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What Is Field Study
What Is Field Study
-Kolb, 1884
The OAR Approach
2. Analyze (Bruner)
3. Reflect (Dewey)
2. Learners
They, whose growth and development, characteristics and diversity influence
how they interact, how they respond to teaching, shown in their on-task or off-task
behavior.
3. Teachers
Who are the guide and facilitators, managers of learning, the techniques they
use, their philosophy of education, their personal and professional characteristics that
influence their teaching and learning strategies.
Before and during observation
ANALYZE
I shall examine closely what I observed, relate it to the theories,
principles and concepts that I already know
REFLECT
I shall think deeply oof what I have observed, connect it to my past
experiences, present undertakings and future goals and plans as a teacher.
Suggested Guidelines
for Field Study
The Field Study Students:
1. Are required to accomplish successfully the activities in
at least 54 hrs. In one semester to earn three-unit
credit.
2. Secure appropriate Field Study permits and undergo
orientation/briefing before they are deployed in
cooperating schools.
3. Observe classes and may work with a partner. A Field
Study partner is one whom one can discuss and work
with after the FS experience.
4. Wear your official school/university uniform during the
Field Study in the cooperating school.
The Field Study Students:
5. Demonstrate personal qualities that reflect a good image of a
teacher. These qualities include courtesy, respect, honesty,
diligence, open-mindedness, critical thinking and other.
6. Demonstrate proper behavior in the presence of the learners,
teachers, school personnel, administration and parents
7. Request the signature of the Resource Teacher of the Filed
Study faculty immediately
8. Are required to prepare a portfolio for every Field Study
course.