LEARNING EPISODE 1

THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT

Activity 1.1 Exploring the School Campus

Resource Teacher: Jessica Nieto Teacher’s Signature: School: SDNHS

Grade/Year Level: Senior High Subject Area: English Date: September 18, 2024

OBSERVE

SCHOOL FACILITIES OBSERVATION CHECKLIST

Facilities Description Will it contribute to the

students’ learning and
development? Why?
Office of the Principal The principal’s office features Yes, a clean and organized
a well-kept and air conditioned principal’s office can set a
area. The principal table is a positive example for students
huge glass-topped table. It also encouraging them to maintain a
shows a numerous of display clean tidy and focused learning
awards that have been awarded environment.
to the school.
Library Six rows of bookshelves, four Yes, it will contribute to the
long tables, and one cubicle for students learning development
librarian. The book also because library is a key
ordered by subject and genre. resources for student learning.
It offers book, material and
program to help student learn
and grow.
Counselling Room Not Available
Canteen/Cafeteria The canteen is clean and well Yes, the canteen provide a
organized. There are two long nutritious meals and serve as a
table for students who eat social space where students
inside as well as chairs at the allow to interact with their
front of it they sell snack and friends that poster a positive
school supplies that may need relationship.
for students and teachers.
Medical Clinic The Medical Clinic is placed at The school clinic is necessary
the upside of the school it can in order to provide first aid and
easily found. There are medical services for students need.
tools and kit placed in the
cabinet and medicines. There
are bed, tables, and chairs.
Audio Visual/Learning Not Available
Resource Center
Science Laboratory It has a scientific equipment It provides a hands-on learning
and materials for conducting environment that allows
experiments and investigations. students to explore scientific
concepts.
Gymnasium .The school has only one It provides a space for physical
gymnasium it is an open court activity, which contribute to
gymnasium that they used for students learning development.
outdoor activities like sports, Physical activity can improve
programs and different cognitive function which can
 activities. enhance learning and academic
performance.
Auditorium Not Available
Outdoor/Garden Each side of the school has its A garden can contribute to
own garden. students learning development
a hands on, engaging space for
exploration and discovery.
Home Economics Room Not Available
Industrial Workshop Area Not Available
PTA Office Not Available
Comfort Room for Boys The boys comport room is A clean and hygienic
emitting a foul bad odor, even environment can help students
though there is a water present. to feel comfortable and
focused.
Comfort Room for Girls The girl’s comport room is A clean and maintained
well-maintained and has comport room can contribute to
running water available for their learning they feel ease
use. and comfortable.
Guidance Office The Guidance Office is well A guidance office contributes
ventilated with tables and to the development and
chairs for counselling students. learning because it support
students with a counselling,
advising and guidance. These
helps to address the personal,
social, and academic
challenges of the students.
Reading Room The Reading room placed This contribute to the students’
beside the library, it has 3 long development. By having this
tables and chairs that students facility they can focus on the
can accommodate. The room goals that need to employ for
was well ventilated. their readers.

An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

Guide Question Classroom Observation Report

1. Describe the community or Observing the community where the school is found, I feel
neighborhood where the school the sense of peace and harmony among its people living
is found. there. The neighborhood seems safe and secured as it being
monitored by the barangay police. There is also access to
store and computer shop that may provide needs of the
students and teachers.

2. Describe the school campus. The school is compose of old and new buildings, a wide
What colors do you see? What space for incentive activities accessible facilities, offices and
is the condition of the services. The color that dominates the campus are yellow,
buildings?
brown and green. Although not all buildings are good as new,
they are still functional and useful for students learning
activities.

3. Pass by the offices. What The offices are structured and organized. They are located
impression do you have of conveniently so people would find them easily. They have
these offices? bulletin board displayed outside their offices to keep people
informed of the latest announcements and memos.

4. Walk through the school The school halls are clean and quite. There are students in the
halls, the library, and the library silently reading books and answering their activities,
cafeteria. Look around and find and the librarian are busy organizing some books. The
out the other facilities that the
cafeteria looks small and has a few tables and chair but can
school has.
accommodate students need. The classrooms are clean,
organized and well ventilated. There are signage and proper
 label so that offices can be easily found.

Resource Teacher: Mrs. Jessica Nieto Teacher’s Signature: School: SDNHS

Grade/Year Level: Senior High Subject Area: English Date: September 18, 2024

1. Look at the walls of the classroom. What are posted on the walls? What heroes, religious features,
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 material/equipment are present?

4. Observe the students. How many are occupying one room?

5. Is the room well-lit and well-ventilated?

1. I see a picture of God and one quote on the wall, at the back of the classroom there are two display
boards. One board featured a list of students’ achievers, cleaners, and important national symbols like the
Philippine anthem, Panatang Makabayan, and Panunumpa. The other board displayed the classroom rules
and procedures. There are limited poster in the classroom due to recent government guidelines that have
restricted the display of certain images, including those of national heroes.

2. Teacher’s table located center in front of the blackboard. The chairs/desks are arranged five each side
(left and right) and until 3-4 rows. There is one meter in the aisle and students enter at the front and
backdoor.

3. There are incomplete materials present in each room while each of them has a television at the upper
part of blackboard and chalk. There is no other materials like books unless the teacher will require
students to borrow books from library or bring a learning resources materials from home. Some
equipment like projector or laptop is provided by the teacher.

4. Each classroom is being occupied by a minimum of 30 students but not more than 45 students. They
are seated according to a seat plan created by the teacher or the usual alphabetical seating arrangement.
Students who have visions problem are usually encouraged to sit in the front as well as those struggling
hearing from the distance.

5. Each classroom is well lit, clean and ventilated the windows are left clean in the morning to let in the
fresh air however students close the windows after class. The room has five ceiling fan and four
florescent light but not all are functioning. Overall, the classroom provides a comfortable space for
learning.

An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

CLASSROOM FACILITIES MATRIX

Classroom Facilities Description
(location, number, arrangement, condition)
1. Wall Displays There are numerous wall display in the back and each sides of the wall.
There are approximately 20 individual display boards arranged in grid.
The boards are in good conditions.

2. Teacher’s Table The teacher’s table is about 60x90 in size with drawer. It is place on
center in front facing the students. The table is in good condition with
minor scratches.
 3. Learner’s Desks The learner’s desk are in a good condition made of wood and metal.
There are about 40 desks that are arranged 5 each side and 4 rows.

4. Blackboard The blackboard is almost as long as the width of the wall. There are
chalks and eraser placed in the center. It is in good condition with minor
scratches, chalks marks and smudges.
5. Learning Materials / There are no available books and other learning materials/visual aids.
Visual Aids

Write your observation report here.

Name of the School Observed STO. DOMINGO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Location of the School SAN RAFAEL, STO. DOMINGO ALBAY
Date to Visit SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The security guards are accommodating.

The fences are strong help the school secured.
The principal and guidance office is easily located.
The classrooms are clean, although its old and some of the grills already have rusts.
The comfort rooms are accessible but not at all are functional.
There is a small space with a small stage in the lower center and a flag the upper center.
The school is a safe place for learning. The facilities are accessible and materials/ equipment are
functional. The school is conducive which matters the most.

ANALYZE

How do the school campus and the classroom in particular impact the learning of the students going to
school? What are your conclusions?

The school campus and classroom, it play a significant role in influencing student learning. If the school
and classroom facilities are not functional students might feel uncomfortable considering might affect
their learning while a well maintained and organized campus encourage students to attend and participate.
Students are given the tools and privileged to learn.

How does this relate to your knowledge of child and adolescent development? How does this relate to
your knowledge of facilitating learning?

Students learn easily if they were exposed to a friendly atmosphere and free from distractions. They could
easily learn if the teacher uses a variety of learning materials that motivate them always. For example,
teacher must follow the methods and techniques that are best for students to learn and see if it effective,
reflect and improve the teaching practices.

REFLECT
1. Would you like to teach in the school environment you just observed? Why? Why not?
Yes, I would like to teach in the school that I observed in the sense that the school is good. The building
is situated in a good place and provide a good ventilation the school is continue improving all the facility.
The school located that may access to different establishment and since this is my alma mater I would like
to teach here.
2. What kind of school campus is conducive to learning?
A school is conducive to learning if it contains complete facilities such as standard classrooms,
laboratories, library, and other school facilities which contribute to the learning of students. The
surroundings should be clean and well-maintained that students should feel safe and secure that consider
it as conducive.
3. What kind of classroom is conducive to learning?
A conducive classroom needs a healthy teacher a good ventilation, lightning, decoration, and
organization. The classroom should have all the things students and teacher need to learn. Most
important, it should be a friendly place where everyone feel safe and respected.
4. In the future, how can you accomplish your answer in number 3?
In the future, if I become a teacher someday, I’ll be resourceful and creative when I facilitate the
classroom. I make sure that the classroom is well-organized. I will be implementing rules, procedures,
and routines to have a classroom that is conducive to learning.
5. Write your additional learnings and insights here.
The physical appearance of the school including its buildings, grounds, and classroom can significant
influence the perceptions of parents, students, and the community. A clean and well-maintained school
environment can make a positive impression that promote trust and respect to the school, which can affect
the teaching and learning environment. As I observe the classrooms conditions help me to become aware
about how to achieve good and effective school environment.

OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT

Activity 1.2 Observing bulletin boards displays

Resource Teacher: Mrs Jessica Nieto Teacher’s Signature: ___________ School: SDNHS
Grade/Year Level: SHS Subject Area: ENGLISH Date: September 19, 2024

OBSERVE

An Observation Guide for BOARD DISPLAYS

Read the following carefully before you observe.

1. Go around the school and examine the board displays. How many board displays do you see?
As I go around the school, I noticed various display boards, including bulletin boards, information boards,
and transparency boards.

2. Where are the display boards found? Are they in places where target viewers can see them?
The display boards found were located near the school entrance, where students pass by and entering the
building. Some board display positioned beside the guards, ensuring that all students and visitors would
see the important information displayed.
3. What are the displays about? What key messages do they convey? What images and colors do you
see? How are the pieces of information and images arranged?
The display boards show information about enrollment, health and nutritional status, learner material,
promotion rate, school awards, annual implementation plan stakeholders, and participation it convey a
important overview of the school’s operations and achievements. The use of graphs and levels to measure
information provides a clear visual representation of data, making it easy for everyone to understand. The
minimalist design with a green theme show visually appealing and a professional look. The information
arranged in a logical and organized, ensuring that the display are easy to navigate and understand.

4. What materials were used in making the displays? Are borders used?
The display boards made of a sturdy material, such as wood and frame. They are framed with a simple
border, made of wood and a reflective material like a mirror, which help to protect information and
enhance the overall.

5. Do you notice some errors? (Misspelled words, grammar inconsistencies and the like)
I noticed some errors in the display, including piece of paper with images of building that was placed
inappropriate on the board.

6. Are the messages clear and easily understood?

The message on the display boards were clear and concise, making them easy to read and understand for
all students. The use of graphs and levels enhanced the clarity and effectiveness of the information being
presented.

7. Think about what got your attention. Why did it get your attention?
This display got my attention since they provided comprehensive information about the school, including
its vision, mission, guidelines, and available services. I enjoyed reading and analyzing the context.

8. Take a photo of the display boards (if allowed).

Based on the questions on the observation guide, write your observation report:

Observation REPORT

(You may paste picture of the Board displays here.)

1. The information board display located at the entrance of the school beside guard house.

2. The display board shows a variety of information such as the upcoming events, school activities and
other relevant details.

3. The board has a modern and visually appealing design, featuring a combination of text and graphics.

4. The board is well maintained and in a good condition, with no visible damage or signs of wear and tear
because it sealed with a glass to protect the paper.

5. The information board display is an effective communication tool and it provide essential information.
 BOARD DISPLAYS EVALUATION FORM

Topic of the Board Display INFORMATION BOARD

Location of the Board Display in School Beside the Guard House

Check the column that indicates your rating. Write comments to back up your ratings.

4- Outstanding 3- Very Satisfactory 2- Satisfactory 1- Needs Improvement

 Criteria NI S VS 0 Comments
1 2 3 4
Effective The information reach
Communication the students and teachers
It conveys the  in an effective clear, and
message quickly timely manner. It is well
and clearly expressed.
Attractiveness The layout of the
Colors and information board shows
arrangement catch  minimalist designs that
and hold interest can caught learner’s
attention.
Balance The objects are neatly
Objects are place
arranged so stability 
is perceived.

Unity Shapes are simple and

Repeated shapes or green mostly use that
colors or use of  complemented the
borders hold display minimalist designs.
together.

Interactivity Every students can be

The style and attracted to the
approach entice  information board.
learners to be
involved and
arranged.
Legibility The information boards
Letters and shows creative,
illustrations can be minimalist graphics that
seen from a good  are sure to attract
distance. student’s attention.

Correctness The information board

It is free from expresses ideas. It is
grammar errors,  simple and clear.
misspelled words,
ambiguity.

Durability
It is well- The information board
constructed; items  was durable and the
are securely papers were securely
attached. attached, ensuring that
the information remained
intact and easily
accessible.

Bulletin Board Evaluated by:

Location:
Brief Description of the Bulletin Board:
EVALUATION

Strengths Weaknesses
Description of the Bulletin Board The information shows their There are fewer photos available.
Layout past and previous
achievements during the
school activities from the
monthly celebration of
different events, incoming
activities and
announcements.
 Evaluation of educational content The Information Board are Some information posted is not
and other aspects creatively attractive and it updated particularly the general
has full of information that information column.
may needed by the students
and teachers.
Recommendations or
Suggestions for
Improvement

The displayed board, the school should improve their layout design. As concerned as the school promoting
a knowledge the background and important information. They need to improve the display board for the
students, teachers and visitors so it can catch the attention and recognize the services that the school
provide. The theme, topic, colors, design are well balanced display, and all are important.

Signature of Evaluator over Printed Name:

Based on your suggestions, make your board display lay-out. You may present your output
through any of these:
 A hand-made drawing or layout
 An electronic (computer) drawing/illustrations or layout
 A collage

My Board Display Lay-out

ANALYZE

What do you think was the purpose of the board display?

The purpose of the board display is simply to inform about the current events, school activities and other
relevant details. It provide a true information with a basis to ensure students and teachers are well
informed and can make informed decisions.

Does the board display design reflect the likes/interests of its target audience? Why? Why not?
The display board design are minimalist and green theme may appeal some audience it’s differ on their
preferences, but it may not reflect the interest of all students. I think the school need them to improve the
visual elements can help to make the display board more appealing to a wider range of audiences.

Was the language used clear and simple for the target audience? Why? Why not?
The language used in the display boards was clear and simple, making it easy for all students to
understand the information presented. The message and information was clear so that the intended
message was effectively disseminate to the audience.

Was the board display effective? Why? Why not?

The display board were effective in conveying information due to their clear and concise content, which
provided valuable insights into the school activities and operations. The use of visual and layout enhance
the effectiveness of display board, ensuring that the information was easily accessible and understandable
for all.

What suggestions can you make?

I suggest that add design and make it more interesting for everyone by adding QR codes, links or
interactive activities.
.

My Proposed Board Display

Theme: School-Related Topic

Board Title: DISCOVER

Rationale:
(Purpose)
The purpose of my proposed board display are to showcase with the information they need to know
about school related matters such as achievements, upcoming events, and opportunities.
Highlighting the school life offers and numerous benefits like knowledge, skills and values in the
future.

Objectives:

To provide the school’s teachers, students and visitors with the information on the school
achievements, upcoming events, and opportunities offers an interesting side of learning.

Best features of my proposed bulletin enhancement:

I plan to use a modern and visually design, a combination of text, graphics and photographs. I
would like to add QR codes or links to provide additional information or access to online resources.
By incorporating the links I will add some interesting puzzle games that may help improve their
learning.

Content resources (Name each needed resource and give each a brief description):

By showing the achievements, events and opportunities. I will add a plan that help to track their
likes so they participate on upcoming events. I aim to create a display board that is informative,
resourceful, and inspiring by tracking students’ interaction and feedback to assess the effectiveness
of the display board and make necessary adjustments to ensure that the audience will find it useful.

Materials for aesthetic enhancement:

For the materials I prepared to submit since a detailed proposal outlining the necessary material and
costs for enhancing the display board. I can demonstrate to responsible spending and increase the
likelihood of securing the necessary funds for the display board enhancement.
 REFLECT

1. Name at least five skills that a teacher should have to be able to come up with effective board
displays. Elaborate on why each skill is needed.

Innovative: I believe that the teacher should try new things even if the topic assigned for bulletin
board display is old. The teacher should be able to produce something fresh, new, different, and
interesting that can capture the attention of the students.
Resourceful: Not all schools provide everything for the set-up of bulletin boards. Hence, a
teacher should be able to deal skillfully despite the lack of resources.
Creative: There are an abundance of resources available over the Internet to enhance the
creativity of the teacher. Through creativity, the bulletin board can easily capture the attention
and the eyes of the students.
Tech-Equipped: It is important to be updated with resources that are available over the Internet.
A lot of useful data are being shared online by fellow teachers. The key is to select the
appropriate resources for your target audience.
Organization: The content and outline of the bulletin board should be well thought of. There
should be a balance between photos and texts.

2. Which of the skills you named in # 1 do you already have? Recall your past experiences in
making board displays. How do you practice these skills?
I believe that I am organized, resourceful, and tech-equipped. I have become more selective of
information that I provide to my students. I have developed the skill to separate and use only the
most useful and important data. Lastly, as far as technology is concerned, I learn how to weight
whether the available online resources are useful and appropriate to my students or not. I also
ensure that what I display in the bulletin board is also discussed in the classroom.

3. Which skills do you still need to develop? What concrete steps will you take on how you can
improve on or acquire these skills?
I have to admit that I am not really a creative person when it comes to drawing or coloring but I
always try my best in what I do. I believe that these skills can be developed over time through
constant practice.

LINK Theory Practice

1. C
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. C
 SHOW Your Learning Artifacts

My Personal Illustration of an Effective

School Environment
Let your
creativity shine!

On the opposite box,

present an
illustration showing
your idea of an
effective school
environment through
any of these:

 A descriptive
Paragraph
 A Photo
Essay
 A sketch or
Drawing

A poem, song or
rap