, Inc.
Tandag City, Surigao del Sur, Philippines, 8300

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Website: http://www.stctandag.edu.ph
COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCES, AND TEACHER EDUCATION
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Learning Episode 1:
The School Environment
Submitted by:
Submitted to:
Dr. Josefina Prado
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Learning Episode 1 – The School Environment

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OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT
Activity 1.1 Exploring the School Campus
OBSERVE
As you move around the campus, observation forms are provided for you to document your
observations. It is advised that you read the entire worksheet before proceeding to the
school site. A good understanding of the activities and tasks to be accomplished in the
activity sheets will yield better learning results.
SCHOOL FACILITIES OBSERVATION CHECKLIST
Familiarize yourself with the different areas and facilities of the school. Check the column to
indicate their availability. Give a brief description of those that are available on the last
column.
WILL IT CONTRIBUTE TO THE

FACILITIES DESCRIPTION STUDENT’S LEARNING AND
DEVELOPMENT, WHY?
Office of the
Principal
Library
Counseling Room
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Canteen/
Cafeteria
Medical clinic
Audio
Visual/Media
Center
Science
laboratory
Gymnasium
Auditorium
Outdoor Garden
Home Economics
Room
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Industrial
Workshop area
PTA Office
Comfort room for

boys
Comfort room for

girls
An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

Read the following statements carefully. Then write your observation report on the space.
Guide Question Classroom Observation Report

1. Describe the community or
neighborhood where the
school is found.
2. Describe the school campus.

What colors do you see? What
is the condition of the
buildings?
3. Pass by the offices. What

impression do you have these
offices?
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4. Walk through the school halls,

the library, and the cafeteria.
Look around and find out the
other facilities that the school
has.
1. Look at the walls of the classroom. What are posted on the walls? What heroes,
religious figures, lessons, visual aids, announcements, do you see posted?
2. Examine how the pieces of furniture are 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-lit and well-ventilated?
An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

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Be guided by these tasks as you do your observation. Then accomplish the matrix to
record your data.
CLASSROOM FACILITIES MATRIX
Classroom Facilities Description (location, number, Arrangement, condition)
1. Wall Displays
2. Teacher’s Table
3. Learner’s Desks
4. Blackboard
5. Learning Materials/
Visual Aids
6. Television
7.
8.
9.
10.
Write your observation report here

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Name of the School Observed: Saint Theresa College of Tandag, Inc

Location of the School: Magsaysay St., Cor. Quezon St. Dagocdoc, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur
Date to Visit: August 22-23, 2023
ANALYZE
How do the school campus and the classroom in particular impact the learning of the
students going to school? What are your conclusions?
How does this relate to your knowledge of child and adolescent development/How does this
relate to your knowledge of facilitating learning?
REFLECT
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1. Would you like to teach in the school environment you just observed? Why? Why not?
2. What kind of school campus is conducive to learning?
3. What kind of classroom is conducive to learning?
4. In the future, how can you accomplish your answer in number 3?
5. Write your additional learning and insights here.
OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT

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Activity 1.2 Observing bulletin boards displays

The display board, or what we more commonly refer to as bulletin board, is one of the most
readily available and versatile learning resources.
OBSERVE
As you look around and examine board displays, use the observation guide and forms
provided for you to document your observations.
An Observation Guide for BOARD DISPLAYS
1. Go around the school and examine the board displays. How many board displays
do you see?
2. Where are the display boards found? Are they in places where target viewers can
see them?
3. What are the displays about? What key messages do they convey? What images
and colors do you see? How are the pieces of information and images arranged?
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4. What materials used in making the displays? Are boarders used?
5. Do you notice some errors? (misspelled words, grammar inconsistencies and the
like)
6. Are the messages clear and easily understood
7. Think about what you got attention. Why did it get your attention
8. Take a photo of the display boards (if allowed).
Based on the questions on the observation guide, write your observation report:
Observation REPORT
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(You may paste pictures of the Board displays here)
From among the board displays that you saw, pick the one that you got most interested in.
Evaluate it using the evaluation form below.
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BOARD DISPLAYS EVALUATION FORM1

Topic of the Board Display: SCHOOL REMINDERS
Location of the Board Display in School: HALLWAYS OF THE SCHOOL
Check the column that indicates your rating. Write comments to back up your ratings.
4-Outstanding 3-Very Satisfactory 2-Satisfactory 1-Needs Improvement

NI S VS O
Criteria 1 2 3 4 Comments
Effective
Communication
it conveys the
message quickly
and clearly.
Attractiveness
Colors and
arrangement
catch and hold
interest.
Balance
Objects are
arranged, so
stability is
perceived.
Unity
Repeated
shapes or colors
or use of
borders hold
display together.
Interactivity
The style and
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approach entice
learners to be
involved and
engaged.
Legibility
Letters and
illustrations can
be seen from a
good distance.
Correctness
It is free from
grammar errors,
misspelled
words, and
ambiguity.
Durability
it is well-
constructed,
items are
securely
attached.
Bulletin Board Evaluated by:

Location:
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Brief Description of the Bulletin Board:

EVALUATION
Strengths Weaknesses
Description of the Bulletin
Board layout
Evaluation of educational
content and other aspects
Recommendations or Suggestions for Improvement:
Signature of Evaluator over Printed Name:
Based on your suggestion, make your board display lay-out. You may present your output
through any of these:
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 A hand-made drawing or layout

 An electronic (computer) drawing/illustration or layout
 A collage
My Board Display Lay-out
ANALYZE
What do you think was the purpose of the board display?

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Did the board display design reflect the likes/interests of its target audience? Why? Why
not?
Was the language used clear and simple for the target audience to understand? Why? Why
not?
Was the board display effective? Why? Why not?
What suggestions can you make?
Based on your suggestions, propose an enhanced version of the display board. Use the form
below.
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Theme:
Board Title:
Rationale:
Objectives:
Best features of my proposed bulletin enhancement:
Content Resources (Name each needed resource and give each a brief description):
Materials for aesthetic enhancement:
REFLECT
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1. Name at least five skills that a teacher should have to come up with effective board
displays. Elaborate on why each skill is needed.
2. Which of the skills you named in #1 do you already have? Recall your past
experiences in making board displays. How do you practice these skills?
3. Which skills do you still need to development? What concrete steps will you take on
how you can improve on or acquire these skills?

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Saint Theresa College of Tandag, Inc.

Tandag City, Surigao del Sur, Philippines, 8300

Learning Episode 1 – The School Environment

OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT

Activity 1.1 Exploring the School Campus

SCHOOL FACILITIES OBSERVATION CHECKLIST

WILL IT CONTRIBUTE TO THE

Comfort room for

Comfort room for

An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

Guide Question Classroom Observation Report

2. Describe the school campus.

3. Pass by the offices. What

4. Walk through the school halls,

3. What learning materials/ equipment/ are present?

4. Observe the students. How many are occupying one room?

5. Is the room well-lit and well-ventilated?

An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

Classroom Facilities Description (location, number, Arrangement, condition)

Write your observation report here

Name of the School Observed: Saint Theresa College of Tandag, Inc

2. What kind of school campus is conducive to learning?

3. What kind of classroom is conducive to learning?

4. In the future, how can you accomplish your answer in number 3?

5. Write your additional learning and insights here.

OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT

Activity 1.2 Observing bulletin boards displays

An Observation Guide for BOARD DISPLAYS

4. What materials used in making the displays? Are boarders used?

6. Are the messages clear and easily understood

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

(You may paste pictures of the Board displays here)

BOARD DISPLAYS EVALUATION FORM1

4-Outstanding 3-Very Satisfactory 2-Satisfactory 1-Needs Improvement

Bulletin Board Evaluated by:

Brief Description of the Bulletin Board:

Recommendations or Suggestions for Improvement:

Signature of Evaluator over Printed Name:

 A hand-made drawing or layout

My Board Display Lay-out

What do you think was the purpose of the board display?

Was the board display effective? Why? Why not?

What suggestions can you make?

Best features of my proposed bulletin enhancement:

Materials for aesthetic enhancement:

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