FS

Exploting the
Curriculum

FIELD STUDYpisode 1
EPISODE 1

THERMOMETER CHECK

Name of FS Student: Jozelle Joy D. Porto

Course: BSED Mathematics Year & Section: Math 4-1
Resource Teacher: Ms. Mary Jel Delos Reyes
Cooperating School : Malanday National Highschool
Your Target
At the end of this activity, you should be able to describe through your reflection of how the school promotes
partnership and dialogue.
Your Map
For this process, go through the following steps:

To reach your target, do the following tasks:

Step 1: Visit a school and study its vision, mission, and

goals in relation to the schools curriculum.
Step 2: Observe the interaction between and
among students, teachers, and other school
personnel.
Step 3: Write down your observation and
discuss with your classmates and FS Teacher.
Step 4: Generate insights from your
observation and discussion.
Step 5: Reflect on your
experiences.

Your Tools

For this episode, please use the Activity Forms provided for you below.

My Observation Report on Interaction

Enriching
Activities

Name: Jozelle Joy D. Porto

Year/Course:
My
Name
of the School Observed:
Malanday
National Highschool Script
Teacher-to-Student
Interaction
Patterns:
Grade Level: Grade 7 The day starts
Section:
Joy,Courage,Wisdom
and theLove,
sudents
are preparing in going to school.The students are going to
Subject
Observed:
Mathematics
school
with their
friends
that are
also
studying
the same school.
The teachers
interaction
to students
shows
concern
and
love.
Theirininteraction
is
School
alwaysAddress:
about the performance of students in classand they also try to discipline their
Student A: Do you have your project in Math?
Date
of Visit:
students.
Teachers give pieces of advice to their students.
Observations:

Student B: Yes, Do you watch our game yesterday?

Student A: Yes, of Course..

Student-to-Non-Teaching
Personnel
Patterns:
Observe the class of grade
7 theirInteraction
topic is about
scientific digits
While they are walking to their respective room they greet their teachers "Good Morning"

Students interaction to that

non they
teaching
see. personnel happens during break time or when the
class in finish. Their interaction is casual with each other.
Student-to-Student Interaction
Patterns:
The class starts
and the students are paying attention to their teachers and ask questions
sometimes.

Most of the students interactions with their classmates is about their activities
outside the school. BoysWhile
always
with boys
and
same as the girls.
the interact
teacher discuss
about
measurements
Student A: Ma'am, Is it true that in ancient times they use their body parts in measuring?

Student-to-Teacher Interaction Patterns:

Teacher A: Yes...
Teacher-to-Teacher Interaction
Patterns:
The students interaction to teacher has a respect. They always give respect to
Theinteraction
discussion to
continues...
As I observed the teacher
their co teacher is in friendly way. They
their teacher when discussing and when they are around the room.
always greet, chit chat and joke with each other when they are free and having a
When breaktime comes...
breaktime in the faculty room
Students go to the canteen and have their snacks.
Student A: Ms, can I buy a bottle of water
Canteen personnel: (gives the water) just put it inside the garbage bag when its empty..

Create a
scenario where
any of the above
interactions occur in the school. Make a script of their dialogue, bearing in mind that this partnership is built on
developing a climate of respect, harmony and cooperation.

While the students having their breaktime.. the teachers also have their break inside the
faculty room..
Teacher A: Your advisory class is very active in my subject..
Teacher B: Im glad about it...
Teachers have their chit chat with each other while they have their free time.
When class continues...
Teacher A: ( ask questions to student C why he is always absent)
Teacher A: Why are you always absent in my class? Do you have a problem in your house
or in my class?
Student C: No ma'am
Teacher A : if there is no problem why are you always absent?
Student C: Is it about my classmates ma'am
Teacher A: okay. I'll talk to yous classmates.. and I hope that from now on I will see you i
my class.
Student C: yes ma'am.
The class continues..
and when the class ended the students bid their goodbyes to thier teacher and classmates..

Your Analysis

Why is a classroom a miniature of a greater society?

Classroom is a miniature of a greater society because there is a leader which is the teacher who have concerns
and love to his/her citizen which is the students. The citizens which is the students show respect and obeytheir leader
which is the teacher.

What are found in the classrooms that are similar to what can be observed in society?
The interaction between the teachers, students, non teaching personnel and co teachers shows similarity to
our society. The respect that is given to the leaders. The unity of the students, teachers and personnels.

FS

FIELD STUDY
EPISODE 2

Exploring the
Curriculum

COME, LETS TALK

Name of FS Student: Jozelle Joy D. Porto

Course: BSED Mathematics Year & Section: Math 4-1
Resource Teacher: Ms. Mary Jel Delos Reyes
Cooperating School : Malanday National Highschool
Your Target
At the end of this activity, the students should be able to describe the interaction pattern that occurs between
the teachers and learners as provided in the curriculum.
Your Map
For this process, go through the following steps:
Step 1: Visit a school and observe how the teacher
provides the opportunity to the learners to interact with
one another in doing ones roles.
Step 2: Record how roles are performed by the
teacher and the learners.
Step 3: Make your own documentation of the
dialogue or conversation based on the
observed roles that each one performs which
you feel could have been livelier.
Step 4: Highlight the aspect of the
dialogue that indicates the teacher as
a role model in developing the values
in the process of learning.

Your Tools

For this episode, please use the Activity Forms provided for you below.

Your
My Observation Report on Interaction
Name: Jozelle Joy D. Porto
Year/Course:
Name of the School Observed: Malanday National Highschool
Grade Level: Grade 7
Section: love,Joy, Courage, Wisdom
Subject Observed: Mathematics
School Address:
Date of Visit:
Situation
The interaction between the teacher and students while discussing the lesson.
The Dialog
Teacher: How many significant digits are there in 123?
Student: three (3) significant digits ma'am
Teacher: what rule is that?
Student: all non zeros are significant.
Teacher: very good.
(Describe how the teacher communicates the lesson and how the learners are responding to the
teacher. Take note of the manner the teacher accepts or rejects the responses of the learners.
You may present your observations through direct quotes from the teachers and learners in the
dialogue.)
Personal Reflections on the Dialogue
The dialog shows that the teacher has a good interaction to the students. The students
respond to their teacher when he/she is asking. Also the teachers do the same to the
students.
Analysis

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

It is important im students learning and in class because it makes the learning active and attentive. It also
makes the students to think creatively and critically

What learning benefits could teachers and students draw from intentional classroom dialogue?
It will enhance the communication skills of students and teacher. It also improve their confidence in speaking
and their vocabulary.

FS

Exploring the
Curriculum

FIELD STUDY
EPISODE 3
TELL ME

Name of FS Student: Jozelle Joy D. Porto

Course: BSED Mathematics Year & Section: Math 4-1
Resource Teacher: Ms. Mary Jel Delos Reyes

Cooperating School : Malanday National Highschool

Your Target
At the end of this episode, you should be able to deliberate on the principles involved in designing the curriculum
and the learning activities provided.
Your Map
In your observation, please do the following steps:

Step 1: Critique the information from the curriculum theory and practice through observation of the:
a. Learning Environment
b. Subject Matter
c. Books and Internet
Resources used

My Observation Report
Name: Jozelle Joy D. Porto
Subject Observed: Mathematics
Step 3: Reflect on your experience.

Your Tools
For this episode, please use the Activity Forms provided for you below.

Learning Environment

Subject Matter/ Covered

Library and/ or internet

resources

The learning
The subject matter
The school does not
Step 2: Write your observations including the information
environment
of gather.
the
covered all what is
have yet a library and
you
grade 7 love is well
included in the
computers and
maintained. The chairs
curriculum of the
computer laboratory.
and tables are enough
subjects
The school is new and
for the class and they
not yet finish that shy
are properly arranged.
other facilities are not
The lights and
in the school yet.
ventilation are good.
The classroom is clean

and the walls have

pose of their cleaners,
officers and
inspirational quotes

Learning Environment

Subject Matter/ Covered

Library and/ or internet

resources

My Insights and Reflections

Learning Environment

Subject Matter/ Covered

Library and/ or internet

resources

Although the school is

new and not yet finish.
The classrooms are
well maintained and its
conducive to learning.
Students have a good
learning environment

The learning objectives

are taught

There is no library and

computers because the
school is new and not
yet done. So i think he
students are having a
hard time in their other
references in their
subject and their skills
in computer area are
not yet enhanced and
taught

Your Analysis
Why should teachers know about curriculum design?
It is important to the teachers to have their knowledge about the curriculum.Curriculum is the guide of the
teachers on what is taught to the students. Stakeholders of the curriculum need to know about it.

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

The students are the center of learning. The curriculum is based from the needs of the students. They modify the
curriculum if it is not appropriate to the needs and interest of the students.

Your Reflections

From your FS experience, keep in touch with our most meaningful learning and express it through abstract
visual representation. Please use appropriate colors to represent your feelings and significant learning.

FS
FIELD STUDY
EPISODE 4

Exploring the
Curriculum

BRIDGING EDUCATIONAL PROCESSES

Name of FS Student: Jozelle Joy D. Porto

Course: BSED Mathematics Year & Section: Math 4-1
Resource Teacher: Ms. Mary Jel Delos Reyes
Cooperating School : Malanday National Highschool

Your Target

At the end of this activity, you should be able to identify educational programs that coonect the school with the larger
historical, social, cultural and political processes.
Your Map
For this
episode, go
through the
following steps:

My Observation Report
Name: Jozelle joy D. Porto
Date of Observation:
School: Malanday National Highschool
SubjectObserved: Mathematics
Activities

Date

Participants

Mechanics

1. Environmental
awareness
2. Robotics dance
competition
(elimination)
3.

1. September
10, 2016
2. September
23,2016
3.

1. Selected
students
2. Selected
students
3.

1. None
2. 10-12
members
per group.
5-6 minutes
including
entrance
and exit.
3.
Your Tools
For this
episode, please
use the Activity
Forms provided
for you below.

Awards given: certificates and trophies

Recipients:

Ramp 1: Visit a school and examine their calendar of

activities. See how the students, community stakeholders
are involved.
Ramp 2: Identify the programs where the leaders create
rewards for certain practices in delivering services to
stakeholders. Record the observations on the calendar of
activities, programs and awards and the participation of
stakeholders.

How important is involvement of all stakeholders of the school in the schools program and activities?
Ramp 3: Reflect on how the stakeholders participate in

Stakeholders involvement to the school activitiesschool

are important
because they are the one who supports and
activities.
facilitate it. Like for example community and parents are stakeholders, parents support their child to noin in the
activities while the community helps to provide materials and equipment needed.

What specific principle of curriculum development justifies the importance of cooperation and collaboration
among all stakeholders of the school?
Stakeholders are the one who decides if the activities or program of the school will continue or not. It is
important that they have the unity and participate in all programs that the school implemented for the students
learning experiences

FS

FIELD STUDY
EPISODE 5

Exploring the
Curriculum

COLLECT AND CRITIQUE

Name of FS Student: Jozelle Joy D. Porto

Course: BSED Mathematics Year & Section: Math 4-1
Resource Teacher: Ms. Mary Jel Delos Reyes
Cooperating School: Malanday National Highschool

Your Target
At the end of this episode, you should be able to explain the importance of the curriculum through reflections
from the observations made about it as used by the teacher.
Your Map
In your observation, please do the following steps:

Ramp 1: Revisit a school and request the teacher to show

you a syllabus of a particular subject.

Ramp 2: Analyze the syllabus in terms of the following:

a. Topic
b. Learning Activities
c. Assessment of Learning

My Interview
Reporton the process of preparing
Ramp 3: Interview
a teacher
(Analysis of the topic,the
Learning
Activities,
Assessment
used
in relation to Curriculum
syllabus,
givingand
attention
to the
following:
a. Challenges
Elements)
My Analysis
Report
b. Resources
needed
strategies
Name of Teacher Interviewed:c. Planning
Ms. Mary
Jel Delos Reyes

Name: Jozelle Joy D. Porto

School:
Date of Malanday
Interview:National Highschol

School: Malanday National Highschool

Date of Observation:
Subject Observed:
Ramp 4: Mathematics
Examine the assessment tools used by critiquing
whether or not it is a product-based or performanceYour Tools
Interviewer:

Grade/Year Level & Section of Class Handled: Grade 7- Love

The Topic
Learning Activities
Assessment of the learning
Challenges
To teach the students the
Measurementin easy
basic mathematics
way. To strengthen their
knowledge on the
foundation of mathematics

Resources Needed

Planning Strategies

Visual aids and guide books

Interactive discussion

First familiarize the students

Seatwork, Recitation, and
in the topics. Expose them to
Assignment
basic math problems. After
that assess them then
evaluate the results

For this episode,

please use the
Activity Forms
provided for you
below.

Your Tools
For this
episode, please use
the Activity

Your Analysis

How important is it for teachers and curriculum planners to anchor their curricular plans to specific theories
and principles of curriculum development?
Theories and principle of curriculum are the guide in teaching what should the students learn. If the teacher
ignore it they would miss some learning aspects that the students should learn. Curriculum should be obey for the
learning of the students.

Aside from the teachers, who else should be involved in the curriculum planning? Explain our thoughts.
A good curriculum is democratically percieved. In planning the curriculum it should involve every
stakeholders like community, teachers, administrators, parents, students, principals etc.because they have
differnet perspective and experiences and interest. Curriculum should involved the stakeholders so that it will
be a good curriculum.

Your Reflections
From your FS experience, take a look into your significant learning and personal reflection. Express it in a
simple poem. Then share it with your classmates and FS teacher.

The Teachers
There are different kinds of teachers.
There are strict, kind, idol, lazy, etc.
But i know all of them are there to guide the
Students behaviour and to gives us knowledge and informations
that we will use not only in school but in everyday life.

They are diverse but they have one goal

And that is to educate students.

FS

FIELD STUDY
EPISODE 6
CHECK POINTS

Exploring the
Curriculum

Name of FS Student: Jozelle Joy D. Porto

Course: BSED Mathematics Year & Section: Math 4-1
Resource Teacher: Ms. Mary Jel Delos Reyes
Cooperating School : Malanday National Highschool

Your Target
At the end of this activity, you should be able to give some principles involved in designing a curriculum.
Your Map
For this process, go through the following steps:
Step 1: Visit a school and choose a class to be observed.
My Observation
Then arranged
with the Report
teacher that you are going to

Name: Jozelle Joy D. Porto Year/Course: BSED math

4-12: Take note the different learning environment
Step
Subject Observed: Mathematics
provided in the lesson plan for the specific subject area.
Grade Level: Grade 7
Section: Love Generate information on the following: Objectives,
Strategies, and Assessment tools used.

Observations:

Step 3: Find out whether or not strategies are aligned

with the objectives and assessment of learning. Make a
matrix of information from the observations made.

Class of Grade 7 Love. Their teacher in math is Ms Mary

Reyes
their
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Reflect
on and
your
FS topic
experience and share
isScientific Notation
thoughts, insights and feelings in class.
Your Tools

Teachers Objectives:
Write very large and very small numbers in scientific notation.

For this episode,

please use the
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provided for you
below.

Describe the Strategies:

Objectives
Strategies
Assessment
Remarks
The
teacher
recalls
their
previous
topic
about
significant
digits
and
also
she
gives
example
in
(write down teachers
(describe the
(describe the
(write your judgement
reallearning
life situations.
objectives)
strategies used by the
assessment method/s
on the alignment of
teacher)
and tool/s used)
objectives, strategies
and assessment)
Describe the Assessment Tools used:
Recitation, the students answers on board and seatwork.

Write very large and

very small numbers in
scientific notation.

The teacher recalls

their previous topic
about significant
digits and also she
gives example in real
life situations.

Recitation, the
students answers on
board and seatwork.

The alignment of the

objectives, assessment
and strategies are
appropriate. The
activities done are
parallel to the
objectives and the
strategies used are
also parallel to the
objective.

Your Analysis
Why do teachers need to align the objectives, strategies and assessment?
It is important that your strategies and assessment are parallel to your objectives. Because you cannnot
achieve the set learning objectives if your assessment and strategies are not aligned. Also you cannot evaluate
properly if your students learn what shoul they learn base on your objective.

How should teachers align their objectives, strategies, and assessment? Suggest some strategies.
First set your objectives for your lesson but your objectives must be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Result
oriented and Time bound.Then choose and use strategies that is aligned to your objectives and it is also based on the
needs and interest of your students. Then prepare an assessment that is anchored on your objectives to test if your
students achieve your objectives for them.

Your Reflections
What has been your most meaningful experience in this episode? What makes it meaningful to you?
How could such an experience help you become a better teacher?

My most meaningful experiences for me in this episode are when I ask the challenges or objectives
of the teacher and their strategies to meet their goal or objectives. I realize their hard work to meet and give
the learning needs of their students. This situation helps me to do all my best and be a good teacher that will
provide all the learning needs of the students for their improvement and for their better future