MARIANO MARCOS STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Teacher Education

Name: Harold Elijah R. Abadilla

Degree/Course & Major: BSEd English

Year & Section: 4-B

EPISODE I: EXPERIENCING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS IN THE NEW NORMAL

Below are the topics included in Episode 1:

A. Physical Environment Learning

1. Virtual Learning Environment/ e-learning environment
2. Home Learning Environment
B. Psychological Learning Environment
C. Social Learning Environment
D. Appropriate Learning Environment for Young Children.
E. Teacher’s Classroom Management, Routines, and Strategies

Be guided by the task below as you do your physical classroom observation. Then accomplish the
matrix data below.

Guide Question Classroom Observation Report

1. Describe the physical characteristics of the The classrooms that we went to observed was
physical classroom of the Resource Teacher good. We went to 4 different classrooms 3 out of
and the learning environment of the learners. 1 were good, in general it’s well ventilated and it’s
a good example of a good environment except for
the classroom of ABM-11 which is quite hot and
noisy. And there’s also a classroom behind it and if
I were to tell my experience it’s quite hard to
understand the teacher discussing since you can
also hear the other teacher discussing in the other
room. But overall, it’s 8/10.
2. Describe how the learners have learned The 3 classrooms we’ve visited were active when
(knowledge, competency, emotion, it comes to learning, participating in discussions
motivation) in the classroom and learning and activity, recitations and such but except for
environment. the grade 12-STEM, they’re quite different
comparing the 3 sections we went. It’s hard to get
their attention when discussing, and no doubt they
are noisy. But we understand because grade 12-
STEM and grade 12-ABM are mixed when they are

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having their subject in 21st LIT. Overall, I’m sure

that they learned a lot.
3. Describe how the Resource Teacher Our resource teacher Dr. Marky Fernandez (sir
encouraged interaction with his/her learners Marky) is very flexible. He got the positive aura
during the scheduled class. when it comes to discussing and he invites all the
learners to listen to him, despite sometimes grade
12-STEM is very hard to get their attention, in the
end he can all lend their ears to him. He is serious
when discussing topics but there’s also the jolly
part when he throws jokes. And he uses
collaborative activities! Hands down to him.
4. Describe the characteristics and behaviors Again, all of them are great learners. They have
of learners during the class. different characteristics, and when discussion
comes, they are all willing to learn. But
unfortunately grade 12-STEM is very different
from the rest. They hide their phones when
discussing, they shout with no reason, sometimes
they just go out without asking any permission
from the teacher.
5. Describe the classroom management, Classroom management is very on point. No need
routines, and strategies employed by your to argue with it. Whenever we enter their
Resource Teacher. classrooms it’s clean and chairs are well organized.

Based on your observations, answer the given questions clearly and concisely below. Relate
your knowledge in the “Child and Adolescent Development” and “Facilitating Learning” in giving your
arguments.

1. What physical characteristics of a classroom and home learning environment should be

present? Does learning possible with these physical characteristics? How?

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One of the most important things to remember is the environment. As student myself it’s
quite hard to concentrate when the classroom is not pleasing. It’s hard to absorb the
knowledge what the teacher is giving to the learners. A well-ventilated classroom is a must
since they are packed 30+ 40+ 50+ and you provide them 3-5 ceiling fans? I do think that will
make the student focus. I know that we are living in a modern world but I think we need to
use the traditional way of using materials, such as using the blackboards for the students to
share their ideas, not only focusing on powerpoints and bringing out their phones to take a
picture of the presented lesson. They must try to write into their notes, in our observation
90% of the students doesn’t use their notebooks to write their lessons, but instead they use
their phones.

2. How do the classroom and the learning environment, in particular, affect the learning? Does the
communication inside the class affect the learner? Why or why not?

Some of the classrooms were very inviting when learning. As far as I can recall the room of grade 12-
STEM got a very pleasing environment when it comes to learning, since they have their own room
away from the blasting environment. But the 3 other classrooms, both ABM-11 and Grade 10-Camia’s
classroom has a lot of distractions, you can see a lot of other students running in the hallway,
chitchatting too loud, shouting and such. And as I observed it’s distracting specially when the teacher
is discussing. And I’m sure this will affect the learner’s concentration inside the classroom.

3. Describe how the Resource Teacher encouraged interaction with his/her learners during the
scheduled class. Does the interaction between and among learners affect their learning? How?

Sir Marky our resource teacher used a lot of techniques when teaching. He is clear with his definitions
and intentions when discussing inside the class. And he encourages all students to participate whether
if it’s an activity, recitation, or just reading a simple statement in their lesson. The way he ensures that
everyone’s contribution is audible, when the environment is blasting, he goes near to his students to
discuss and one thing I’ve noticed is that he doesn’t stay in one position in class, he moves around the
classroom strategically in a sense that it doesn’t irritate or annoy the students. And I think that’s a
good way to make your learners listen to you.

4. What are the learners’ characteristics and behaviors that can help and affect the delivery of
instruction?

We all know that there will be always an active student in class and some will not even participate nor
listen. Learners have a desire and readiness to learn. However, there are times when the Resource
Teacher has trouble getting the class to respond. But when a situation like this occurs, some students
join the line and attempt to respond to the query. It is obvious.

5. Are there rules/procedures discussed/set before the start of the class? Did the learners
participate in discussing/setting these rules/procedures? What is the effect of learners’
participation in rule-making on their behaviors?

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Before the class begins, the Resource teacher reminds his students to clean and fix the chairs properly
and ask them to put their phones inside their bags, unless they are asked to use it. The students always
participate inside the learning area, when it comes to recitation, they are all active. When it comes to
submitting outputs, they sometimes suggest the deadline they desire. This is significant, in my opinion,
since it shows that students are engaged in the teaching and learning process and that their ideas and
opinions are valued. Because they would have more freedom to express themselves, their behavior
and personalities would improve. Of course, the teacher would still provide them with the necessary
direction.

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1. What kind of physical classroom and learning environment is conducive to learning? As a future
teacher, what will you do to have a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment for your
learners?

I suggest indulging them into a positive environment in that way it’s sure to have successful learning.
As a future teacher, I will make sure that my learners have access to the proper materials that will
assist their learning in order for them to digest more of what they are learning. In order to have a safe,
secure, and supportive learning environment, I must use different strategies to get their attention
when inside the learning environment.

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I shall document my online observation and attach the required

evidence such as but not limited to accomplished “My Observation”,
“My Analysis”, “My Reflection”, My Artifacts” which include
MY LEARNING (photographs, illustrations, organizers, songs, rhymes, acronyms and
ARTIFACTS the like) per episode to counter validate my experiences.

My Artifacts: Snapshots of the classroom, routines, presentations employed by your Resource Teacher
are worth emulating. Tell something about the picture/pictures.

Grade 11-ABM having their Oral Comm class and the fusion of grade 12-STEM and ABM at 21ST lit
class.

The resource teacher roams the room strategically to get his students attention.

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College of Teacher Education

I shall base my submitted e-portfolio in the presented analytic scoring

rubric for self-rating purposes upon completion of this episode.

RUBRICS

RUBRIC FOR PERFORMANCE TASKS EVALUATION

Work Task Evaluation for FS 1, Episode 1 - Experiencing Learning Environments in the New Normal

Learning Outcomes: At the end of episode I, you would be able to

1. experience environments that provided social, physiological, and physical learning.
2. plan for a learning environment appropriate to learners and conducive to learning; and
3. identify the classroom rules, routines, and strategies employed by the Resource Teacher.

Components Excellent Very Satisfactory Satisfactory Needs Total

(4) (3) (2) Improvement (1)
Three two (2) to
All observation Four (4) or more
One (1) observation three (3)
tasks were observation tasks
My task was not observation tasks 4
completely were not
Observation answered/ were not
answered/ answered/
accomplished answered/
accomplished accomplished
accomplished
Score 4 3 2 1
Half or more than
All questions were
of the given
answered Questions were not
All questions were questions were not
completely; answered
answered answered; answers
answers are with completely;
completely; answers were not
My depth and are answers are not
are connected to connected to 4
Analysis thoroughly connected to
theories; grammar theories; most of
grounded on theories; one (1) to
and spelling are free the texts were
theories; grammar three (3) grammar
from errors. misspelled and
and spelling are free and spelling errors
grammatically
from errors.
incorrect.
Score 4 3 2 1
Not so clear and Unclear and
Profound and clear
Clear but lacks depth; shallow; somewhat shallow; rarely
My supported by what
supported by what supported by what supported by what
Reflection were observed and
were observed. were observed and were observed and 4
analyzed.
analyzed. analyzed.
Score 4 3 2 1
The portfolio is The portfolio is The portfolio is not The portfolio is not
My reflected in the reflected in the reflected in the reflected in the
Learning context of the context of the context of the context of the
Artifacts learning outcomes; learning outcomes; learning outcomes; learning outcomes; 4
Complete, well- Complete, well- Complete, not not complete, not

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organized, highly organized, relevant organized, relevant organized, not

relevant to the to the learning to the learning relevant
learning outcome. outcome. outcome.
Score 4 3 2 1
Submitted two (2)
Submitted before Submitted on the Submitted a day
Submission days or more after 4
the deadline. deadline. after the deadline.
the deadline.
Score 4 3 2 1
COMMENT/s Over-all Score Rating:(Based on
the transmutation)

Proposed Transmutation Table

Score 20 19-18 17 16 15 14 13-12 11 10 9-8 7-below
Grade 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.5 2.75 3.00 4 5

LOUIE B. VILLANUEVA _______________

Signature over printed name of the FS Teacher Date

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