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Section: Rating:

Instructions: Copy or take a picture of the Vision and Mission of the school you are assigned
to observe and make a short analysis of the important points found.

Vision

We dream of Filipinos who passionately

Love their country and whose values and competencies
Enable them to realize their full potential
And contribute meaningfully to build the nation.
As learner-centered public institution,
the Depertment of Education continuously improves itself
to better serve its stakeholders

Mission

To protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality, equitability,

culture-based and complete basic education where:

Students learn in a child-friendly, gender sensitive, safe, and motivating

environment
Teacher facilitate learning and constantly nurture every learner
Administrators and staff, as stewards of the institution, ensure an
enabling and supportive environment for effective learning happen
Family, community and other stakeholders are actively engaged and
share responsibility for developing life long learner

Analysis:
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 EPISODE ONE

School Environment Interaction

Instructions: Describe briefly your observations on the following: (If possible attached some
pictures to support your observation)

Student-to-Student Interaction Patterns

The interactions between students observed were always playful and mischief filled due to
the fact that they are still children. Boys at this age level always play with other boys. The
same can be observed with girls.

Student-to-Teacher Interaction Patterns

The students have high respect for their teacher. They always show their best while she was
around. They always give respect to their teacher by way of greetings, paying attention
during discussion, obeying what the teacher asks and answering politely.

Teacher-to-Student Interaction Patterns

The teacher-student interactions can be likened to that of a parent to his child. Loving and
caring, but sometimes stern when the situation demands so. As observed she always tried
to make her students behave by reminding them proper behavior a student should have.

Student-to-Non-Teaching Personnel Interaction Patterns

Students interaction with non-teaching personnel as observed was just plain and casual.
Usually it is observable during break time at the canteen where non-teaching personnel
were in charge. They greet them with courtesy even outside the classroom and of the
school.

Teacher-to-Teacher interaction Patterns

Teacher to teacher interactions observed was friendly with lots of smile and chat. This
interaction can also be best observed during break time at the canteen where teachers
regularly gather for snacks.

Why is a classroom a miniature of a greater society?

The teacher plays the role of the leader, while the students are the citizens. The citizens are
supposed to follow the rules and laws of the society (class) that the leaders (teachers) set. In
every classroom, there are different kinds of people: Those who work hard, those who play
hard, those who do both, and those who do neither. In society, you also get these kinds of
people. There will probably be little cliques, in this case, representative of small groups in
society.

What are found in the classrooms that are similar to what can be observed in society?

Discussion and interaction among the learners and the teachers in promoting knowledge,
unity, cooperation and creativeness in accomplishing given tasks and responsibilities; having
a harmonious relationship on each and every member of the class and the facilities and
equipment for learning and development.
 EPISODE TWO

Inside the Classroom

Instructions: Select and narrate briefly the best topic discussion done by the teacher while
you were doing your observation. (If possible attached some pictures to support your
observation)

Narration of the classroom discussion

The dialogue between the teacher and students was observed during the first subject in the
morning. After discussing the lesson about parts of speech, the teacher starts asking the
students about the lesson for the day. But as it was about time, she decided to give the
students some homework.

Situation: Interaction between the teacher and the learners during the discussion.

Teacher: Kindly give me just one part of speech?

Students: Maam (almost all raised their hands)
Teacher: Ok Lisa, kindly give an example.
Lisa: Noun maam!
Teacher: Noun is correct, but you should give me an example of a noun.
Jean: Tables and chairs maam!
Teacher: Very good, another part of speech?
Student1: Verb maam!
Teacher: Yes, verb is correct, and what is a verb?
Student2: Verbs are action words maam.
Teacher: Correct. Give me an example.
Student2: Eating, maam!
Teacher: Looks like youre hungry class.
Students: Yes, maam!
Teacher: Ok class, it is almost time, Ill dismiss you a little bit early to clean up the
classroom, ok? But before that, kindly write down your assignment for tomorrow. What are
the different parts of speech? Give at least 10 examples each.
Students: Maam thats too many
Teacher: Ok make it 20 then.
Students: Maam?????!!!!!
Teacher: Ok 10 each and place it in a one whole sheet of paper, understand?
Students: Yes Maam!!!
Teacher: Ok, youre dismissed.
Students: Thank you maam, goodbye!
State your personal assessment and reflections

As observed and based from the dialogue, the class discussion has a good interaction
wherein the students shared their ideas on the different parts of speech, and were able to
give an example for each. I also observed that all the students were attentive and were
participating in the class discussion.

Questions to ponder: Answer the questions concisely.

How important are dialogue and substantive conversation in the classroom in terms of
students learning?

Theyre very important because they enable the teacher to see if the students are capable
of analyzing the lesson. The reality of the situation is that it can become a vehicle for
students to avoid more class work. Students love to discuss, but we have to know when its
time to stop the conversation and move on. Many students just want to be heard, so kids
will start repeating what someone else has said just so they can get class participation
recognition. They realize that if they dont keep the conversation going, we might actually
get back to doing some work. One of the disadvantages is that some kids will use this time
to be idle mentally. While everyone else is contributing to the dialogue, someone will
silently be silent and would not care at all. You could try all you want to draw the student
into the conversation, but if hes unwilling it becomes a distraction and ruins the flow of the
dialogue. Yes, dialogue is important, but the teacher has to control the amount of time
dedicated to it.

What learning benefits could teachers and students draw from intentional classroom
dialogue?

It will greatly assist both students and teachers abilities to speak publicly and privately. It
will develop their thought processes and make for much more engaging and intriguing
conversation as well as to improve the vocabulary and speaking confidence of both the
students and the teacher.
 EPISODE THREE

Curriculum Implementation

Instructions: Describe briefly your observations on the following: (If possible attached some
pictures to support your observation)

Classroom environment

The learning environment that observed was the classroom of Grade 8 - Love. Tables and
chair are properly maintained for proper learning and sitting arrangement. It is well lighted
and ventilated. The room was equipped with audio and video equipments such radio and
television. The walls are decorated with learning materials like bulletin boards, graphs, and
pictures.
School Facilities

The class does not yet have an internet access in their classroom or a computer. But as
observed they have brand new computer equipments in their ICT room with the interactive
whiteboard. They have access to the library but have to be supervised when using it due to
their age.They have also organized library and other school facilities.
Arrangement of the Subject Matter

The subject matter covered includes all the subjects being taught in the school curriculum
such as English, Filipino, Mathematics, Science, and TLE.

Questions to ponder: Answer the questions concisely.

Why should teachers know about curriculum design?

Knowledge of curriculum design is important for understanding the emphasis of the

teaching every year. If teachers will understand better the importance of each period they
are teaching during the year and how it relates to other period both past and present. It is
also good for them to understand the reasons behind the model for the curriculum they are
teaching. Teachers must show initiative and interest in the scope of their job to make
remediation, adjustment and improvement to their class.

What do most principles and theories of curriculum development have in common? How
is the commonality expressed or spelled out in the curriculum of the class you have
observed?

I used to have subject about curriculum design. From what I have learned, principles and
theories about curriculum development revolves around learning holistically and how the
students were the center of learning. The curriculum, unlike before is designed based on the
needs of the students. It is no longer designed for the ease of the teachers implementation.
In the class observed, the instruction is modified for every student. If they think that the
students cannot cope up with their classmates in doing the same task, they provide another
task for this student. If a student fails to do a task because he simply cannot do it, learning
must be continuing.
 EPISODE FOUR

Curriculum Stakeholders

Instructions: Copy or take a picture of the Classroom Parents Teachers Association (PTA) list
of officers of the class you are assigned to observe.

HOMEROOM PTA OFFICERS

President : Elena Q. Benitez

Vice President: Modesto E. Gales

Secretary : Georgina R. Lucero

Treasurer : Siony R. Corminal

Auditor : Mamerto S. Olvis

P.I.O : Jocelyn S. Ganob

Sgt. @ Arms : 1. Carmelita P. Magno

2. Lolita M. Magno

Muse : Juvelyn R. Serna

Escort : Van O. Serna

Questions to ponder: Answer the questions concisely.

How important is involvement of all stakeholders of the school in the schools programs
and activities?

Family and society is a powerful influence on the process programs and activities. When
families are involved, they can help in giving ideas on how the programs and activities can
be more beneficial. Their support can make their children cooperate well in school. They can
also help in some of the expenses in the programs and activities. A public schools budget is
just enough for academic programs. So a little amount donated from community can do
more for a public school. Because sad to say, maintenance of the school are rarely covered
by the schools budget. Many times, public schools manage to maintain their facilities by
support and donations from the community and from funds coming from politicians. This
also helps to make the children more interested in their studies and have more positive
attitudes and behaviors. For this reasons, increasing family involvement is an important goal
for the school.
What specific principle of curriculum development justifies the importance of cooperation
and collaboration among all stakeholders of the school?

Stakeholders have the power to approve and disapprove the programs in the school. If they
do not get involved in the activities and programs, there are would be no activities that will
be done at all. It is important that they participate in the planning so they would find out if
the activity or program is necessary or not. Since they are the stakeholders, they are the one
who gives the budget for the proposals. They need to understand perfectly the goals of
these proposals because if not, they could just turn down a very important project because
of the high cost. Or sometimes, it could go the other way around, they could compliment
unnecessary programs because of low cost, it does not only waste effort but time and
money as well. Also, by being involved in these events, parents see how much the school is
dedicated for their childrens learning. This is a positive point for the school. If everyone in
the school is involved in the learning of the students, it reflects a good school.
 EPISODE FIVE

Curriculum design

Instructions: Describe briefly the curriculum type (Subject Centered, Experience/ Learner
and Society/Culture Based) observed in the class. Write a brief explanation to support your
observation(s).

PLANNING
CHALLENGE RESOURCES NEEDED
STRATEGIES
To teach the visual aids It is best first to
students how to guide books familiarize the
use the computer students with the
computer
parts and use of the
computer. next is to
do an assessment
test such as
recitation if they
really are
knowledgeable
enough to handle
the computers.

Questions to ponder: Answer the questions concisely.

How important is it for teachers and curriculum planners to anchor their curricular plans
to specific theories and principles of curriculum development?

Theories and principles of curriculum development serve as the basis of learning and how it
should be taught. If teachers and curriculum planners ignore the importance of these
theories and principles, they could make a mistake of missing someone important things in
learning for example that learning is not only a way traffic of imparting knowledge from the
teacher but students must be given the chance to construct to their own knowledge and
ideas. As educators, there is no room for mistakes. If in case we designed a curriculum that
is not based on these in principles and theories, we cannot ask the learners to repeat the
level to learn everything again.

Aside from the teachers, who else should be involved in the curriculum planning?
Expound your thoughts.

The school administrators should participate in curriculum planning because they can
provide the essentials in planning in terms of changes, materials, and the like. The students
performances should also be taken into consideration. The experts should be consulted as
they can provide some vulnerable inputs especially it concerns their field of specialization.
 EPISODE SIX

Curriculum experience

Instructions: attached pictures of the class (teacher and students) you observed. Write short
captions of every picture.

A very interactive class discussion with their Class Adviser.

Everybody was active during their class activity after the discussion.
Presentation of ancient costume were displayed and modeled by the student.

The happy smile and Korean sign of the Grade 8 Love students.
Questions to ponder: Answer the questions concisely.

How do you find teaching profession after your class observation?

After the class observation I realized that in teaching profession we should be more
observant and give more attention to our pupils/ students because all of them have a
different characteristics and capabilities that we should enhance. As a student teacher, we
must treat the students fairly woithout discriminating their rights as students and as a
citizen in our country. And through this I have learned many things that I can use when I am
already in the field of teaching.