FS 2 Episode 3: Assisting a Teacher with a "Teacher's Toolbox"

Teacher’s Activity	Describe the learning behaviors of the learners	Theories of learning applied by the teacher	Your own suggested activity, materials, or assessment that are more appropriate	Reasons for your suggested activity, materials or assessment
1. Groupwork	Students are enthusiastic but they tend to make noise. Some just chitchat with their groupmates instead of doing their task.	The teacher applied the psychosocial theory of learning which states that learning is a social process. Learning occurs through social interaction.	Groups members must have designated responsibilities. Each group must have a leader, a reporter, a secretary, brainstormers, etc.	This is done in order to avoid unnecessary actions done by some students in order to maximize learning and the time given to them.
2. Reporting	Some students are hesitant to speak in front of the class. Some students were confident but most of them were shy.	Behaviorist theory was applied by giving reinforcement to the students. The teacher gave reward through plus points to those students who reported.	Multiple intelligence activities can be done instead of just reporting. Students may present their ideas though drawings, singing, etc.	Reporting may be an advantage only for those who have good verbal-linguistic intelligence. By giving a variety of ways for students to share their ideas, students can utilize the kind of intelligence they are good at.
3. Activity Sheets	Students tended to be bored and less enthusiastic in accomplishing their activity sheets.	The teacher applied the law of readiness. She first acquainted the students in answering the activity sheets by giving instructions. She also did a drill before the students answer the actual activity sheets.	Activity sheets shouldn’t be just full of questions. Activity sheets can have puzzles, illustrations etc.	This will make the activity sheets more appealing and more challenging thus making students more enthusiastic in accomplishing the task.

FS 2 Episode 2:Learners' Characteristics and Needs:

MY JOURNAL

Name of the School Observed: ___________________________________________

School Address: _______________________________ Date of Visit: ____________

Grade/Year Level: _____________________________ Subject Area: ____________

Description of Teaching Strategies:
 
   Inquiry Teaching. The teacher asks questions while the students answer. This is done at the beginning until the lesson proper.
   Discussion. The teacher explains the lesson with the aid of support instructional materials.
   Cooperative Learning. Group work is done for sharing of ideas among the students.

Description of Learning Activities:

     Groupwork. Students were asked to work in groups to discuss the lesson. They were also given certain task for them to accomplish as a group.
      Reporting. A group member was assigned to present or report to the class  about what has transpired in their group discussion.

Description of Learners' Participation:
   
     The class has more or less 30 students. According to the teacher, at least ten pupils usually participate. These students participate in class through recitation. Some students also ask questions to the teacher.

Reflection:

    Learners tend to be excited and enthusiastic with the lesson if there are activities and games conducted by the teacher. It is always good for the lesson to be presented and discussed in such a way that will make learning enjoyable and fun. Aside from preventing boredom and restlessness among the students, it also gives the chance for the students to interact with their classmates. However, the teacher, being the class manager, should also not neglect that proper order and decorum must still be maintained inside the classroom.

FS 2 Episode 1: Looking Through Meaningful Learning Experiences

OBSERVATION SHEET

Name of the School Observed: ___________________________________________

School Address: _______________________________ Date of Visit: ____________

Grade/Year Level: _____________________________ Subject Area: ____________

1. What principles in teaching-learning were commonly applied?

            The teacher applied the principle of motivation as an essential part of learning. She did not forget to motivate her students in order for them to be interested in the lesson. She did this by showing a picture and asking questions that arouse the curiosity of the students.

             The teacher also applied the principle of learning being a social process. She made the pupils interact with one another  through group works and activities.

2. What instructional materials were used in teaching?

           The most primary instructional material used was the chalkboard. She also utilized pictures, charts and illustrations. Occasionally, she let pupils watch multimedia materials like educational television shows which include Sineskwela, Math-inik and others.

3. Which of the principles in teaching facilitate the cognitive, metacogntive and positive motivational processes of learning?

           The principle of teaching in which can facilitate all the processes is that learning should be integrated. Integrative teaching incorporates the different subjects; considers varied strategies for all multiple intelligence and learning styles; applies interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teaching; connects the lesson to the life of the pupils; incorporate effective, research-based instructional strategies for teaching, and most of all, integrate values in the lessons.


PS. The answers given here are just examples. They are suggestive in nature and may vary depending on the kind of class and teacher being observed. 

Field Study 2: Experiencing the Teaching-Learning Process

   This course is designed to provide students with opportunities to examine the application of teaching theories and principles in the learning environment. Students are expected to verify the cognitive, metacognitive, individual differences and motivational factors that influence the acquisition of knowledge. The students are given the chance to develop and try out learning tasks, instructional materials and assessment tools.
   Field Study 2 can be anchored on the following Professional Education subjects:
   a. Principles of Teaching 1
   b. Principles of Teaching 2

(Reference: Lucas, M.R. D., dela Torre, L. G., Ouano, J.A. & Salana, J.P. (2007). Field study.Experiential learning courses. Lorimar:QC)