The Learner's Developme NT and Environent: Field Study

FS 1
The
Learners
Developme
FIELD STUDY
nt
Episode 2
and
LEARNERS CHARACTERISTICS
AND NEEDS
Environent
Name of FS Student Frences Mhae A. Abella
Course Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics Year & Section 2-1
Resource Teacher Ronalyn Del Rosario Signature _____________________
Cooperating School Lawang Bato National High School
Your Target
At the end of this activity, you will gain competence in differentiating the
characteristics and needs of learners from different developmental levels.
Your Map
To reach your target, do the following tasks:
Step 1
Observe 3 groups of learners
from different levels
(preschool, elementary, and
high school)
Step 2
Describe each of the learners
based on your observations
Step 3
Validate your observation
by interviewing the
learners.
Step 4
Compare them in terms of
their interests and needs.
Your
Tools
Use the activity form provided for you to document your observations.
An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

Read the following statements carefully. Then write your observation report
on the provided space. Your teacher may also recommend another observation
checklist if a more detailed observation is preferred.
Physical
1. Observe their gross motor skills. How they carry themselves? How they move,
walk, run, go up the stairs, etc.?
2. Are gross movements clumsy or deliberate/smooth?
3. How about their fine motor skills? Writing, drawing, etc.
Social
1. Describe how they interact with teachers and other adults.
2. Note how they also interact with peers. What do they talk about? What are their
concerns?
Emotional
1. Describe the emotional disposition or temperament of the learners. (happy, sad,
easily cries, mood-shifts)
2. How do they express their wants/needs? Can they wait?
3. How do they handle frustrations?
4. Describe their level of confidence as shown in their behaviour. Are they selfconscious?
Cognitive
1. Describe their ability to use words to communicate their ideas. Note: their
language proficiency.
2. Describe how they figure out things. Do they comprehend easily? Look for
evidence of their thinking skills.
3. Where there opportunities for problem solving? Describe how did they show
problem solving abilities
Learners Development Matrix

Record the data you gathered about the learners characteristics and needs in this
matrix. This will allow you to compare the characteristics and needs of learners at
different levels. The items under each domain are by no means exhaustive. These are just
sample indicators. You may add other aspects which you may have observed.
Developmet Domain
Physical
Gross-motor skills
Preschooler
Elementary
High School
Indicate age range of

children observed:
________

children observed:
________

children observed:
12-14 yrs. Old_
The children are

very hyper
because they
are just grade 7
students.
Theres an
improvement on
their writings
and drawings
The students
respects their
teacher and they
treat them as
their second
parent.
Fine-motor skills
Self-help skills
Others
Social
Interaction with
Teachers
Interaction with
Classmates/Friends
Interests
Others
Emotional
Moods and
temperament,
expression of feelings
Emotional
Independence
Others
They got a
bonding
through each
other but also
the issue of
bullying was
always present.
Students are
easily amazed
of what they
see, also if it is
new to their
sight.
If there was
something that
they really
want, they shout
so loud or they
make some
puppy face
that was so
irresistible. If
they frustrate
they become
sad and be quiet
for some time.
Cognitive
Communication Skills
Thinking Skills
Problem-solving
Others
Their
vocabulary in
English are not
yet developed
and they didnt
know how to
used the words
properly.
Some of the
students
understand
things or figure
it out easily but
some of them
need a guidance
for them to
understand
something.
If it is regarding
in math, I think
they can solve it
but with the
proper guidance
of their teacher.
Your Analysis
Write the most salient developmental characteristics of the learners you observed.
Based on these child characteristics, think of implications for the teacher.
Example:
Level
Salient Characteristics
Observed
Preschool
Age Range of Learners observed
3-4
Preschoolers like to move

around a lot.
Implications to the
Teaching-Learning
Process
Level
Preschool
Age Range of Learners
observed _____
Elementary
observed _____
Salient Characteristics
Observed
Therefore, the teacher

should remember to use
music and movement
activities not just in PE but
in all subject areas.
Therefore, teachers should
not expect pre-schoolers to
stay seated for a long period
of time.
Implications to the TeachingLearning Process
High School
observed 12-14__
Highschool students in
this age is not matured
yet thats why they
want to play, talk, and
interact in the people
surrounds them.
Therefore, the teacher must

understand this kind of behavior.
He/she must have a lot of patience in
him/herself. And also they must
guide their students regarding in the
lesson to be tackled on that day.
Your Reflections
1. While you were observing the learners, did you recal your own experiences when
you were their age? What similarities or differences do you have with the learners
you observed?
Yes, I remember when I was a first year highschool, I really want to talk
and talk to my classmates, friends and I can say that I am the noisiest that time, but
when the teachers comes to our class I transformed into a quiet one and listened to
my teachers discussion so that I can easily understand the lesson to be discussed.
2. Think of a teacher you cannot forget for positive or negative reasons. How did
she/he help or not help you with your needs (physical, emotional, social,
cognitive)? How did it affect you?
Mrs. Rosemarie K. Factor, a Math and Science teacher of mine back
when I was in first year highschool. Why? Simply because she is the one who
motivates me to won the 3rd place in Math Quiz Bee that time. Though I am the
only one who come from the lower section to compete the said competition, Mrs.
Factor told me that I must give my 100% and should not be afraid to lose because
it was part of the competition. Thats why Im thankful to her.
3. Which is your favourite theory of development? How can this guide you as a
future teacher?
Erik Erikson theory of development. Because of this theory of
development I can understand why the students are like that and also their
behavior in which are involve in the different level.
4. Share your other insights here.
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FS 1

An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

Learners Development Matrix

Indicate age range of

Indicate age range of

Indicate age range of

The children are

Preschoolers like to move

Therefore, the teacher

Implications to the TeachingLearning Process

Therefore, the teacher must

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