FS 1 The Learners Development and Environment

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SCHOOL AS A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Name of FS Student: Elvris C. Ramos Course: BSED Resource Teacher: Miss RIchelle Canque Signature: ___________________ Cooperating School: New Ormoc City National High School

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Your Target

At the end of this activity, you will be competent in determining a school environment that provides social, psychological, and physical environment supportive of learning.
Your Map

A general observation of the campus and the classroom is an exciting way to start your observation.

Your mission is to do the following tasks: 1. Visit a school. Look into facilities and support learning areas in the campus, then in the classroom. 2. Accomplish the checklist as you move around the school premises.

4. Make a reflection on the characteristics of a school environment that promotes learning.

3. Based on your gathered data in the checklist, describe the school environment.

5. Present your idea of a good school environment through any of these: a) Descriptive Paragraph; b) Photo Essay; c) Sketch or drawing; d) Poem, song or rap

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SCHOOL FACILITIES CHECKLIST

Facilities Available Not Available Description

Office of the Principal Library

It is well-organize and very neat. Though they have limited books but they do not lack the necessary assessment tools for students learning. It is very conducive for counseling. There are Cafeterias in every corner of the school that serves the needs of the students. It has complete first aid kits in case of any emergency that occur in school. It is clean and well-ventilated. They have enough books for the students to enjoy reading. Neat and well ventilated. It is neat and conducive for learning. It is used for their many school activities. It is clean and well ventilated and all its equipment is working. It is neat. They have limited space for their activities. It is Very clean Slightly Clean Slightly Clean

Counseling Room Canteen

Medical Clinic Audio Visual Room Reading Center Speech Laboratory Science Laboratory Gymnasium Auditorium/Speech Lab Home Economics Room Industrial Workshop Area PTA Office Comfort Room for Boys Comfort Room for Girls Others (specify)

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OBSERVATION REPORT FOR SCHOOL VISIT

Name of the School Observed: New Ormoc City National High School School Address: Brgy. Don Felipe Larrazabal, Ormoc City, Leyte Date of Visit: December 12, 2012

The New Ormoc City National High School is located at Brgy. Don Felipe Larrazabal, Ormoc City, Leyte about 1 km from the heart of the city. When I enter their campus, I went directly to the security guard and state my purpose of visiting the school. They asked for my name and make me sigh in their log book. These are for security reasons. As I roamed around the school campus, I notice that there are students who are just playing around the campus while others are having classes and there are also some others who are studying in their library. The students were very helpful when I asked them some information about their school. And the teachers were also very friendly; they attend to our every query and clarifications about their school. Furthermore, I also noticed that the school buildings or the classrooms were very conducive for the students learning. Most of the classrooms are well-decorated and is full of learning materials; it is also well-ventilated and well-lighted. Though there are still other classrooms that are not well constructed and on the process of renovation but the school have utilized it for its the best possible use. When I visited the principals office I noticed that is very clean and things were properly organized.

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CLASSROOM FACILITIES MATRIX

Classroom Facilities 1. Wall Displays 2. Teachers Table 3. Learners Desks 4. Blackboard 5. Learning Materials/Visual Aids 1. Bulletin Board 2. Health Corner 3. Stand Fan and Ceiling Fan 4. Instructional Materials 5. Classroom Officers and Daily Sweepers Description (location, number, arrangement, condition) The displays are properly arranged. It was placed in front in the right portion. The desks are close to each other thats make them crowded. It was placed in front and in good condition. There are lots of learning materials and it was in good condition. It is full of information about their classroom activities and updates. Simple corner and has an information on it. There are 2 fans and in good condition. Properly displayed and in good condition. The class are distributed properly according to their task.

OBSERVATION REPORT FOR CLASSROOM VISIT Name of School Observed: New Ormoc City National High School Date of Visit: December 12, 2012

When I first visited the classroom; they were not having class but most of the students were just in their seats studying for their next class. When I enter their classroom, I noticed that it is clean and well organized. The instructional materials were in their proper places and are properly arranged. The teachers table is located in front near the blackboard. Though there are many students in the classroom it does not resulted to overcrowdings because the students have utilized the place properly. The teacher also has its mini room inside where she used to prepare her lesson plan and check the students answers in their major exams.

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

The School Campus and the Classroom are very important for the students learning development. It creates a conducive environment for the students to learn many things which a student doesnt learn outside. It is where the students were able to learn to cooperate with others and thus able to socialize with other students as well. So, the campus and the classroom have a very important role in students development and without which the students may have difficulties or have improper learning skills.

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

In relation to my previous knowledge of child and adolescent development, pupils learn easily if they were exposed to a friendly atmosphere, free from distractions and noises. They could easily learn if every meeting teacher uses variety and novelty of learning materials and motivate them always. In connection to my previous subject facilitating learning that in doing our task as a teacher I should follow the methods and techniques that are best for students to learn. If there will design my own methods and techniques for better earning and see to it that it is effective.

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

Yes of course, I would like to teach there. Id like to share my knowledge with the students who are very interested in learning new things. I like it there also because the place is very conducive for learning, the environment is very clean and green and the air is very fresh. More so, the teachers also here are very friendly and very helpful. I guess if I have given a chance here, it is not very difficult for me to adjust with my co-teachers because they are very friendly.
2. What kind of school campus is conducive to learning?

A School Campus that is conducive for learning should have a clean and green environment; The classrooms should be properly built so that the students and teachers are confortable in learning and sharing their knowledge. It should have a compete facilities to meet the students needs in learning. And most importantly, it should have quality teachers and faculty staff to run the school.
3. What kind of classroom is conducive to learning?

Primarily the classroom should be properly ventilated for the students to have focus in their discussions. Instructional Materials should be properly arranged and see to it that it is on-dated. Students desk should be arranged properly and every space should be properly utilized. And most importantly it should be keep clean all the time.
4. In the future, how can you accomplish your answer in number 3?

Well for me I just have to be consistent for what I am and stay the same through the rest of my career.
5. Write your additional learnings and insights here.

My additional learning in observing the school and the classrooms is that we should come to school early so that we can assist the students on what to do and we should be always dedicated to our profession, we should do all the best we can do in order to become successful..
My Personal Illustration of an Effective School Environment

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