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Episode 1 The School Environment

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Episode 1 The School Environment

School Facilities Observation 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, and say how each
will contribute to the students’ learning and development.

Facilities Description Will it contribute to the


students’ learning and
development? Why?
Office of the Principal

Library

Counseling Room

Canteen/Cafeteria

Medical Clinic

Audio Visual/Learning
Resource Center

Science Laboratory

Gymnasium

Auditorium

Outdoor/Garden

Home Economics Room

Industrial Workshop
Area

PTA Office

Comfort Room for Boys

Comfort Room for Girls

Others (Please Specify)


An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT
Read the following statements carefully. Then write your observation report on the space
provided.

Guide Question Classroom Observation Report


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.
Resource Teacher:________________ Teacher’s Signature: _____________School:_________________

Grade/Year Level: ________________ Subject Area: ___________________ Date: _________________

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 ae arranged. Where is the teachers 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-lit and well-ventilated?

CLASSROOM FACILITIES MATRIX

Classroom Facilities Description


(location, number, arrangement, condition)
1. Wall displays
2. Teacher’s Table
3. Learner’s Desks
4. Blackboard
5. Learning Materials/ Visual Aids
ANALYZE

1. How do the school campus and the classroom in particular impact the learning of the
students going to school? What are your conclusions?
2. How does this relate to your knowledge of child and adolescent development? How does
this relate to your knowledge of facilitating learning?

REFLECT

1. Would you like to teach in the school environment you just observed? Why?
2. What kind of school campus is conducive to learning?
3. What kind of classroom is conducive to learning?
4. In the future, how can you accomplish your answer in number 3?
5. Write your additional learnings and insights here.
Check (✓) the box that corresponds to the learning environment of the class you have observed.

The learning environment…. Yes No Remarks


1. is clean and orderly
2. has policies that ensure the safety and security of students
3. has space where students can play
4. displays work of students
5. allows students to freely express their thoughts and ideas
6. gives students an opportunity to take part in the formulation
of classroom rules and policies
7. has teachers who are calm and respectful
8. encourages students to explore and learn on their own
9. gives students opportunities to correct mistakes
10. encourages students to resolve conflicts peacefully

Read carefully and answer the following questions based on what you have observed in class.

1. What features of the learning environment have significantly contributed to the students’
learning?
2. In your own opinion, how can the school’s learning environment be improved?
3. How does Maslow’s theory explain the importance of security and safety in ensuring that learning
will take place?

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