SCHOOL FACILITIES OBSERVATION CHECKLIST
Will it contribute to the student’s
Facilities / Description
Office of the Principal is clean, well-
organized and neat but not spacious.
Office of the
/ Along with the building is the admin
Principal
office where staffs are accommodating.
Also, there is a couch as you enter.
Library is available on the campus.
Books are organized in the cabinets
where textbooks and other learning
Library /
materials are located. On the other hand,
it became a make shift classroom for
Grade 7 due to lack of classrooms.
Guidance Office where located
alongside the SSG kiosk, half of it was
Counseling
/ designated to be the office of Head
Room
Teacher’s. With proper ventilation and
lightings for the entire place.
My favourite location in the campus
offering healthy and student friendly
snacks for students. Maximize the space
Canteen/Cafet
/ of a normal classroom size but still
eria
crowded due to lots of products being
offered. And for me it was organized and
well distributed per area.
The clinic wasn’t visible for a normal
observer. It was located on a Korean Hall
but no signs of visibility. First-Aid or
Medical Clinic / an urgent manner gives importance to the
medicine were provided and ready in
case of emergency without specific area
or room designation.
learning and development? Why?
The foundation of every school is on the
Office of the Principal. Having seen a
well suited office by students will
determine its students learning and
development. Once, they saw an
organized and good management of the
office of the principal, the students are
more likely to be a follower for a
conducive learning environment.
Library was one of the top priority one
campus must have. This serves and
contributes to the learning’s of the
students as it provides spaces for learning
extensions. The material resources a
library offers contributes to the utmost
benefits of the students learning and
development.
A guidance office is an important sector
of every school campuses. There services
concerning the needs of students personal
or academic problems contributes to the
personal and mental development of the
students’ itself.
Food is the primary source of energy
and nutrients. Getting the right amount of
food helps boost the student’s capability
to process ideas and lessons. Personally ,
not being able to eat makes me
‘matamlay’ and not interested in class if I
wasn’t able to eat in morning or lunch.
A clinic may not have a straight impact to
the students learning and development but
its’ purpose on serving the proper aid in
health concerns and lifestyle of the patient
to improve their own lifestyle and
development.
 This caters the needs for auditory
Audio AVR is visible but was located learners and its importance to
/
Visual/Learning at the library also. continue to serve the best and
Resource Center quality education for learners.
Before there is a room for A science laboratory is necessary
Science laboratory but due to in giving proper learning and hands
students’ population it becomes on trainings for students learning
Science a regular room. Equipment’s and concerns. As quoted
/
Laboratory were stocked at the back of that ‘Experience is the best teacher’ It’s
classroom and a big tarpaulin of always better to do things and
periodic table was paste on the applied it in real life for better
wall. understanding and learning.
The gym was wide, clean and A gymnasium serves as a space for
covered. Students’ use it for continuous learning experience of a
Gymnasium /
practices and areas for class learner. Likewise, it supports the
discussion at times. experiential learning of students.
An auditorium serves as a space
for media-arts viewing,
performances and space for
Auditorium x
varieties of talents. This area
supports the students’ development
skills and capabilities.
Outdoor gardens are important
Like a normal public school especially for those students whose
outdoor garden is available, the nature lovers. Not only by that, this
Outdoor/Garden / campus also starts to organize always serves as a reminder to
the greenhouse garden beside the continually protect and save mother
stage. nature. This develops the
responsible acts of learners.
A Technology, Livelihood and
Home Economics are Economic subject needs a
available but don’t have room. workplace that supports its
Beside the T.L.E office are learning. This subject emphasize on
Home Economics
/ chairs for make shift classes for livelihood trainings so its’
Room
this subject. The space were necessary to have this kind of room
maximize for hands on activities for various activities and laboratory
and class discussion. tools and equipments.

Parent-Teacher collaboration is
important as it deals with the
PTA Office X students concern and welfare.
 There is a comfort room for
boys and girls but a common cr.
Like any other public toilets it A comfort room serves as a space
Comfort Room isn’t clean, doesn’t smell good for necessary health concerns and
/
for Boys and without doors. There is a needs to go for comfort on their
problem with the source of water personal agendas.
also.

There is a comfort room for

boys and girls but a common cr.
A comfort room serves as a space
Like any other public toilets it
Comfort Room for necessary health concerns and
/ isn’t clean, doesn’t smell good
for Girls needs to go for comfort on their
and without doors. There is a
personal agendas.
problem with the source of water
also.
Others (Please
Specify.)
There are 2 washing are
available, first was located in It’s so seldom for campuses to have
Washing Area front or alongside the gate and washing areas for students, this
/
the other 1 is on the back part of helps students keep their self from
the campus along with the dirt and bacteria’s.
classrooms.
3 Kiosk was good to serve its
Kiosk (T.L.E, purpose. The Brigada Pagbasa
Kiosk serves as a space to support
Brigada Pagbasa, / kiosk was a kubo style, same
its personal visions and missions.
SSG) with T.L.E and the SSG Kiosk
was tiles and clean.
Computer Lab just like any other
Computer Lab is available but
laboratories is a necessity to school
also became a make shift
which offers subjects regarding the
Computer Lab / classroom for students. Tables
laboratories itself. This supports the
weren’t good and wires are
academic hands on experience and
destructive.
learning.
This was supposed to be the
extension for the canteen but due A space for any other activities of
Pavillion / to population it serves as a make students. Likewise, practice of
shift classroom for Senior High various events and school activities.
School.
Like a normal guardhouse, it
was located in front once you To protect, promote and secure the
Guard House /
enter the gate. It also serves as a students welfare from any harm.
utility room.
 An Observation Guide for the Classroom Visit

Guide Question Classroom Observation Report

1. Describe the Parang National High School before known as ‘Mamerta G.
community or Tolentino’ was located at Parang, Calapan City. The campus is far
neighborhood where the from the community and the highway itself. The students are most
school is found. likely to be safe from the neighbourhood and were secured by the
police station near from it. There is access to food stalls outside the
gates.
2. Describe the school The school are composed by old and new buildings. Walls are
campus. What colors do painted in cream and white colors, roofs are green and other
you see? What is the structures are still on its own colors. Some buildings are still in good
condition of the condition while others need renovations. The campus is greenery and
buildings? on has preservations of natural resources such as trees.
3. Pass by the offices. As I passed by the offices especially the faculties and other
What impression do you facilities, in most cases it isn’t on its stable state. Most teachers suit
have of these offices? themselves in small areas, surrounded by classes. Only few of the
sectors has its own proper and well ventilated offices such as the
guidance and head teachers offices and the principal’s office.
4. Walk through the In most cases, school halls, library or any other spaces that can be
school halls, the library, maximize was used for make-shift classes of the learners. Due to
the cafeteria. Look population the school cannot cater the needs for conducive
around and find out the classrooms for students especially that a new building is still on
other facilities that the progress.
school has.

1. Look at the walls of the classroom. What are posted on the walls? What heroes, religious
figures, lesson, visual aids, announcement, do you see posted?
Due to DepEd Order No. 21, which provides the guidelines for this year's Brigada
Eskwela, required schools to clear school grounds, classrooms and all its walls of
“unnecessary artwork, decorations, tarpaulin and posters." Luckily, we still get the chance to
observe some of the things posted on the walls. Bulletins weren’t that much and any
religious figures were not observed. On other bulletins, the contents were only about the
master list and some reminders. One of the classrooms, big tarpaulin of periodic table still
exist including all the laboratory equipment’s at the back.

2. Examine how the pieces of furniture are arranged. Where is the teacher’s table located?
How are the tables and chairs/desk arranged?
The teachers table is located at the center, the usual set up for sitting arrangements were
depends on the classroom size. Wood chair was used for normal classrooms while plastic
chair for lab rooms such as computer laboratory.
 3. What learning materials/equipment are present?
Books, quarterly modules are presents on the classrooms.

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

On the classroom I had observe there are 36 students which is still an ideal classroom
size for learners. There are 25 girls and 11 boys.

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

The room is well ventilated, there are 4 wall fans but 1 is not functioning. Light
source is broke at the back part of the room.

CLASSROOM FACILITIES MATRIX

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

Due to DepEd Order No. 21, which provides the guidelines for
this year's Brigada Eskwela, required schools to clear school
grounds, classrooms and all its walls of “unnecessary artwork,
decorations, tarpaulin and posters." Luckily, we still get the chance
1. Wall Displays to observe some of the things posted on the walls. Bulletins weren’t
that much and any religious figures were not observed. On other
bulletins, the contents were only about the master list and some
reminders. One of the classrooms, big tarpaulin of periodic table
still exist including all the laboratory equipment’s at the back.

2. Teacher’s Table The teachers table is located at the center, the usual set up for
sitting arrangements were depends on the classroom size
Wood chair was used for normal classrooms while plastic chair
3. Learner’s Desks for lab rooms such as computer laboratory.

4. Blackboard A normal set up of blackboards in front with T.V on top.

5. Learning Materials/ Books, quarterly modules are presents on the classrooms.

Visual Aids
The room is well ventilated, there are 4 wall fans but 1 is
6. Ceiling not functioning. Light source is broke at the back part of the room.
 OBSERVATION REPORT

Name of the School Observed: Parang National High School

Location of the School: Parang, Calapan City Oriental Mindoro
Date to Visit: September 16, 2023

It was 15th of September, 2023 when the 1st school observation at Parang Narional High
School for field study happens in accordance to subject description of our course. We are
tasked to observed, analyse and reflect to the school environment of the said school. As per the
instruction of our professor, we are able to know the backgrounds, status and the school
facilities itself.

As a growing school, I was able to hear stories of its transformation and histories. With the
principals dedication to lead its community, Parang National High School is now performing
and winning in some outside school events. They have already made their students be at
National level and won Pandanggitab Festivals. Along with my observations and the reality of
having hundreds of students, Parang National High School lacks in classroom facilities.
Hopefully, time will come that this growing community will not only make a remarkable
change but also has its facilities for better benefits of the students’ welfare, learning and
development. With the principals dedication, hardwork and courage this will all be possible.
ANALYZE

How do the school campus and the classroom in particular impact the learning of the
students going to school? What are your conclusions?
 I conclude that the school campus and the classroom state right now has its impact
on the students learning and development. Since, Parang National High School
has large numbers of students and students make their classes outside rooms, it
greatly affects students in a negative way that they might not learn enough.
Learning outside a classroom is not beneficial to students, destructive noises,
activities and even people coming makes up their attention that led to destructing
their focus to the teachers.

How does this relate to your knowledge of child and adolescent development/How does
this relate to your knowledge of facilitating learning?
 The environment we had may possibly determine who we are or what a person we
become. Simply, the people surrounds you impacts the development of a child or
an adolescent. The community we belong is a great contributor in facilitating
learning and acquiring knowledge and this indicates that the family, school and
community must collaborate on achieving the higher state for the well-being of
the learners.
REFLECT

1. Would you like to teach in the school environment you just observed? Why? Why
not?
 For me possibly yes, as a future educator and based on my own personality I am a
risk taker. I may not know the answer yet but I am always willing to take the risk
for any opportunity to grow, learn and create a change. It was indeed a
challenging journey to teach in Parang, knowing the distance from our home, the
state of classrooms but what makes me interested is the Principal itself who
makes everything possible on his leadership.

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

 Simply, based on my personal perspective a school campus conducive to learning
has complete facilities, laboratories especially classrooms that will cater the needs
of students for learning and development. Moreover, a conducive environment on
which it keeps student out of harm or danger.
3. What kind of classroom is conducive to learning?
 A classroom conducive to learning is clean, organized, well ventilated and not
crowded for students to maximize the process of learning and developing.
Likewise, a conducive to learning classroom can make it as an experiential
learning for students to explore and engage in various activities.

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

 Since, there is a memorandum of not having too much displays in a classroom, I
think one thing that I will make sure is that my room is proper ventilated and
lighted. The comfort ability of students on a classroom is a number one priority. I
will make my room minimalist and light to the eye of the learner.
Activity 1.2 Observing bulletin board displays

OBSERVATION REPORT FOR BOARD DISPLAYS

Due to DepEd Order No. 21, which provides the guidelines for this year's Brigada
Eskwela, required schools to clear school grounds, classrooms and all its walls of “unnecessary
artwork, decorations, tarpaulin and posters." There is only 1 or no bulletin board displays on a
classrooms. Commonly, the bulletin was located in front beside the blackboards or at the back
part of the room. The contents only include the master list, and only few announcements posted
on it. Bulletins are on its simple manner in accordance to the memorandum presented above.
 BOARD DISPLAYS EVALUATION FORM
Topic of the Board none
Display:
Location of the Board Display in Center back of the room
School:
Check the column that indicates your rating. Write comments to back up your ratings.
4 - Outstanding 3 - Very Satisfactory 2 - Satisfatory 1 – Needs Improvement
NI S VS 0
Criteria Comments
1 2 3 4
Effective Communication
It conveys the message / The announcement is clearly understood.
quickly and clearly.
Attractiveness /
Minimal satisfied with the theme of black and
Colors and arrangement
white.
catch and hold interest.
Balance /
The bulletin is still spacious for other
Objects are arranged, so
information.
stability is perceived.
Unity /
Repeated shapes or colors The use of 2 colours slightly satisfies the
or use of borders hold observer.
display together.
Interactivity /
The style and approach Less interactive for learners due to boredom
entice learners to be of colors.
involved and engaged.
Legibility /
Letters and illustrations can The learners need to go near to view what are
be seen from a good the posters all about.
distance.
Correctness /
It is free from grammar No grammatical errors for the master list
errors, misspelled words, being posted and other announcements.
ambiguity.
Durability /
The materials are durable through the use of
It is well- constructed,
cartolinas and plywood as its base.
items are securely attached.
Bulletin Board Evaluated by: Ma. Amor C. Marte
Location: Parang National High School

Brief Description of the Bulletin Board:

The bulletin is composed of master list and few announcements. Its base is plywood
covered in cartolinas. The overall outlook of the bulletin is normal and not impressive since
everything was being removed in accordance to the memorandum.
 EVALUATION
Strengths Weaknesses
Description of the Minimal designs; usage of The announcement doesn’t occupy
Bulletin Board Layout only 1-2 colors with the space of the bulletin.
simplicity.
Evaluation of educational The bulletin only composed Some materials are not updated.
content of the master list and other
announcements.
Recommendations or Suggestions for Improvement: Maximize the space of the bulletins. Use
bigger letters for better and easy understanding of the learners. You may use borders or simple
designs to catch the eye of the learners. The font size may vary according to its purpose.
Signature of Evaluator over Printed Name:

Based on your suggestions, make your board display layout. You may present your output
through any of these:

 A hand-made drawing or layout

 An electronic (computer) drawing/illustration or layout
 A collage
My Board Display Layout

Idea no. 1 Idea no. 2

ANALYZE

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

 The objective of the board display is to tell students about the most recent updates
or memo- rams, to motivate them to be achievers, and to engage them by
engaging in school events or upcoming projects.
Did the board display design reflect the likes/interests of its target audience? Why? Why not?

 Yes, a board display reflects the interest or likes of the target audience. On the
other hand, due to Deped Memorandum No. 21, bulletin boards or any posters on
walls are being removed. A board-display must be eye-catcher for the learners and
were easy to understand.
Was the language used clear and simple for the target audience to understand? Why? Why not?

 Yes, the language use is English since it was a foreign language board display.
Was the board display effective? Why? Why not?

 Bulletin boards are effective and informational to everyone. This serves as a

source of reminders but then it wasn’t as effective as it could be since it was being
removed day by day.
What suggestions can you make?

 To have an effective bulletin board, it must consider the target learners its’ interest
and likes. The information being posted must be precise and clear to the learners.
It must be an eye-catcher to have a sense of interaction and must consider the font
size being used.
My Proposed Board Display

Theme: Achievements and Activities of the students for active learning and development.

Board Title: Achievers of the Month

Rationale (Purpose): The purpose of my proposed board display is to motivate students to

study hard and commend the achievers of the month or grading.

Objectives: The following are the main objectives of the proposed board display:
 To create a motivational board display.
 To motivate students aim higher academic achievement.
 To add more creative and artistic yet minimalist designs of a board display.
Best features of my proposed bulletin enhancement:
The following are the best features of my proposed bulletin enhancement:
 Motivational and Informational- with its content, students were able to stay motivated
to aim for achievements.
 Balance and Clarity- the space are maximizing with its contents and posters.

Content Resources (Name each needed resource and give each a brief description):
 Plywood- serves as a base for the board itself.
 Cartolinas- for design and covered purposes of the board.
 Pins- to attach the materials.

Materials for aesthetic enhancement:

 The materials are cartolinas, printed materials, pins, pictures and cut-out patterns.

REFLECT

1. Name at least five skills that a teacher should have to be able to come up with effective
board displays. Elaborate on why each skill is needed.
 Resourcefulness- a teacher must be wise enough to become resourceful on the best way
possible.
 Creativity- thinking out of the box wherein a teacher must have wider imaginations on
making impossible, possible.
 Efficient- he/she must use its maximum effort to be efficient as possible.
 Innovative- he/she must think of incomparable board displays that will achieve its purpse
for the target audience.
 Intelligent- he/she must be wise enough to think critically on the contents or materials to
be posted on board displays.

2. Which of the skills you named in number one do you already have? Recall your past
experiences in making board displays. How do you practice these skills?
 For me, I must say being innovative and efficient on maximizing all the possible
resources to be used in the possible matter. During our high school days, bulletin boards
are part of our yearly projects. My favourite bulletin board we had is during our grade
11th wherein, our faces were posted on it. Luckily, we have classmates who are creative
and innovative on making a good outcome of our board displays.

3. Which skills do you still need to develop? What concrete steps will take on how you can
improve on or acquire these skills?
 I think being creative, I’m not an artistic person but one thing that I loved about myself is
that I always do my best to help and try to learn things out of creation.
LINK THEORY TO PRACTICE

Directions: Read the items given below and encircle the correct answer.

1. With the PPST as guide, an ideal learning environment should have the following
characteristics, except _______________.
A. The learning environment promotes fairness.
B. is safe and conducive for learning.
C. Builds many professional linkages.
D. Establishes and maintains consistent standards of learner’s behavior.
2. Which facilities are present in a health-promoting school environment?
I. Canteen that sells all kinds of food, including junk food.
II. Comfort rooms common for boys and girls.
III. Sanitary drinking fountains.
IV. Safe playground.
A. II, III and IV C. I and II
B. I, II, III and IV D. III and IV
3. Which physical school environment supports learning?
A. Availability of flexible classroom furniture.
B. Presence of spacious classrooms.
C. Prominence of bulletin boards in every building.
D. Tall school buildings.
4. Examine the bulletin board display. This bulletin board fulfills which primary purpose?
A. Instructional-interactive
B. Informational
C. Motivational
D. Decorative
5. Examine the bulletin board display. This bulletin board fulfills which primary purpose?
A. Instructional-interactive
B. Informational
C. Motivational
D. Decorative
6. Examine the bulletin board display. This bulletin board fulfills which primary purpose?
A. Instructional-interactive
B. Informational, decorative
C. Motivational, decorative
D. Instructional, informational
SHOW YOUR LEARNING ARTIFACTS

“My Personal Illustration of an Effective School Environment”

Oriental Mindoro National High School, my Alma Matter has been my personal illustration
of an effective school environment. This campus offers not just a quality education but also gives
us a meaningful life experiences. This campus offers complete facilities to any various sectors.
With great teachers, I was able to grow on my full potential on character devlopment. An
effective school environment wouldn’t be complete withuot the great teachers, staffs, heads and
prinicpal behind it. I can say that OMNHS has proved already their value to many aspects of
education.