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PARTIDO STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Camarines Sur

Learning Episode 2
The School Environment

Name of Student Janine O. Nueva Week/Period 2/Aug. 23 – 27, 2021

Course Code EL1 Semester First Semester, AY 2021 -2022
Field Study 1 – Observations of
Course Title
Teaching-Learning in Actual School Name of Faculty Ma. Cedocia N. Oco
Environment

INTRODUCTION

This Learning Episode 2 provides an opportunity for students to examine and reflect on a school
environment that promotes learning and development.

OBJECTIVE

At the end of this episode, you should be able to:

o determine the characteristics of a school environment that is safe, secure and supportive of learning.

THE LEARNING ESSENTIALS

1. A physical environment conducive for learning is one that has consistent practices that:
o keep the school safe, clean, orderly and free from distraction;
o maintain facilities that provide challenging activities; and
o address the physical, social and psychological needs of the students.

2. Display boards can be powerful in communicating information about the learning environment. They
help in building and establishing the school culture. These boards become one way for everyone to learn
about the vision, mission, goals and values that the school upholds.

3. As a basic part of the school’s visual environment, display boards have four general purposes:
a. Decorative – They offer visual stimulation and appeal to aesthetics. They set the social and
psychological atmosphere of the school.
b. Motivational – They encourage students to perform better and have greater confidence.
c. Informational – They are used as a strategy to readily disseminate information.
d. Instructional – They move students to respond and participate through interactive displays. They get
students to think about and communicate their learning.

4. The set of criteria for evaluating bulletin board displays includes effective communication,
attractiveness, balance, unity, interactivity, legibility, correctness and durability.

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ACTIVITIES

Activity 1. Exploring the School Campus

To realize the intended learning outcome, you may work through the following steps:

1. Watch a video in the YouTube, “Our Beloved Lagonoy North Central School” posted July 3, 2020 (for the
BEEd) and “Philippine Science High School- Bicol Region Campus” posted April 8, 2021
[Link] (for BSEd).

2. While watching the video, observe the environment by using the checklist.
3. Analyze the gathered data about the school environment.
4. Reflect on the characteristics of the school environment that promotes learning.
5. Present your idea of a good school environment through any of the following:
a. Descriptive paragraph
b. Sketch or drawing
c. Photo essay
d. Poem, song or rap

OBSERVE
As you watch the video in the YouTube, observation forms are provided for you to document your observations. It
is advised that you read the entire worksheet before watching the video. 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 brief description of those that are available, and say how each will contribute to the
students’ learning and development.

Will it contribute to the student’s

Facilities / Description
learning and development? Why?
Office of the Principal
Library / There are bookshelves and Having a nice furniture, equipments and
books are arranged materials on the library will make the
accordingly, there is also a sofa students enjoy learning in the library
and electric fan. Tables and
chairs are also preset for
students conducive to learning.
Counselling room
Canteen/cafeteria / There are healthy foods The healthy eating of the students
available, tables and chairs also improves their learning. It can improve
and electric fans. mental health and cognitive skills like
concentration and memory,
Medical Clinic
Science Laboratory / Equipped with different Science laboratory is important because
laboratory apparatuses. There it offers environment and resources for
are microscopes, computers experiments and discoveries of new
and equipment for things. This will help the learner
experiments and discoveries enhance mastery of science subject
matter.
Gymnasium / It is wide enough for the school Having a gymnasium will make the
activities. There are exercise students enjoy learning sports with

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equipment, basketball court, complete equipments and spacious

pingpong table, badminton place.
court.
Auditorium / There are instruments like Having auditorium will make the
drum set, bass guitar, and students enhance their skills in singing
organ. and playing instruments.
Outdoor Garden / There are lots of trees and
flowering plants, the landscape Outdoor garden is really helpful to
was also neatly organized. refresh students’ mind . Working and
seeing school gardens has been shown
to influence the social and emotional
development of students.
Home Economic Room
Industrial Workshop Area
Comfort Room for Boys / The comfort room for boys is It is one of the most important part of
separate from girls. It is also the school. It if for the health, safety and
neat comfort of the students
Comfort Room for Girls / The comfort room for girls is It is one of the most important part of
maintained clean for hygienic the school. It if for the health, safety and
purposes. comfort of the students

An Observation Guide for the Virtual School Visit

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

Activity Guide Statements/Questions Virtual Classroom Observation Report

The school is located near at Goa municipal Hall. The
buildings are far from the high way that’s why it’s
1. Describe the community or neighborhood where free from the noise outside. It’s far from the
the school is located. civilization

The colors I’ve seen on the campus are green

because of the trees and plants, the building has the
2. Describe the school campus. What colors do you color of yellow, white and blue. The buildings are
see? What is the condition of the buildings? well-built and the environment is clean

My impression on the offices I’ve seen on the video is

that it has spaces on each corner and it’s clean. It
3. Viewing the offices, what impression do you have also had equipment like computers and area was air-
of these offices? conditioned.

Through observing the halls, it was clean and wide.

The library contains a variety and informational
4. View through the school halls, the library, the materials and collection of books, there are also
canteen, etc. View around and find out the other computer software that is helpful for conducive
facilities that the school has. learning of the students. The canteen also contains
healthy foods which are good for students health.

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An Observation Guide for the Virtual Classroom Visit

Be guided by the following tasks as you do your virtual observation. Then accomplish the matrix to record your
data.
Classroom Facilities Matrix

Classroom Facilities Description (Location, number, condition)

Not found
1. Wall displays

Not found
2. Teacher’s Table

The learner’s seats/desk are well-built . There are notebooks and Pen.
3. Learner’s seats/desks

At the middle of the whiteboard is a smart tv where drawing and text

4. Whiteboard are shown.

Smart TV, Whiteboard, Whiteboard marker. PowerPoint Presentation,

5. Learning materials/visual aids video presentation

6. Tables There are 4 rows and 3 columns of tables.

7. Chairs There are study chair on each tables. It has a lumbar support

8. Floor Standing Air Conditioner It was located at the corner of the room. There are two, floor standing
air conditioner.

ANALYZE

1. How do the school campus and the classrooms in particular impact the learning of the students going to
school? What are your conclusions?
The school campus and classroom has a great impact on the learning of the students , as what Bare
Saide said “Everyone should have an opportunity to learn in a positive environment, to enjoy the
learning process, and feel comfortable and content within it”. The learners will be inspired and
motivated if they have observed a good and clean surroundings. Psychologist such us Albert Bandura
found that the environment or the school campus and classroom influences the thinking of the students.

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2. How does this relate to your knowledge of child and adolescent development? How does this relate to
your knowledge of facilitating learning?
Schools play a vital role in child and youth development, it can functions as a protective factor for
positive student outcomes by promoting safety, motivation, relationships, and support.

REFLECT

1. Would you like to teach in the school environment you just observed virtually? Why? Why not?
Yes, If I would become a teacher I would like to teach in the school environment like Philippine Science
High School because everything that are essential for the students was there like the school library,
laboratory,canteen, recreational facilities like multi-purpose gymnasium, basketball court, pingpong
tables and other sport facilities and field, it also had dormitories for girls and boys for those students
who lived far from the school. I have also observed that it was clean and refreshing because of the trees
or the beautiful landscape.

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

A conducive school campus for learning has a comfortable classroom set ups, relevant use of teaching
materials that will motivate the students to learn and away from the noise outside to prevent
distractions, There must have a tress, plants that will refresh the students mind

3. What kind of classroom is conducive to learning?

_A classroom that is conducive to learning is spacious and clean. The layout or arrangement of desks or
tables are properly in order._ The equipment are properly placed and there must be items on the
bulletin boards and walls. The furniture and equipment must fit in the classroom and the colors inside
must be refreshing and not too much catching students attention. Cabinets should be carefully
organized and easily accessible.

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

__If I would become a real teacher someday, I can accomplish it by creating a classroom that is
conducive to learning. I will ensure that my classroom is always clean and make innovations.

5. Write your additional learnings and insights here.

Being a teacher does not only focuses on the students and the lesson but also the surroundings and the
environment they are staying in. We have to make sure that they are away from distractions and
comfortable around. The materials and equipments are also vital on their development and learnings.

Activity 2. Observing Bulletin Board Displays

The display board or what we commonly refer to as bulletin board, is one of the most readily available
and versatile learning resources.
To achieve the intended learning outcome, you may work through these steps:
1. View the bulletin board displays. Include samples of these found at the entrance, lobby, hallways
and classrooms.
2. Pick one and evaluate the display.
3. Propose enhancements to make the display more effective.

OBSERVE

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As you watch the video, examine the board displays and use the observation guide and forms provided
to document your observations.

A Virtual Observation Guide for Board Displays

Read the following carefully before you observe virtually.

1. View and examine the board displays. How many board displays do you see/view?
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?
4. What materials were used in making the displays? Are borders 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 got your attention. Why did it get your attention?
8. Take photos of the display boards.

Based on the questions on the virtual observation guide, write your observation report.

Observation Report
(You may paste pictures of the Board displays)

Board Displays Evaluation

Form

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Check the column that indicates your rating. Write comments to back up your ratings.

Scale: 4 – Outstanding 3 – Very Satisfactory 2 – Satisfactory 1 – Needs Improvement

NI S VS O
Criteria Comments
1 2 3 4
Effective Communication / The message can easily see by the teachers and
It conveys the message students. It can be found outside the rooms.
quickly and clearly.
Attractiveness / Usually the color they use is yellow in the bulletin
Colors and arrangement board.
catch and hold interest.
Balance / Every bond paper posted has small space but they were
Objects are arranged, so not very close to each other.
stability is perceived.
Unity / It is good in the eyes because it’s not over design and
Repeated shapes or they use a plain design.
colors or use of borders
hold display together.
Interactivity / I can’t see how the bulletin board exhibit an interactive
The style and approach approach to involve end engage the learners.
entice learners to be
involved and engaged.
Legibility / Letters is not too big so it is not readable from a
Letters and illustrations distance.
can be seen from a good
distance.
Correctness / There are no grammar errors or misspelled words.
It is free from grammar
errors, misspelled words,
and ambiguity.
Durability / The bond papers attached on the bulletin board are not
It is well-constructed and really secured so it can be easily broken or cut.
items are securely
attached.

Evaluation:

Strengths Weaknesses
Description of the Bulletin Board The layout of the bulletin board is Some texts had a small fonts yet it
layout plain that makes it simple is visible if you come closer to the
bulletin board.

Evaluation of Educational Content It includes Academic activities I cannot see the other educational
and other aspects conducted, class officers & content of the board display on
cleaning scheme the video.

Recommendations or suggestions I suggest that they must put plastic cover on the bulletin board so that
for improvement it rains it will not get wet if it rains or it msut be protected by glass.

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

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o A hand-made drawing or layout

o An electronic (computer) drawing /illustration or layout

IN OUR DAILY LIVES

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ANALYZE

1. What do you think is the purpose of the board display?

Board displays has many purpose on the classroom. It can motivate and remind especially your visual
learners to engaged and work together on a task. It can also use to display the important announcements .

2. Did the board display design reflect the likes/interests of its target audience? Why? Why not?

Yes, since the design of the board display I’ve observe is plain yet informative, it really reflects the students
of Philippine Science High School. They may be simple when you look at them yet they were really smart and
excel academically.

3. Was the language used clear and simple for the target audience to understand? Why? Or Why not?

Yes, the language they usually use is English since it was the universal language. It can be easily understand
by the students and teachers of Phi. Sci. because they are all smart.

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4. Was the board display effective? Why? Why not?

Yes, because it can catch the audience attention when there are announcements and reminders. The
importan information can e pposted or can be display on the board.

5. What suggestions can you make?

I suggest that the title of the board need to be readable from a distance and other elements should be
visible at several feet apart.

Based on your suggestions, propose an enhanced version of the display board. Use the form below.

My Proposed Board Display

Theme:

Math and Science Exhibit

Board Title:

Math and Science in our Daily Lives

Rationale:
Wherever we go , there is math and science. There’s a lot of practical applications of physics, biology,
algebra , statistics and other math, science related matter. It is important to appreciate the importance of math and
science in our daily lives.

Objectives:
To encourage the students love math and science subject matter
To make the students utilize their learning on math and science in their daily lives.
To determine the different use of mathematics in our daily lives

Best features of my proposed bulletin enhancement:

Showing picture of real life examples of the use of Math and Science in our daily lives.

Content Resources (Name each needed resource and give each a brief description):

The picture and texts comes from the internet.

Materials for aesthetic enhancement:

Cartolina
Colored Papers
Plastic Cover
Scissor
Tapes

REFLECT

1. Name at least 5 skills that a teacher should have to be able to come up with effective board displays.
Elaborate on why each skill is needed.

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 Creativity- In designing a bulletin board a teacher must be creative. He/she must be knowledgable
about the appropriate color combinations.
 Resourceful- It involves discovery of wide range of materials to utilize.
 Smart - The teacher must adequately clear of the information he/she wants to communicate with the
audience.
 Artistic- teacher must shows imaginative skill in arrangement or execution of his work.
 Prepared- The teacher need to be ready at all times that will occur before and after his work dones.

2. Which of the skills you named in number 1 do you already have? Recall your past experiences in making
board displays. How do you practice these skills?

The skills I already have in number 1 is creativity, resourceful and artistic, since elementary I do love art. I
love to Kraft and make “DIY” (do it yourself) things. I always watch tutorials on decorations and designs to
make my work beautiful. I may not be skilful at this aspect but I’m always open for improvements.

3. Which skills do you still need to develop? What concrete steps will you take on how you can improve on
or acquire these skills?
The skills I still need to develop is being smart and prepared. I must be knowledgeable and had many
ideas and strategies to make the content of the board display informative and easy to understand. I must
thins of catchy title whenever I need to make a board display to make the audience interested to see and
read the contents.

ASSESSMENT

1. Link Theory to Practice

Direction: Read the items below and highlight the letter of 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 behaviour

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

[Link], III and IV

B. I, II, III and IV
C. I and II
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

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D. Tall school buildings

2. Show Your Learning Artifacts

My Personal Illustration of an Effective School Environment

Let your creativity shine!

On the right side, present
an illustration showing
My personal illustration of an Effective School environment is far from
your idea of an effective
school environment
crowded places and free from the noise outside the campus. It must be a
through any of the
following:
safe platform for learners. It must be a secure learning environment where
o A Descriptive paragraph
o A Photo Essay
the students are free from harm of murder and accidents. I want it to be
o A sketch or drawing
surrounded by plants and trees. The structure of the building must built
o A poem, song or rap
strong, and the surroundings must be clean inside and out. Inside the
classroom, it must be one that is conducive to learning. There must be
charts, board display, inspirational quotes as motivation and additional
information to students. Every student must be comfortable with their seats.
Technologies and equipment needed by the students must also be available.
Above all

Evaluation of Performance Task

Field Study 1 - Episode 2. The School Environment

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Learning outcome: determine the characteristics of a school environment that is safe, secure and supportive of
learning.

Name: _____________________________________________ Date Submitted: ____________________

Course, Year & Section: _______________________________

Learning Episode Excellent Very Satisfactory Satisfactory Needs Improvement

4 3 2 1
Accomplished All observation One (1) to two (2) Three (3) observation Four (4) or more
Observation Sheets questions/tasks observation questions/tasks not observation
completely questions/tasks not answered/accomplished. questions/tasks not
answered/accomplished. answered/accomplished answered/accomplished
.
Analysis All questions were All questions were Questions were not Four (4) or more
answered completely; answered completely; answered completely; observation questions
answers are with depth answers are clearly answers are not clearly were not answered;
and are thoroughly connected theories; connected to theories; answers not connected
grounded on theories; grammar and spelling one (1) to three (3) to theories; more than
grammar and spelling are free from errors. grammatical/spelling four (4)
are free from errors. errors. grammatical/spelling
errors.
Reflection Profound and clear; Clear but lacks depth; Not so clear and Unclear and shallow;
supported by what were supported by what were shallow; somewhat rarely supported by
observed and analyzed. observed and analyzed. supported by what were what were observed
observed and analyzed. and analyzed.
Learning Artifacts Portfolio is reflected on Portfolio is reflected on Portfolio is not reflected Portfolio is not reflected
in the context of the in the context of the on in the context of the on in the context of the
learning outcomes; learning outcomes. learning outcomes. learning outcomes; not
complete, well- Complete; well- Complete; not complete; not
organized, highly organized, very relevant organized, relevant to organized, not relevant.
relevant to the learning to the learning outcome. the learning outcome.
outcome.
Submission Submitted before the Submitted on the Submitted a day after Submitted two (2) days
deadline deadline the deadline or more after the
deadline.

Comments: Over-all Score Rating

(Based on transmutation)

Transmutation of Score to Grade/Rating

Score 20 19-18 17 16 15 14 13-12 11 10 9-8 7- below

Grade 1.00 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00 3.50 5.00
99 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 75 72 71-below

REFERENCES

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Books:

Bilbao, P.; Corpuz, B.; Llagas, A. & Salandanan, G. (2018). The teaching profession. Quezon City: Lorimar
Publishing Inc.

Borabo, M. & Borabo, H.G. (2015). Field study 4: exploring the curriculum. Quezon City: Lorimar Publishing Inc.

Kolb, D.A. (1984). Experiential learning: Experiences as the source of learning and development. (Vol. 1).
Englewood Cliffs, NJ, Prentice-Hall.

CHED (2017). Commission on Higher Education Memorandum Order Number 74 s. 2017.

CHED (2017). Commission on Higher Education Memorandum Order Number 75 s. 2017.

Lucas, M.R.; Borabo, M.; Bilbao, P.; & Corpuz, B. (2020). Field study 1: Observations of teaching-learning in
actual school environment. Quezon City: Lorimar Publishing Inc.

YouTube/Webpage

______ (2020). Our beloved Lagonoy North Central School. posted July 3.

______ (2021). Philippine Science High School- Bicol Region Campus. [Link]

Prepared by Reviewed by Approved

JOAN A. MONFORTE, Ph.D. MARITA S. MAGAT, Ph.D.

Faculty Program Director Dean

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