The document describes a field study conducted by a student to evaluate the learning environment of a school. The student used checklists to observe facilities and a classroom, noting what was available and its condition. The student concluded that a clean, well-organized campus and classroom with proper facilities positively impacts the learning and motivation of students. The student reflected that they would like to teach in such an environment to become a competent educator and apply what they learned about facilitating learning.

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Episode 1:
THE SCHOOL AS A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Name of FS Student Juliemer B. Absalon_______ ___________________________
Course BSED Mathematics Year & Section 3rd year_______________
Resource Teacher Mrs. IsmaelaN. Tambagan Signature ________ Date August 20, 2014
Cooperating School General Santos City National High School__ ____________
My Target
At the end of this activity, I will be competent in determining a school environment
that provides social, psychological, and physical environment supportive of learning.
My Performance (How Iwill be rated)
Field Study 1 Episode 1- The School as a Learning Environment
Focused on: Determining a school environment that provides social, psychological, and
physical environment supportive of learning.
Tasks
Exemplary
4
Superior
3
Satisfactory
2
Unsatisfactory
1
Observation/
Documentation:
All tasks were
done with
outstanding
quality; work
exceeds
expectations
4
All or nearly all
tasks were done
with high quality
3
Nearly all tasks
were done with
acceptable quality
2
Fewer than half of
tasks were done; or
most objectives met
but with poor quality
1
My Analysis Analysis
questions were
answered
completely; in
depth answers;
thoroughly
grounded on
theories
-Exemplary
grammar and
spelling.
4
Analysis
questions were
answered
completely
Clear connection
with theories
Grammar and
spelling are
superior.
3
Analysis questions
were not answered
completely
Vaguely related to
the theories
Grammar and
spelling acceptable
2
Analysis questions
were not answered.
Grammar and
spelling
unsatisfactory
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My reflection Reflection
statements are
profound and
clear, supported
by experiences
from the
episode.
4
Reflection
statements are
clear but not
clearly supported
by experiences
from the
episode.
3
Reflection
statements are
shallow; supported
by experiences
from the episode.
2
Reflection
statements are
unclear and shallow
and are not
supported by
experiences from
the episode.
1
My portfolio Portfolio is
complete, clear,
well-organized
and all
supporting
documentation
are located in
sections clearly
designated.
4
Portfolio is
complete, clear,
well-organized
and most
supporting
documentation
are available
and/or logical
and clearly
marked
locations.
3
Portfolio is
incomplete;
supporting
documentation is
organized but is
lacking.
2
Portfolio has many
lacking
components; is
unorganized and
unclear.
1
Submission Before deadline.
4
On the deadline.
3
A day after the
deadline.
2
Two days or more
after the deadline.
1
Subtotals
Overall Score
Rating based on
transmutation:
___________________________________ _________________
Signature of FS Teacher above printed name Date
Transmutation of Scores to Grades/ Ratings
Score
20
18-19
17
16
15
14
Grade
1.0
1.25
1.5
1.75
2.00
2.25
Rating
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
Rating
81
78
75
72 and
below

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My Map
A generalobservationof the campus and the classroomis an
exciting way to start my observation.
My 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.
3. Based on your gathered data in the checklist, describe the school environment.
4. Make a reflection on the characteristics of a school environment that promotes
learning.
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 a rap

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My Tools
As you move around the campus, activity forms are provided for you to document
your observations. It is advised that you read the entire worksheet before proceeding to the
school site. A good understanding of the activities and tasks to be accomplished in the
activity sheets will yield better learning results.
SCHOOL FACILITIES CHECKLIST
Familiarize yourself with the different areas and facilities of the school. Check the column to
indicate their availability. Give a brief description of those that are available on the last
column.
Facilities Available
Not
available
Description
Office of the Principal  well-ventilated, spacious and
clean
Library  books are properly arranged
according to subject
Counseling room  cabinets and tables are available;
the space is small
Canteen/ Cafeteria  there are four canteens in which
variety of foods are available
Medical Clinic  the clinic is small; medical
equipment are incomplete
Audio-visual/ Media Center  just a bit bigger than a typical
classroom; can’t hold large
number of students
Reading center 
available but not functional
Speech Laboratory 
------
Science Laboratory  models and specimens are
displayed; apparatuses are on
proper positions
Gymnasium  large, but not enough to
accommodate the school’s
population
Auditorium 
-------
Home Economics Room 
looks old but still functional
Industrial Workshop Area  not properly cleaned; materials
and tools are not enough
PTA Office 
small and well-ventilated
Comfort Room for Boys 
vandalism is not allowed
Comfort Room for Girls  clean; walls are free from
vandalism
Bulletin Board  only few announcements are
posted

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An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT
Read the following statements carefully. Then write your observation report on the
provided space.
1. Describe the community or neighborhood where the school is found.
2. Describe the school campus. What colors do you see? What is the condition of
the buildings?
3. Pass by the offices. What impression do you have of these offices?
4. Walk through the school halls, the library, the cafeteria. Look around and find out
the other facilities that the school has.
Name of the School Observed:
General Santos City National High School_________________
School Address:
Barangay Calumpang, General Santos City______________
Date of Visit:
September 20, 2014_________________________
General Santos City National High School (GSCNHS) is located
at Barangay Calumpang, General Santos City. There are two
elementary schools facing GSCNHS namely: Cahilsot I and Cahilsot II.
Acharon Sports Complex can be seen at the back of the school.
The school campus is well-organized. There are benches and a
couple of trees in front of the classroom and/or buildings. Lots of colors
can be seen around the campus, benches are blue, trees are green,
etc., it all perfectly fit the school environment. There are a number of
new buildings which are already functional and in fact, a four-storey
building will soon be constructed at GSCNHS. Old buildings are still in
good condition and appropriate for effective learning to happen.
The school offices are located for the convenience of everyone.
It is situated right at the front of main gate. Silence is observed in these
places. Teachers, staffs and other school personnel are working.

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An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT
Be guided by these tasks as you do observation. Then accomplish the matrix to record your
data.
1. Look at the walls of the classroom what are posted on the walls? What heroes, religious
figures, lessons, visual aids, announcements, do you see posted?
2. Examine how the pieces of furniture are arranged. Where is the teacher’s table located?
How are the tables and chairs/ desks arranged?
3. What learning materials/ equipment are present?
4. Observe the students. How many are occupying one room?
5. Is the room, well- lighted and well ventilated?
CLASSROOM FACILITIES MATRIX
Classroom Facilities
Description
(location, number, arrangement, condition)
1. Wall Displays
located at both sides of the wall: mission,
vision, photo of the Philippine president, etc.
2. Teacher’s Table
two tables are available – one at the back,
the other in front; both are in good condition
3. Learner’s Desks
arranged in three columns – all are in good
condition
4. Blackboard
located at the front – big enough to be
consumed for the teacher’s discussion; well-
cleaned
5. Learning Materials/ Visual Aids ------------
6. Teacher’s Cabinet
contains folders, paper, etc., which are used
in the classroom
7. Water Dispenser placed near the teacher’s table at the back
8. Comfort Room
located at the back; in good condition and
cleanliness is maintained

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My Analysis
1. How do the school campus and the classroom in particular impact on the
learning of the students going to school? What are your conclusions?
The school campus and the classroom greatly affect the
student’s motivation in going to school. If they observed that the
school is well-managed and the facilities are good, then they will be
encouraged to go to class every day. Rules are also implemented
in the school. The students would feel secured, relaxed and do not
get easily distracted. In this way, teaching and learning process
would happen effectively.
I can say that the school campus and classroom setting
greatly influences the students’ interest in learning and going to
school.
2. How does this relate to your knowledge of child and adolescent development?
How does this relate to your knowledge of facilitating learning?
Students will always prefer a school environment which will
offer them both learning and comfort. A clean and well-organized
school community will give this kind of comfort to the students.
Also, exercising themselves in following the school rules and
seeing the teachers and other school personnel doing the same
would develop them to be a responsible individual, following certain
regulation wherever community they’re in.
Same is true for me, as an observer of the school; I would
also develop myself and be a more responsible person which will
be very useful for my future profession. I will be able to apply what I
learned from the actual observation in this subject to my future job.
I would be able to gain knowledge on how to facilitate learning
through a clean and well-managed classroom and school
environment where effective learning would occur.

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My Reflections
1. Would you like to teach in the school environment you just observed? Why or
why not?
Yes, I would like to teach in this kind of learning
environment. This school could greatly help me in being a very
competent educator and I can also see that this institution offers the
kind of learning every student need.
2. What kind of school campus is conducive to learning?
A school campus is conducive to learning if it is clean,
facilities are functional, free from distractions and there is security.
3. What kind of classroom is conducive to learning?
A classroom is conducive to learning if it is clean, well-
organized, the tables and chairs are in good condition and there are
appropriate learning materials available. It must also be well-
ventilated and there are lights for the classroom to be bright
enough.
4. In the future, how can you accomplish your answer in number 3?
I can accomplish this by having classroom facilities which
are clean, appropriate and well-arranged. I will maintain this order
in my classroom with the help of my students. I will teach them on
how to take care of these things by assigning them tasks and daily
routines.
5. Write your additional learning and insights here.
Properly managed classrooms and school environments
would affect the student’s motivation in going to school. Thus,
facilities must always be in good condition for effective learning to
happen.

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My Portfolio
My Personal Illustration of an Effective School Environment
An Effective School Environment
An effective school environment is one which students’
would feel safe and secured; comfortable and has clean
surroundings and is free from unnecessary noise or distractions. A
school in which the students, teachers, staffs and other personnel
are working hand in hand to achieve an effective teaching-learning
process.