EASTERN VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Tacloban City
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

THE SCHOOL AS
LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
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Tacloban City
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT

Exploring the School

Resource Teacher: Mr. Cris Gwyngie O. Ponferrada Teacher’s Signature:

School: Leyte National High School Grade/Year Level: 10 – Volta
Subject Area: Mathematics 10 Date: November 30, 2023

OBSERVE

As you move around, observation form is provided for you to document your observation.
It is advised that you read entire worksheet before proceeding to the social 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 and say how each
will contribute to the students’ learning and development.
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Will it contribute to the

Facilities / Description Students’ learning and
development? Why?
Office of the  It’s well organized. Yes, it can be helpful in the
Principal  Cubicles for the staffs. education and growth of the
 It has an area where students because the
visitors can sit. principal can be reached
/  Air-conditioned immediately by the teachers,
parents, and students with any
issues they may have.

Library  The library is well Yes, it helps student to find

ventilated and good information or sources related to
lighting. their homework or research
 It’s a Gabaldon structure. papers. A place where they can
 They have lots of books, get new knowledge that they
learning materials. can use for the development of
their learning.
/  Their books and
documents are well
arranged by its subject.

Counseling  It is surrounded with Yes, it helps the students express

Room bulletin boards regarding their emotions and solve
“what is counseling” or problems that may cause mental
/ related to mental health or physical harm to them.
and educational posters.
 Neat and clean
 Private place
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Canteen /  The canteen is not that big Yes, snacks and other foods can
Cafeteria but everything that give them time and energy to
students needs is there have a break and stay motivated
 Near a mini garden. in class. It also helps them to
 Neat and clean learn how to properly dispose
their garbage.
Medical Clinic /  There is a nurse stationed Yes, This place provides
from Red Cross. students first aid when they
 Neat and clean have injuries or if they are not
 They have first aid kit feeling well.
inside
 Three beds with nearby
oxygen tanks.

Audio Visual/ /  They have a spacious AV Yes, It is a place where students

Learning Resource room at the same time as a from all classes can learn in an
Center Function Hall. efficient manner. The most
sensory-pleasing approach is the
audio-visual one.
Science /  Neat and Clean Yes, this is very helpful for
Laboratory  Apparatus are available for students to explore and try
demonstration or experimenting to deepen their
experiments. understanding of an idea. This is
useful in science and physics
classes.

Gymnasium /  It has a wide space that can Yes, this is where students
accommodate a large perform if they a wide space and
number of students it is also useful for physical
 It needs proper education subjects like executing
maintenance. a dance or sports.
Auditorium / N/A N/A
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Outdoor/ Garden /  Small garden near the
school canteen.
 Lots of signage about
Moral Values and the Ten
Commandments.
Yes, it gives peace of mind to
the students by having a
nature’s view while reading the
signage with Moral Values and
the 10 Commandments.

Home Economics /  Instruments and other Yes, This plays a crucial role in
Room materials are organized imparting essential home
well. economics literacy to the
 Neat and Clean students. It has the potential to
positively influence the overall
quality of life for individuals,
families, and society as a whole.
Industrial Workshop / N/A N/A
Area

PTA Office / N/A N/A

Comfort Room /  It is good and clean. This is a place where students

for Boys  There are source of water can find there comfort place and
in it. helps students to have a proper
hygiene and cleanliness.

Comfort Room /  It is good and clean. This is a place where students

for Girls  There are source of water can find there comfort place and
in it. helps students to have a proper
hygiene and cleanliness.
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An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

Read the following statement carefully. Then write your observation report on the space
provided.

Guide Question Classroom Observation Report

1. Describe the community or
neighborhood where the school is
found.
The school are surrounded by other school such as Eastern
Visayas State University and Leyte Normal University. It is
also near the Tacloban Grandstand (Leyte Sports
Development Center). There’s a heavy traffic of students
around the school neighborhood most of the time.

2. Describe the school campus.
What colors do you see? What is
the condition of the buildings?
The school was designed to accommodate a large student
population. A mix of older structures and more modern
buildings. Classrooms are simple and functional, designed to
provide an effective learning environment. The color scheme
of the school is mostly Beige and White. The conditions of
the buildings of the school vary. Some are well-maintained,
while others need more maintenance.

3. Pass the offices.
What impression do you have of
these offices?
I think those offices are neat and orderly, offering a safe and
comfortable place to work where tasks and responsibilities
may be accomplished effectively. There are labels at the
front of door so that students or visitors can easily recognize
it.

4. Walk through the school’s
halls, the library. The cafeteria.
Look around and find out the other
facilities that the school has.
As I walk through the school, I noticed a small beautiful
garden near the canteen, the library is a "Gabaldon”, a very
cool and cozy place to stay and read. The school also has
Audio-Visual Facility located near the main gate and a lot
more facilities are being implemented in the school.
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Resource Teacher: Mr. Cris Gwyngie O. Ponferrada Teacher’s Signature:

School: Leyte National High School Grade/Year Level: 10 – Volta
Subject Area: Mathematics 10 Date: November 30, 2023

1. Look at the walls of the classroom. What are posted on the walls? What heroes,
religious figures, lessons, visual aids, announcement, do you see posted?

 I saw on the classroom wall the Deped's Mission, Vision, and Core Values,
Lupang Hinirang Lyrics, The Panatang Makabayan, The Student's Scholastic
Achievements, Birthdays of Students, Sweepers Schedule, Educational
Posters, and Emergency Hotlines

2. Examine how the pieces of furniture are arranged. Where is the teacher’s table
located? How are the tables and chairs/ desks arranged?
 Teacher’s table is located at the back of the classroom. Adjacent to the
door and in the back the students’ desk.
 A small table in front for the teaching materials of the teacher.
 Comfort room inside, located at the back of the room.
 Chalkboard in front of the classroom.
 Students’ desks are placed together in both sides of the classroom
and a pathway in the middle.

3. What learning materials/ equipment are present?
 Chalk, chalkboard, books and learning materials.

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

 30 students (22 girls and 8 boys)

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

 Yes, the room is well lit, clean and ventilated. The room has two wall fans and
four fluorescent lights. Overall, the classroom provides a comfortable space for
students to learn well
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An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

Be guided by these tasks as you do your observation. Then accomplish the matrix to
record your data.
CLASSROOM FACILITIES MATRIX

Description
Classroom (location, number, arrangement, condition)
Facilities
1. Wall Display  Deped's Mission, Vision, and Core Values, Lupang
Hinirang Lyrics, The Panatang Makabayan, The Student's
Scholastic Achievements, Birthdays of Students, Sweepers
Schedule, Educational Posters, and Emergency Hotlines.
2. Teacher’s  Teacher’s table is located at the back of the classroom.
Table Adjacent to the door and in the back the students’ desk.

3. Learner’s  Students’ desks are placed together in both sides of the

Desk classroom and a pathway in the middle.

4. Blackboard  It is place at the front center of the classroom.

5. Learning  There are available books but they are kept in the cabinets at the
Materials/ back of the classroom. There are no available visual aids but there
Visual Aids. is a monitor they could use for presentation.
6. Comfort  Comfort room is placed at the back of the classroom besides
Room the teacher’s table.
7. Cabinet  Cabinet are placed besides the teacher’s table, in good
condition. This where they place their learning materials.
8. Utensils,  It is placed inside the cabinet. It is in well condition.
Kitchen
materials
9. Health care  Health care such personal hygiene, first aid kit are kept inside
the cabinet. It is only used when it is needed.

10. Cleaning  Some of the cleaning materials are new and most of it are old
materials but in well condition.
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Write your observation report here.

Name of the School Observed: __Leyte National High School

Location of the School: __Lino Gonazaga Ave. Paterno St., Tacloban City_____________
Date of Visit: __November 30, 2023

The school are surrounded by other school such as Eastern Visayas State
University and Leyte Normal University. It is also near the Tacloban Grandstand
(Leyte Sports Development Center). There’s a heavy traffic of students around
the school neighborhood most of the time. The inside environment of the school
was surrounded by plants and small trees which is refreshing.

The school was designed to accommodate a large student population. A

mix of older structures and more modern buildings. Classrooms are simple and
functional, designed to provide an effective learning environment. The color
scheme of the school is mostly Beige and White. The conditions of the buildings
of the school vary. Some are well-maintained, while others need more
maintenance.

As I walk through the school, I noticed a small beautiful garden near the
canteen, the library is a "Gabaldon”, a very cool and cozy place to stay and read.
The school also has Audio-Visual Facility located near the main gate and a
lot more facilities are being implemented in the school.
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

ANALYZE
1. How do the school campus and the classroom in particular impact the learning of the students
going to school? What are your conclusions?

A clean, well-maintained campus fosters a productive environment that encourages

involvement and concentration. A well-planned classroom layout, a welcoming classroom
atmosphere, the integration of technology, the accessibility of resources, and consideration for
inclusion and safety must work together to create the best possible learning environment for
students.

2. How does this relate to your knowledge of child and adolescent development? How does
this relate to your knowledge of facilitating learning?

Given their vital emotional and psychological development, children and teenagers
require a supportive learning environment in order to learn effectively and productively.
Teachers have a profound impact on students' social, personal, and cultural development
throughout their lives. In professional teacher-student interactions, educators should be
modest, aware of their own changes on a physical, emotional, and psychological level, offer
support, model acceptable behavior, share their experiences, and point students in the correct
way. The student needs to take in the knowledge and apply it to real-world situations.

REFLECT

1. Would you like to teach in the school environment you just observed? Why? and Why not?

Yes, I would like to become a teacher in the environment of the school I just observed
since it is very welcoming and conveniently accessible, plus it is surrounded by a large number
of trees. The resources and infrastructure of the institution are excellent. My interest in teaching
may be increased by the accommodating nature of teachers and other administrators.

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

A conducive learning school campus is composed of social, educational, and physical

features that put students' participation and well-being first, which leads to a productive and
fulfilling learning environment.
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3. What kind of classroom is conductive to learning?

A classroom that is conducive to learning is a classroom environment that emphasizes

students' holistic development, taking into account both their intellectual and emotional needs
in a supportive and engaging setting that is favorable to learning.

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

In the future, if given the chance to become an educator, and to accomplish my answer
in number 3. Holistic development for students requires supportive approach and a positive
learning environment. I would probably use strategies that includes building positive
relationships, promotes emotional intelligence, incorporate social-emotional learning
principles and adjust my teaching methods.

5. Write your additional learnings and insights here.

This course enables me to acquire the essential knowledge needed for aspiring
educators. Learning how to observe classroom dynamics will enhance my understanding of
creating a positive and effective school environment, as well as how to establish a conducive
learning space for students.
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

SHOW Your Learning Artifacts

My Personal Illustration of an Effective School Environment

My conception of an effective learning environment includes a lively campus with properly

maintained structures, visually appealing displays, and adjustable classrooms. The environment is
one of curiosity and knowledge seeking, with teachers acting as mentors and using a range of
instructional strategies to meet the requirements of students with different learning styles. The
school supports extracurricular activities to develop students' abilities and promote collaboration,
including clubs, athletics, and art programs. Mental health is given priority, and regular contact
between educators, students, and parents creates a network of support. With clearly defined
emergency exits and security measures, safety is of the first importance. Beyond just imparting
knowledge, the educational setting molds the minds of learners and attitudes and instills in them a
feeling of purpose and dignity.
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