FS 6: On Becoming A Teacher

Field Study 6 On Becoming A Teacher is one of the Experiential Learning Courses of

the prospective teacher. It tells the journey of how to become a teacher as exemplified in the
Teacher Education and Development Map in the pre-service education. Like any point in the
map, pre-service education is connected to the core which is the National Competency-Based
Teacher Standards (NCBTS).
One of the professional education subjects for Teacher Education as mandated by CMO
30, s. 2004 is The Teaching Profession. It is on this subject, that Field Study 6 is anchored.
Thus, all the experiential activities for this Field Study are related to the in-depth understanding,
testing of learned theories and concepts through immersion and observation in real life situations
that relate to the teaching profession for personal reflection, formation of concepts and future
application.
Kolbs Experiential Learning Cycle, shown below guides the flow of the processes that
every student should undergo. The model presents the four elements which are: concrete
experiences, observation and reflection, formation of abstract concepts and testing in new
situations.
1. Concrete experiences includes everything that the prospective teacher is tasked to do in
the school setting and the learning environment, where engagement in real and authentic
situation is required. The underlying principle is based on Deweys philosophy of learning by
doing. The series of experiences will motivate , encourage and enable students to go on to have
more valuable experiences.
2. Observation and reflection follow concrete experiences. For situations and episodes
which cannot be concretely experienced, one can make direct observations. The observations
become environmental experiences and first hand encounters through the use of different senses.
Reflections on both concrete experiences and observations should always follow. This would
clarify understanding, deepen values and appreciation.
3. Forming concepts follows observation and reflections. This is the validation of prior
understanding gained from the previous courses taken as well as formation of new ones. This
stage can best be done through clearing house or journal writing.
4. Testing in new situation. This stage may not happen during the current Field Study
subject, but in latter course like Practicum or Student Teaching where transfer of learning will
find its place very clearly.

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As we continue our journey to become a professional teacher, let us remember the stages
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REFLECTION, FORMING/ AFFIRMING CONCEPTS and in the further TESTING IN A NEW
SITUATION.

FS6: On Becoming a Teacher

FIELD STUDY
Episode 1
THE TEACHER AS A PERSON
Name of FS Student:
Course:
Resource Teacher:
Cooperating School:

Year and Section:

Signature:

Introduction
Teachers are born an old saying goes. What attributes and qualities should you posses
to indicate that you would be an effective teacher in the future? If you are born a teacher, you
will find some of your qualities that are befitting of a teacher. Let us find out in this episode.
MY TARGET
Deeper understanding of a Teacher as a Person
Knowledge of myself as a Person who will become a teacher.
MY PERFORMANCE (How will I be Rated?)
Field Study 6, Episode 1- The Teacher as a Person
Focused on: The Teacher as a Person, Myself as a Person
Tasks
Exemplary
Superior
Satisfactory
4
3
2
Observations/
All tasks were
All or nearly all
Nearly all tasks
Documentation
done with
tasks were done
were done with
outstanding
with high quality acceptable
quality; work
quality
exceeds
expectations
4
3
2
My Analysis
Analysis
Analysis
Analysis
questions were
questions were
questions were
answered
answered
not answered
completely. In
completely
completely.
depth answers.
Clear connection Vaguely related
Thoroughly
with theories
to theories
grounded on
theories
Grammar and
Grammar and
spelling are
spelling are
Exemplary
superior
acceptable.
grammar and
spelling.
4
3
2

Unsatisfactory
1
Fewer than half
of tasks were
done; or most
objectives met
but with poor
quality
1
Analysis
questions were
not answered
Grammar and
spelling
unsatisfactory

My Reflection

My Future
Application

Submission

Reflection
statements are
thoughtful and
clear, supported
by experiences
from this episode

Reflection
statements are
clear, but not
clearly supported
by experiences
from this episode

Reflection
statements are
supported by
experiences from
this episode.

No reflection
statements are
provided.

4
Application is
very clear and
highly consistent
with reflection
and affirmed
concepts; very
doable and
feasible

3
Application is
clear and
consistent with
reflection and
affirmed
concepts; very
doable and
feasible.

2
Application is
clear but not very
consistent with
reflection and
affirmed
concepts; not
doable

1
Application is
not clear, not all
consistent with
reflection and
affirmed
concepts not
doable

4
Before deadline

3
On the deadline

2
A day after the
deadline

1
Two days or
more after the
deadline
1

Sub Totals
Rating
(Based on
Transmutation)

Over-all Score

______________________________
______________________________
Signature of FS Teacher above
Date
Printed Name
Transmutation of score to grading/ rating
Score
20
18-19
17
16
15
14

Grade
1.0
1.25
1.5
1.75
2.00
2.25

99
96
93
90
87
84

Score
12-13
11
10
8-9
7-below

Grade
2.50
2.75
3.00
3.5
5.00

81
78
75
72 and

MY CONCRETE EXPERIENCE
1. Who am I as a person? Do I have personal; qualities that would make me a better teacher
someday?
2. With the use of the checklist find your personal characteristics which would help you
become a good teacher. The qualities listed are few of the many attributes needed but the
list given you would suffice.
Look into yourself very well and answer each item very honestly. All your answers were
correct, so you do not need to worry.
Name:____________________________

School:_____________________

Sem:_________

Am I This Person?
Bilbao, 2010
Below are indicators of personal qualities which may describe you. Place a check mark
on the blank before each item if the indicator fits you most of the time or an X mark if the
description does not fits you most of the time.
__________1. I am mentally alert.
__________2. I make correct decisions.
__________3. I give attention to details.
__________4. I analyze every situation.
__________5. I am quick to make solutions.
__________6. I maintain poise.
__________7. I remain undisturbed under
pressure
__________8. I hold my anger.
__________9. I am calm in the midst of chaos.
__________10. I maintain dignity in all
circumstances.
__________11. I am very imaginative.
__________12. I create new things.
__________13. I like to try out new things.
__________14. I accept responsibility and do
it well.
__________15. I utilize to the maximum every
material.
__________16. I have happy disposition.
__________31. I work beyond the objectives
set.
__________32. I do things without being told.
__________33. I do not give up easily on
tasks.
__________34. I set high goals for oneself.
__________35. I work with the sense of

__________17. I appreciate other people.

__________18. I am tolerant of other people.
__________19. I am kind and sympathetic.
__________20. I help voluntarily.
__________21. I adjust to different situations
__________22. I look at the brighter side of
life.
__________23. I enjoy the company of others.
__________24. I laugh at my own mistake.
__________25. I can adjust to any group as a
member.
__________26. I think that my suggestions are
not always correct.
__________27. I do not consider self as better
than others.
__________28. I treat everybody fairly.
__________29. I see others opinion as
different as mine.
__________30. I give equal chance to
everybody to be heard.
__________47. I behave appropriately in
occasions.
__________48. I select social functions to
attend.
__________49. I use appropriate language.
__________50. I adjust comfortably in a
crowd.

urgency.
__________51. I have deep concern for others.
__________36. I feel sure of what I do.
__________52. I am always willing to share.
__________37. I work for others.
__________53. I volunteer to do task for other.
__________38. I initiate to do the job for all.
__________54. I give up personal time for the
__________39. I assume responsibility with
group.
confidence.
__________55. I work for the group even
__________40. I work to succeed.
without assurance in return.
__________41. I am pleasant in action, words __________56. I am fair in giving judgment.
and appearance.
__________57. I am consistent in words and
__________42. I am clean and neat as a
actions.
person.
__________58. I am punctual in attendance.
__________43. I dress up appropriately.
__________59. I am sincere in giving
__________44. I am simple,
suggestions.
beautiful/handsome.
__________60. I extend help to others.
__________45. I am appealing to others.
__________46. I treat everybody with
courtesy.
Number of checks in each cluster (Min.-1 to Max. 5)
Personal Attributes

Cluster of Items

Number of Check
Marks

Interpretation

1. Intelligence
2. Emotional Stability
3. Resourcefulness
4. Compassion
5. Buoyancy
6. Objectiveness
7. Self- motivation
8. Self- confidence
9. Pleasantness
10. Refinement
11. Cooperativeness
12. Reliability
Legend for Interpretation: 5-Very high, 4- High, 3- Average, 2- Low, 1- Very Low
MY OBSERVATIONS
Your concrete experience, enabled you to describe, what you are as a person. The
qualities reflect who you are. Make a similar observation on 10 active teachers in a school. Your
observations will be doe through a survey and will produce empirical evidences. This
observation method will enhance your skills to collect data, like when you are doing a research.
You will be provided with a Survey Checklist for you to reproduce 10 copies for your 10
respondent teachers. Make proper request from these teachers who will become your
respondents.

Tabulate the results in the matrix found below

Personal
Attributes

Scores of checkmarks for each cluster

T1

T2

T3

T4

T5

T6

Ave
T7

T8

T9

Desc

T10

1. Intelligence
2.Emotional
Stability
3.
Resourcefulness
4. Compassion
5. Buoyancy
6. Objectiveness
7.SelfMotivation
8.SelfConfidence
9.Pleasantness
10.Refinement
11.Cooperativen
ess
12.Reliability
The Observed Information
Procedure:
1. To get the average, add the scores of the 10 teachers and divide by 10.
2. Look at the legend on your checklist, and determine the description of the average.
3. Study the results.
Questions:
1. Which of the 12 attributes is the highest among the teachers?
2. Which of the 12 attributes is the lowest among the teachers?
3. How many teachers are low in emotional stability?
4. How many teachers are high in compassion?
5. What six attributes are found to be strong among teachers?
6. What six attributes are found to be weak among teachers?
7. What interesting observations can you spot from the data not asked?
MY REFLECTIONS
After studying the results of your teacher survey, write down your reflections on the
following situations to have happened in the school setting.

1. Why are some teachers reported to have bumped a learners head on the wall or made a

child swallow a scratch paper or pencil filings? What attribute do you think is low for this
teacher?
2. Why do you think some teachers are better loved by students than others?
3. If you were to choose, which personal attributes should all teachers possess? Why?
MY AFFIRMED CONCEPTS
After reflecting on this episode and recalling my previous subjects, I have realized that
there are several concepts in the teaching profession about personal attributes I learned that has
been affirmed and confirmed, examples of which are given below:
1.
2.
MY FUTURE APPLICATION
Using what I have learned from this episode, when I become a teacher, I should..

FS6: On Becoming a Teacher

FIELD STUDY
Episode 2
THE TEACHERS PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
Name of FS Student:
Course:
Resource Teacher:
Cooperating School:

Year and Section:

Signature:

Introduction
What do you firmly believe about schools and education? This episode will clarify your
belief or philosophy about teaching and education.
Perhaps you have already decided that you would become a teacher. Your belief or
philosophy of teaching will explain your actions as a future teacher. The foundations of all that
you do in school and in teaching is usually based on a strong belief called philosophy of
education
MY TARGET
Clear understanding of my philosophy of teaching and education
Identify teachers learnings on the different educational philosophies.
MY PERFORMANCE (How will I be Rated?)
Field Study 6, Episode 1- The Teacher as a Person
Focused on: The Teacher as a Person, Myself as a Person
Tasks
Exemplary
Superior
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
4
3
2
1
Observations/
All tasks were
All or nearly all
Nearly all tasks
Fewer than half
Documentation
done with
tasks were done
were done with
of tasks were
outstanding
with high quality acceptable
done; or most
quality; work
quality
objectives met
exceeds
but with poor
expectations
quality
4
3
2
1
My Analysis
Analysis
Analysis
Analysis
Analysis
questions were
questions were
questions were
questions were
answered
answered
not answered
not answered
completely. In
completely
completely.
depth answers.
Grammar and
Clear connection Vaguely related
spelling
Thoroughly
with theories
to theories
unsatisfactory
grounded on
theories
Grammar and
Grammar and
spelling are
spelling are
Exemplary
superior
acceptable.
grammar and
spelling.

My Reflection

My Future
Application

Submission

4
Reflection
statements are
thoughtful and
clear, supported
by experiences
from this episode

3
Reflection
statements are
clear, but not
clearly supported
by experiences
from this episode

2
Reflection
statements are
supported by
experiences from
this episode.

1
No reflection
statements are
provided.

4
Application is
very clear and
highly consistent
with reflection
and affirmed
concepts; very
doable and
feasible

3
Application is
clear and
consistent with
reflection and
affirmed
concepts; very
doable and
feasible.

2
Application is
clear but not very
consistent with
reflection and
affirmed
concepts; not
doable

1
Application is
not clear, not all
consistent with
reflection and
affirmed
concepts not
doable

4
Before deadline

3
On the deadline

2
A day after the
deadline

1
Two days or
more after the
deadline
1

Sub Totals
Rating
(Based on
Transmutation)

Over-all Score

______________________________
______________________________
Signature of FS Teacher above
Date
Printed Name
Transmutation of score to grading/ rating
Score
20
18-19
17
16
15
14

Grade
1.0
1.25
1.5
1.75
2.00
2.25

99
96
93
90
87
84

MY CONCRETE EXPERIENCE

Score
12-13
11
10
8-9
7-below

Grade
2.50
2.75
3.00
3.5
5.00

81
78
75
72 and

This activity will enable you to ask yourself about the different future practices or actions
that you will do in teaching. You may not have done it yet, but if you become a teacher what do
would be your response to each item? Your answers will identify what your philosophy of
education is all about.
Answer each item on the Survey Questionnaire very honestly. There is no right nor wrong
answer for each item. After you have answered each item, record your answers and look at the
interpretation at the back of this work text.
After you have answered the questionnaire yourself, you are to ask two teachers to do the
same activity.
WHAT IS YOUR PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION?
(bases on Sadker and Sadker, 1998 Teachers, Schools and Society)
Each of us has a philosophy of education or a set of fundamental beliefs regarding how
we think schools should be run. What is your philosophy of education? To find out, read each of
the following statements about the nature of education. Decide whether you agree or disagree
with each statement. Use the following numbers to express your response:
4 Agree strongly
3 Agree

2 Disagree
1 Disagree strongly

________1. The student learning should be centered around basic subjects such as reading,
writing, history, math and science.
________2. The school subjects should focus on the great thinkers of the past.
________3. Many students learned best by engaging in real-world activities rather than
reading.
________4. The students should be permitted to determine their own curriculum.
________5. Subject matter is taught effectively when it is broken down into small parts.
________6. The school subjects should be determined by information that is essential for
all students to know.
________7. Schools, above all, should develop students abilities to think deeply, analytically
and creatively; than develop their social skills or provide them with a useful body of
knowledge about the ever- changing world.
________8. Teaching should prepare students for analyzing and solving the types of problems
they will face outside the classroom.
________9. Reality is determined by each individuals perceptions. There is no objective and
universal reality.
________10.People are shaped much more by their environment than by their genetic
dispositions or the exercise of their free will.
________11. Students should not be promoted from one grade to the next until they have read
and mastered certain key material.
________12. An effective education is not aimed at the immediate needs of the student or the
society.
________13. The curriculum of the school should be built around the personal experiences

and needs of the students.

________14. Students who do not want to study much should not be required to do so.
________15. Programmed learning is an effective method of teaching information.
________16. Academic rigor is an essential component of education.
________17. All students, regardless of their ability, should study more or less the same
curriculum.
________18. Art classes should focus primarily on individual expression and creativity.
________19. Effective learning is unstructured and informal.
________20. Students learn best through reinforcement.
________21. Effective schools assign a substantial amount of homework.
________22. Education should focus on the discussion of timeless questions such as What is
beauty? or What is truth?
________23. Since students learn effectively through social interaction, schools should plan for
substantial social interaction in their curricula.
________24. The purpose of school is to help students understand themselves and find the
meaning of their existence.
________25. Frequent objective testing is the best way to determine what students know.
________26. Countries must become more competitive economically with other countries
hence, schools must bolster their academic requirements to facilitate such
competition.
________27. Students must be taught to appreciate learning primarily for its own sake, because
it will help them in their careers.
________28. Schools must place their own emphasis on teaching about the concerns of
minorities and women.
________29. Each person has free will to develop as he or she sees fit.
________30. Reward students well for learning and they will remember and be able to apply
what they learned even if do not understand why the information is worth
knowing
________31. Philippine schools should attempt to instill traditional Filipino values in students.
________32. Teacher-gained discovery of profound truths is a key method of teaching students.
________33. Students should be active participants in the learning process.
________34. There are no external standards of beauty. Beauty is what an individual decides it.
________35. We can place a lot of faith in our schools and teachers to determine which student
behaviors are acceptable and which are not.
________36. Schools must provide students with a firm grasp of basic facts regarding the books
people and events that have shaped the Filipino heritage.
________37. Philosophy is ultimately at least as practical a subject to study as is computer
science.
________38. Teachers must stress for students the relevance of what they are learning for their
lives outside, as well as inside the classroom.
________39. It is more important for students to develop a positive self-concept than to learn
Specific concept.
________40. Learning is more effective when students are given frequent tests to determine
what they have learned.
NOTE: Photocopy two copies of this instrument. Request two teachers to answer the
remaining questionnaire. Tabulate all the answers in the matrix provided.

Now that you have responded to all 40 items, write the number of response to each
statement in the matrix below. Add the numbers in each column to determine your attitude and
those of the two teachers toward key educational philosophies.
My Philosophy of Education
Essentialism
Perennialism
Progressivism
Essentialism
Item S T T Item S T T Item S T T Item S T T
1 2
2 2
1 2
1 2
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
11
12
13
14
16
17
18
19
16
22
23
24
26
27
28
29
31
32
33
34
36
37
38
39
Tota
Tota
Tota
Tota
l
l
l
l
Legend:
S-Self
T1- Teacher 1
T2- Teacher 2

Behaviorism
Item S T T
1 2
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Tota
l

MY OBSERVATIONS
Visit a teacher in a school and observe what school/classroom activities reflect his/her
philosophy of education while she is teaching. identify and describe teachers action or behavior
and match each with the identified educational philosophy.
1. Observed actions of a teacher who is a progressivist:
2. Observed actions of a teacher who is a behaviorist:
MY REFLECTIONS
Based on your concrete experience and the actions of the teacher you have observed, how
important is your philosophy of education to your future career as a teacher? How would your
experiences and observations contribute to your becoming a teacher?
MY AFFIRMED CONCEPTS
Identify at least three concepts learned in your previous subject like The Teaching
Profession which are related to the Experiential Learning Episode 3 (Teaching
Belief/Philosophy) that are confirmed or affirmed in this activity? Enumerate.
1. Affirmed Concept 1
2. Affirmed Concept 2

3. Affirmed Concept 3
MY FUTURE APPLICATION
Using the first hand experiences in this activity, how will I use these when I become a
teacher in the future?

In teaching and learning

In addressing diversity of learners
In creating a conducive learning environment

FS6: On Becoming a Teacher

FIELD STUDY
Episode 3
THE TEACHER IN THE SCHOOL SETTING
Name of FS Student:
Course:
Year and Section:
Resource Teacher:
Signature:
Cooperating School:
Introduction:
A teacher as a professional will always be found in the school setting. There will be no
school without the teacher because a teachers official working place is the school. A school is an
institution where learning occurs under the guidance of a professional called a teacher.
You will also find yourself in one of these schools when you become a full fledged
teacher.
How does a teacher operate or function in the school setting? How will a teacher manage
the physical as well as the psychological environment in the school setting?
MY TARGET
Description of a typical school day of a teacher
Enduring understanding the teachers role in creating a conducive learning
environment in the school.
MY PERFORMANCE (How will I be Rated?)
Field Study 6, Episode 3- The Teacher in the School Setting
Focused on: A typical school day of a teacher, the teachers role in creating a conducive
learning environment in the school.
Tasks
Exemplary
Superior
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
4
3
2
1
Observations/
All tasks were
All or nearly all
Nearly all tasks
Fewer than half
Documentation
done with
tasks were done
were done with
of tasks were
outstanding
with high quality acceptable
done; or most
quality; work
quality
objectives met
exceeds
but with poor
expectations
quality
4
3
2
1
My Analysis
Analysis
Analysis
Analysis
Analysis
questions were
questions were
questions were
questions were
answered
answered
not answered
not answered
completely. In
completely
completely.
depth answers.
Grammar and
Clear connection Vaguely related
spelling
Thoroughly
with theories
to theories
unsatisfactory
grounded on
theories
Grammar and
Grammar and
spelling are
spelling are
Exemplary
superior
acceptable.

My Reflection

My Future
Application

Submission

grammar and
spelling.
4
Reflection
statements are
thoughtful and
clear, supported
by experiences
from this episode

3
Reflection
statements are
clear, but not
clearly supported
by experiences
from this episode

2
Reflection
statements are
supported by
experiences from
this episode.

1
No reflection
statements are
provided.

4
Application is
very clear and
highly consistent
with reflection
and affirmed
concepts; very
doable and
feasible

3
Application is
clear and
consistent with
reflection and
affirmed
concepts; very
doable and
feasible.

2
Application is
clear but not very
consistent with
reflection and
affirmed
concepts; not
doable

1
Application is
not clear, not all
consistent with
reflection and
affirmed
concepts not
doable

4
Before deadline

3
On the deadline

2
A day after the
deadline

1
Two days or
more after the
deadline
1

Sub Totals
Rating
(Based on
Transmutation)

Over-all Score

______________________________
______________________________
Signature of FS Teacher above
Date
Printed Name
Transmutation of score to grading/ rating
Score
20
18-19
17
16
15
14

Grade
1.0
1.25
1.5
1.75
2.00
2.25

99
96
93
90
87
84

Score
12-13
11
10
8-9
7-below

Grade
2.50
2.75
3.00
3.5
5.00

81
78
75
72 and

MY CONCRETE EXPERIENCE
This experiential learning episode will take you to the actual school setting. Here, you
will spend more time making observations and talking to your Resource Teacher. The steps that
will guide you to your journey in this episode are as follows:
1. Visit a particular teacher as your resource person in a school.
2. Secure the teachers program. Study the time schedule and the activities.
3. Make a class observation at certain period of the days activities.
Based on the daily program, find out what the teacher is supposed to do during the time
of your visit. Observe what the teacher is doing. Take note of the different activities.
Class Program of the Teacher:
Name of the Teacher:_________________________________
Name of the School: _________________________________
District of: _________________________________________
Division of:_________________________________________
CLASS PROGRAM
Grade:______
Period
Minutes
Learning Activities
Morning
NOON INTERMISSION
Interview the teacher to verify the class program.
MY OBSERVATIONS
At the time you are in the school, what significant observations have you made?
Areas of Focus for Observation
My Observations
in the School Setting
PHYSICAL SETTING
1. Classroom Arrangement
2. Bulletin Board Display
3. School Playground
4. Learning Resource Center
SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL SETTING
1. Class Routines
2. Teacher Activities
3. Learners Activities
4. Co-curricular Activities
5. Extra-curricular Activities
MY REFLECTIONS
Based on the teachers program, your observations and your interviews, would you now
see teaching to be full time job? Why? Why not?

How do you feel about the teachers workplace? Are the conditions, healthy for the
welfare of both the learners and the teachers?
Do you find the relationships of the teachers and the learners pleasant? Explain your
answer.
MY AFFIRMED CONCEPTS
What previous learning or concepts that you have gained in your professional education
courses are affirmed by this learning episode? Give at least three, by completing the sentences
below
My previous learning in the content courses that were confirmed by this learning episode is
the following:
1. That.
2. That.
3. That.
MY FUTURE APPLICATION
How can I improve the school setting that I have observed when I become a teacher?
1. Classroom Management
2. Bulletin Board Display
3. School Playground
4. Classroom Routines
5. Teacher Activities
6. Co-curricular Activities
7. Extra-curricular Activities

FS6: On Becoming a Teacher

FIELD STUDY
Episode 4
THE TEACHER IN THE COMMUNITY
Name of FS Student:
Course:
Year and Section:
Resource Teacher:
Signature:
Cooperating School:
Introduction:
In the Philippines, the government has built schools in almost all strategic barangays,
town or city. This is done to provide access and equal opportunity for every school child to
achieve quality education. At present, there are more than half a million public school teachers
deployed in all these schools throughout the country. The school and the teacher in every school
have very crucial responsibilities in contributing to the change and development in the
community.
MY TARGET
Community data from Rapid Appraisal Survey
List of identified community resources available for use by the teachers in the school.
MY PERFORMANCE (How will I be Rated?)
Field Study 6, Episode 4- The Teacher in the Community
Focused on: Community Data and Community Resources
Tasks
Exemplary
Superior
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
4
3
2
1
Observations/
All tasks were
All or nearly all
Nearly all tasks
Fewer than half
Documentation
done with
tasks were done
were done with
of tasks were
outstanding
with high quality acceptable
done; or most
quality; work
quality
objectives met
exceeds
but with poor
expectations
quality
4
3
2
1
My Analysis
Analysis
Analysis
Analysis
Analysis
questions were
questions were
questions were
questions were
answered
answered
not answered
not answered
completely. In
completely
completely.
depth answers.
Grammar and
Clear connection Vaguely related
spelling
Thoroughly
with theories
to theories
unsatisfactory
grounded on
theories
Grammar and
Grammar and
spelling are
spelling are
Exemplary
superior
acceptable.
grammar and
spelling.
4
3
2
1

My Reflection

My Future
Application

Submission

Reflection
statements are
thoughtful and
clear, supported
by experiences
from this episode

Reflection
statements are
clear, but not
clearly supported
by experiences
from this episode

Reflection
statements are
supported by
experiences from
this episode.

No reflection
statements are
provided.

4
Application is
very clear and
highly consistent
with reflection
and affirmed
concepts; very
doable and
feasible

3
Application is
clear and
consistent with
reflection and
affirmed
concepts; very
doable and
feasible.

2
Application is
clear but not very
consistent with
reflection and
affirmed
concepts; not
doable

1
Application is
not clear, not all
consistent with
reflection and
affirmed
concepts not
doable

4
Before deadline

3
On the deadline

2
A day after the
deadline

1
Two days or
more after the
deadline
1

Sub Totals
Rating
(Based on
Transmutation)

Over-all Score

______________________________
______________________________
Signature of FS Teacher above
Date
Printed Name
Transmutation of score to grading/ rating
Score
20
18-19
17
16
15
14

Grade
1.0
1.25
1.5
1.75
2.00
2.25

99
96
93
90
87
84

Score
12-13
11
10
8-9
7-below

Grade
2.50
2.75
3.00
3.5
5.00

81
78
75
72 and

MY CONCRETE EXPERIENCE
ACTIVITY 1- RAPID COMMUNITY SURVEY
This activity shall be done preferably during the weekend, when the community people
are at their homes. Permission to conduct the community survey should be secured from your
teacher. The same permission shall be asked from the Barangay Officials.
It is suggested that this activity will be made by groups of five, to facilitate the collection
of the data. As a group, you will enhance your understanding of the community situation which
you will survey. In a way, this will be your community immersion activity.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Here are the steps:

Report to the Barangay Captain or Punong Barangay upon arrival in the community.
Peruse a community map to find out the area you are going to cover.
Secure the available information from the records of the Barangay Secretary.
Provide the opportunity to go around the barangay for visual observation.
Interview some folks from whom you can secure or verify the data.

ACTIVITY 1-RAPID COMMUNITY APPRAISAL

Name of the School in the Barangay:_______________________________________________
Name of the Barangay:_____________________________________Type____Rural____Urban
Name of the Town/Municipality:_________________________________________________
Name of the Province:__________________________________________________________
I. Barangay Location
1. Distance from the City(in km)_____________
2. Distance from the College/University where enrolled____________
II. Demography
1. Population____________________________
2. Number of Households_______________________
3. Number of School-going children_______________
III. Physical Features(Please Check)
1. Lowland_____________
2. Upland______________
3. Mountainous_________
4. Coastal______________
IV. Facilities(Please Check)
1. School__________
7. Cooperative Store_______
2. Community Center__________
8. Church/Chapel_________
3. Plaza__________
9. Electricity_____________
4. Health Center__________
10. Drinking Water Supply__
5. Market__________
11. Reading Center________
6. Road Network__________
12. Others(Specify)________
V. Agricultural Resources(Please Check)
1. Rice fields_____
7. Bananas_____
2. Corn fields_____
8. Machine shops_______
3. Sugarcane fields_____
9. Livestocks(carabao, cattle)________
4. Coconut palms______
10. Fishes (ponds, deepsea)_________

5. Fruit trees(mango, jackfruits,etc.)________

6. Forest trees(mahogany, narra,etc.)________
VI. Commercial Resources(Please Check)
1. Sari-sari store_______
6. Factory_______
2. Trading Center_______
7. Machine shops_______
3. Rural banks________
8. Beauty parlor_______
4. Cooperative stores_______
9. Bookstore_________
5. Carinderia_________
10. Others (specify)_______
VII. Common Means of Transportation (Please Check)
1. Jeepney_______
5. Bicycle______
2. Bus________
6. Horseback______
3. Tricycle_______
7. Animal driven transpo_______
4. Trisikad_______
8. Others (specify) ________
VIII. Development Programs in the Barangay
1. Brigada Eskwela_______
2. Clean and Green_______
3. Gulayan ng Bayan______
4. Peace and Order________
5. Others (specify)________
IX. Annual Community Activities
1. Barangay Fiesta________
2. Community Festival________
3. sports Festival__________
4. Search for Miss Barangay_________
5. Christmas Celebration________
6. Others(Please List)___________
X. Other Significant Information about the Community:
MY OBSERVATIONS

ACTIVITY 2- INTERVIEW OF THE SCHOOL TEACHER

Your second concrete experience will be to visit the school in the community which you
surveyed. Interview a Resource Teacher.
In your interview, you mat ask your Resource Teacher the following questions:
1. What school activities do you conduct that allow the participation of the people in
the barangay?
2. Are the community activities that you, as teachers join? Please name. do your
students/pupils also join these activities?
3. What learning do your pupils/students gain from the participation?
4. What does the community benefit from joining in your school activities?
5. As per your observation, are the lessons that you taught in the school transferred
to the homes or the community?
6. What community resources have you used in teaching?

Record the answer and make a narrative report in your observations.

MY REFLECTIONS
1. Describe the data that you have gathered from your community survey.
Make a short narrative below the data which you gathered. Present 1-2 pictures of the
community or barangay in your photo essay.
Barangay_________________________________________________
The Schools Community

2. Make a narrative report on the interview that you have done with the teacher.
School Community Collaboration
View of a Teacher
After making a survey of the barangay and interviewing the teacher, answer the following
questions:
1. Which resources that you have identified are present in the community? Can these be utilized
in your teaching? How?
MY AFFIRMED CONCEPTS
What concepts learned from your previous courses are affirmed by this Experiential
Learning Episode? Place a check mark on the concepts which are confirmed and place an X
mark on those which are not confirmed.
1. A teacher can utilize resources available in the community.
2. A teacher should teach with a view in mind that the learners transfer their learning in
home and the community.
3. Teachers are agents of change of the community.
4. Barangay officials, health workers and other human resources can be invited as
resource speakers in school setting.
5. The teacher should always be willing to support the community in various activities.
6. Teachers and schools should be unmindful of the community aactivities.
7. Communities should provide support for the learning of their children in school.
8. The sole responsibility of a teacher is to teach in the school.
9. all schools are part and parcel of the community where they are situated.
10. Community officials should take over the responsibilities of teachers.
MY FUTURE APPLICATION
Based on Experiential Learning Episode 4, I should do the following when I become a
teacher..

FS6: On Becoming a Teacher

FIELD STUDY
Episode 5
THE GLOBAL TEACHER
Name of FS Student:
Course:
Year and Section:
Resource Teacher:
Signature:
Cooperating School:
Introduction:
Teaching is a respectable profession the world over. The status of teachers has been
comparable in all parts of the globe, hence each year, there is a celebration of the WORLD
TEACHERS DAY! This alone would tell us, the recognition and honor given to the best
profession of all: TEACHING. a teacher is an extra-ordinary person in whose hands lies the
future of the world, hence any teacher regardless of the country of origin should be a GLOBAL
TEACHER or a TEACHER of the WORLD.
Thus you, too, should have qualities, skills, knowledge, views, with wider breadth and
deeper sense because you, too, will be a global teacher.
This Experiential Learning Episode focuses on the global teacher.
MY TARGET
Identified competencies of the global Filipino teacher
Knowledge of other countries teachers competencies and requirements as professional.
MY PERFORMANCE (How will I be Rated?)
Field Study 6, Episode 4- The Teacher in the Community
Focused on: Community Data and Community Resources
Tasks
Exemplary
Superior
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
4
3
2
1
Observations/
All tasks were
All or nearly all
Nearly all tasks
Fewer than half
Documentation
done with
tasks were done
were done with
of tasks were
outstanding
with high quality acceptable
done; or most
quality; work
quality
objectives met
exceeds
but with poor
expectations
quality
4
3
2
1
My Analysis
Analysis
Analysis
Analysis
Analysis
questions were
questions were
questions were
questions were
answered
answered
not answered
not answered
completely. In
completely
completely.
depth answers.
Grammar and
Clear connection Vaguely related
spelling
Thoroughly
with theories
to theories
unsatisfactory
grounded on
theories
Grammar and
Grammar and
spelling are
spelling are
Exemplary
superior
acceptable.

My Reflection

My Future
Application

Submission

grammar and
spelling.
4
Reflection
statements are
thoughtful and
clear, supported
by experiences
from this episode

3
Reflection
statements are
clear, but not
clearly supported
by experiences
from this episode

2
Reflection
statements are
supported by
experiences from
this episode.

1
No reflection
statements are
provided.

4
Application is
very clear and
highly consistent
with reflection
and affirmed
concepts; very
doable and
feasible

3
Application is
clear and
consistent with
reflection and
affirmed
concepts; very
doable and
feasible.

2
Application is
clear but not very
consistent with
reflection and
affirmed
concepts; not
doable

1
Application is
not clear, not all
consistent with
reflection and
affirmed
concepts not
doable

4
Before deadline

3
On the deadline

2
A day after the
deadline

1
Two days or
more after the
deadline
1

Sub Totals
Rating
(Based on
Transmutation)

Over-all Score

______________________________
______________________________
Signature of FS Teacher above
Date
Printed Name
Transmutation of score to grading/ rating
Score
20
18-19
17
16
15
14

Grade
1.0
1.25
1.5
1.75
2.00
2.25

99
96
93
90
87
84

Score
12-13
11
10
8-9
7-below

Grade
2.50
2.75
3.00
3.5
5.00

81
78
75
72 and

MY CONCRETE EXPERIENCE
ACTIVITY 1- THE FILIPINO GLOBAL TEACHER
Let us begin with ourselves, the Filipino teachers. Why are Filipino teachers doing very
well in classrooms and schools outside the country? Many of them are awarded as exemplar
teachers, best teachers and model teachers. They are honored by the school, parents and
community as well. would you like to be a global teacher too, someday?
A Filipino teacher should be equipped with personal and professional qualities and
competencies of the Effective Teacher. These competencies are enshrined in the National
Competency- Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) of the Philippines.
Let us see, what competencies our Filipino public school teachers possess in terms of the
domains and stands of the NCBTS-TSNA.
Here are the steps:
1. Request for an interview of any public school teacher( Elem. Or High school)
2. Ask him/her about his/her Individual Profile on the NCBTS-TSNA Tool of the DepED.
3. Ask for information on the following:
1. In which of the seven domains do you find yourself HIGH?
2. In which of the seven domains do you find yourself LOW?
3. In which strand, are you an expert? Experienced? Developing or Beginning?
NCBTS DOMAINS
NCBTS-TSNA DOMAINS

DESCRIPTION
(high or low)

Domain 1_ Social Regard for Learning

Domain 2_Learning Environment
Domain 3_Diversity of Learners
Domain 4_Curriculum
Domain 5_ Planning Assessing and Reporting
Domain 6_ Community Linkages
Domain 7_ Personal Growth and Professional Development
NCBTS STRANDS
STRANDS
1. Teachers actions demonstrate value for learning.
2. Demonstrates that learning is of different kinds.
3. Creates an environment that promotes learning.
4. Makes the classroom environment safe and conducive
for learning.
5. Communicates higher learning expectations to each
learner.
6. Establishes and maintains consistent standards.
7. Creates healthy psychological climate for learning.
8. Determines, understands and accepts the learners
diverse knowledge and experiences.

DESCRIPTION(Expert, Experienced,
Developing, Beginning)

9. Demonstrates mastery of the subject matter.

10. Communicates clear learning goals for the lesson.
11. Makes good use of allotted instructional time.
12. Recognizes general learning processes and unique
processes of individual learners.
13. Promotes purposive study.
14. Demonstrates skills in using ICT.
15. Develops and utilizes creative and appropriate
instructional plan.
16. Develops and uses a variety of appropriate
assessment strategies to monitor and evaluate learning.
17. Monitors regularly and provides feedback on
learners.
18. Communicates promptly and clearly to learners,
parents and superiors about progress of learners.
19. Teacher establishes learning environment that
responds to the aspirations of the community.
20. Takes pride in the nobility of the profession.
21. Builds professional links with colleagues to enrich
teaching practice.
22. Reflects on the extent of the attainment of
professional development goals.
ACTIVITY 2- GLOBAL TEACHERS THE WORLD OVER
Activity 1 describes the competencies that a global Filipino teacher should possess. Now,
we need to also know the competencies required of other teachers from other countries of the
world.
Since we cannot travel physically to other countries, we can reach these places through
the use of modern technology like surfing the world wide web, interviews and use of other
sources of information.
Choose two countries other than the Philippines. Search for the personal and professional
competencies required of the teachers ih that particular country. You may also interview a
Filipino teacher who has taught in these countries.
GLOBAL TEACHER FROM OTHER COUNTRIES
Name of Country
Personal Qualities of Professional Qualities
Requirements to
Teachers
of a Teachers
Become Professional
Teachers
United States of
America
New Zealand
Thailand
Indonesia
Australia

MY OBSERVATIONS
1. Based on your interview of the Filipino teacher on the competencies of the national
standards for teachers, has the teacher met the requirements? Explain.
2. If the NCBTS is the measure of a global teacher, can the teacher you interviewed meet
the challenges of global education? Why? Why not?
3. Are there similarities or differences among teachers in other countries in terms of the
requirements of a professional teacher? Explain your answer.
4. Would Filipino teachers be comparable to their fellow teachers in other countries?
Explain you answer.
MY REFLECTIONS
Indeed, becoming a global teacher requires certain standards. As observed, there are more
similar expectations of teachers, the world over.
As a pre-service teacher education student, how do you see yourself, ten years from now
vis a vis the other teachers from all over the world?
Can you meet the challenges of being a global teacher?
MY AFFIRMED CONCEPTS
After undergoing this Experiential Learning Episode, what prior learning in the previous
courses has been affirmed?
Identify at least three concepts about the global teacher.
The concepts I have learned before and are affirmed now include the following:
Concept 1:
Concept 2:
Concept 3:
MY FUTURE APPLICATION
How would you prepare yourself to become a global teacher?

FS6: On Becoming a Teacher

FIELD STUDY
Episode65
THE TEACHER AS A PROFESSIONAL
Name of FS Student:
Course:
Year and Section:
Resource Teacher:
Signature:
Cooperating School:
Introduction:
There are fundamental requirements to meet to become a professional teacher. One has to
graduate a teacher education degree, pass the professional board examination for teachers,
officially called Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), join professional organizations and
abide by the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers. In addition , teachers must continuously
grow in the profession by undertaking continuing professional development activities.
MY TARGET
Clear description of a professional teacher
Identified characteristics of a professional teacher
MY PERFORMANCE (How will I be Rated?)
Field Study 6, Episode 6- The Teacher as a Professional
Focused on: Clear description of a professional teacher;characteristics of a professional
teacher.
Tasks
Exemplary
Superior
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
4
3
2
1
Observations/
All tasks were
All or nearly all
Nearly all tasks
Fewer than half
Documentation
done with
tasks were done
were done with
of tasks were
outstanding
with high quality acceptable
done; or most
quality; work
quality
objectives met
exceeds
but with poor
expectations
quality
4
3
2
1
My Analysis
Analysis
Analysis
Analysis
Analysis
questions were
questions were
questions were
questions were
answered
answered
not answered
not answered
completely. In
completely
completely.
depth answers.
Grammar and
Clear connection Vaguely related
spelling
Thoroughly
with theories
to theories
unsatisfactory
grounded on
theories
Grammar and
Grammar and
spelling are
spelling are
Exemplary
superior
acceptable.
grammar and
spelling.
4
3
2
1

My Reflection

My Future
Application

Submission

Reflection
statements are
thoughtful and
clear, supported
by experiences
from this episode

Reflection
statements are
clear, but not
clearly supported
by experiences
from this episode

Reflection
statements are
supported by
experiences from
this episode.

No reflection
statements are
provided.

4
Application is
very clear and
highly consistent
with reflection
and affirmed
concepts; very
doable and
feasible

3
Application is
clear and
consistent with
reflection and
affirmed
concepts; very
doable and
feasible.

2
Application is
clear but not very
consistent with
reflection and
affirmed
concepts; not
doable

1
Application is
not clear, not all
consistent with
reflection and
affirmed
concepts not
doable

4
Before deadline

3
On the deadline

2
A day after the
deadline

1
Two days or
more after the
deadline
1

Sub Totals
Rating
(Based on
Transmutation)

Over-all Score

______________________________
______________________________
Signature of FS Teacher above
Date
Printed Name
Transmutation of score to grading/ rating
Score
20
18-19
17
16
15
14

Grade
1.0
1.25
1.5
1.75
2.00
2.25

99
96
93
90
87
84

Score
12-13
11
10
8-9
7-below

Grade
2.50
2.75
3.00
3.5
5.00

81
78
75
72 and

MY CONCRETE EXPERIENCE
Find a professional teacher in your neighborhood or in a school. Conduct an interview
with the teacher by asking the following questions:
1. Where did you graduate your degree? When?
2. How did your University prepare you to become a global teacher?
3. When did you pass the Licensure Examination for Teachers? What was your passing
rating?
4. When did you start teaching in public school?
5. What makes you happy as a teacher?
6. What disappoints you as a teacher?
7. What professional development activities/trainings have you participated in?
8. Are you a member of a professional organization? What is the name of the organization?
9. As a professional teacher, what Code of Conduct do you strictly follow? Can you name
the specific behavior that you should be followed to the utmost?
10. What kind of teacher would you dream to become before you retire? Do you have a
career path? Describe what kind of professional teacher you are along the timeline
presented below:
1-3 years in service
4-10 years in service
11-15 years in service
15 years and above years in service
MY OBSERVATIONS
From the answers given by the teacher you interviewed, is the teacher a professional
teacher?
1. Why do you think so?
2. Why dont you think so?
Can you find other teachers who are professional teachers among the teachers whom you
know?
What characteristics or qualities distinguish a professional teacher from a nonprofessional teacher?
MY REFLECTIONS
Considering that you will be a professional teacher, what standards of behavior should
you uphold based on the Code of Ethics for Professional Teacher?
MY AFFIRMED CONCEPTS
Based on the learning I gained in my previous courses on the professional teacher, this
Experiential Learning Episode has affirmed my concepts that:
1. Professional teachers

2. Professional teachers
3. Professional teachers
MY FUTURE APPLICATION
When I become a professional teacher, I should