Activity 3– Distinctness of a Learner

FIELD STUDY 1
in a Diverse Classroom

Name of FS Student Selena Kim M. Naris

Course, Year and Section BPED 4-1
Name of FS Mentor Mrs. Gloria Capanang
Date October 13, 2022

Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of this activity, the FS student must be able to achieve the following intended learning outcomes:
1. describe the characteristics, needs and interests of learners in a diverse classroom;
2. determine, understand, and accept the learners’ diverse background;
3. identify best practices in dealing with diversity in the classroom; and
4. value the importance of diversity of learners including differentiated learning strategies, multiple intelligence
and Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSENs) in the inclusive classroom.

LEARNING OVERVIEW:

Activity 3- PPST Domain 3: Diversity of Learners provides the opportunity to understand learners how differences in
gender, racial, cultural, and religious background affects the interaction in school, learn about the practices and strategies that
teachers use in dealing with diversity in classroom.

Observation/Interview

Read the following carefully before you begin to observe and write your observation report on the space provided.

1. Observe diversity of learners in a classroom.

2. Observe and describe the characteristics, needs and interests of learners.
3. Take note of the importance of diversity in a classroom, the differentiated learning strategies used, the multiple
intelligence, and the LSENs in the inclusive classroom.
4. Analyze the impact of teaching and learning to diverse learners.

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Write your Narrative Report on Domain 3 Diversity of Learners

Discussion/Lecture

During the first day of our Field study, October 12, 2022, we are very
nervous and anxious because that was the first time that we will experience
sitting in a classroom not as students but as observers. We first gathered at
Pangasinan State Univeristy- Bayambang Campus grounds to check the
attendance and to discuss again what we should do inside the school we are
assigned, in Bautista National High School. When we arrived in the school, we
went first to the office of the School Principal to introduce ourselves and our
course. The School Principal together with other school heads inside the office
welcomed us warmly with smile on their faces. After the short introduction they
dismissed us for us to proceed to our respective cooperating teacher. We are
assigned to Mr. Denver Seguban’s class, Grade 10- Pineda. Mr. Seguban
conducted a long quiz in preparation for the upcoming quarter exams. Since we
are not able to observe the class discussion because of the quiz, we observed
how the students behave while answering the test and even after the test. I
noticed that there few students who have near-sightedness. The teacher
addressed this problem by letting them sit in front and reading the test questions
clearly and loudly. After the quiz, he let his students check the answers while
discussing it one by one which I think an effective strategy for the students to
remember the concepts. The differences of the students, whether physically or
culturally is not a hindrance for them to learn equally. The diversity of students
may be a challenge for the teacher but these differences makes up a great
foundation for mutual respect and understanding inside and outside the
classroom.

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Read the following carefully before you begin to observe a class. Write your observation report on the space
provided.

1. How much interaction is there in the classroom? Describe how the students interact with one another
and with the teacher. Are there groups that interact more with the teacher than others?

- Since the teacher conducted a long quiz, the students are focused on the
test questions in front. During the quiz, the students are behaved. The
students are free to ask questions and tell their concerns to the teacher.
After the quiz, during the checking of the answers, most of the students
are participative in verifying their answers. The teacher is considerate
with corrections. I notice that some students are very quiet and inactive.

2. Observe the learner’s behavior during the conduct of the class. How do they behave and interact
differently?

- I observe that the students are divided from those who are participative
and those who are not. You can easily determine the active students
during class hours because they are usually the ones who ask questions
or answer the questions. The teacher’s distance from the students is a
great factor for the students at the back not to get the question that’s why
the teacher is roaming around the classroom while telling the test
questions.

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3. Describe the relationship among the learners. Do the learners cooperate with or compete against each
other?

- Most of the students of Grade 10-Pineda are attentive and participative. The

teacher maintained a good rapport with the student but he still imposes authority

towards them. Mutual respect is clearly seen inside the classroom. The students

are cooperative not only with the teacher but also with their classmates. I don’t

think that they see each other as competitors because I observed that most of

them are taking considerations in checking the papers. The teacher handled the

queries and concerns of the students very well.

4. Who among the students participated actively? Who among them asked most for help?

- The students seated in front of the classroom are the ones who

participated actively during the class discussion. They are mostly the

ones to who asked questions and also answered questions. The students

at the back are behave and quiet compared to the students in front. There

is one student who asked for help when he can’t read the questions

properly due to his problem in eye sight.

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5. When a learner is called and cannot answer the teacher’s question, do the classmates try to help him?
Or do they raise hand, so that the teacher will call them instead?

- If a learner is called and cannot answer the teacher’s question,

the other learners are trying to help him/her by giving hints and
clues so that she/he can answer the question. There was also an
instance that the other learner raised his/her hand so that the
teacher will call him/her instead.

Analyze

Answer the following questions:

Identify the person who play the key roles in the relationships and interactions in a virtual
classroom. What roles do they play? Is there somebody who appears to be the leader, a
mascot/joker, an attention seeker, a little teacher, a doubter/ pessimist?

- I noticed that their class president always takes the lead in the class and I can
also see her as a little teacher because she guides her classmates about the
instructions. One of the male students appears to be an attention seeker to me
because he butts in even though he’s not the one being asked. Most of the
students are very cooperative with the teacher especially about jokes and fun
time.

How does the teacher influence the class interaction considering the individual differences of the
students in a classroom?

- The teacher let everyone say their thoughts if they have any, one at a time. He
kept the mood of the classroom very light and comfortable. It is seen on how the
students interacted with their teacher as well as with their classmates. I think that
the teacher handled the diversity of his students properly.

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Reflect

1. How did you feel as you observed in the classroom? Did you feel a sense of oneness
or unity among the learners, and between the teacher and the learners?

- As I was observing the classroom, I noticed that the students are

very participative with the teacher that’s why I can say that I can
feel their unity and oneness. I also feel like that the learners are
learning as one. Their cooperation and collaboration with their
teacher is also highly noticeable. The teacher can make the
classroom’s mood comfortable for the students to share their
thoughts and opinion about a certain topic.

2. In the future, how would you want the learners in your classroom to interact? How
will you, make it happen?

- As a future educator, I want to build an atmosphere that all of

my students are comfortable and free. I want them to express
themselves freely without the fear of being judged and shamed.
I will ensure my students that it is normal to make mistakes
because that is the essence of learning. I want to emphasize
that their process of growth and learning are different from each
other. I will foster love and respect inside the classroom and will
never tolerate prejudice and bullying. I will also set boundaries
between me and my students and I will make it clear to them
that everything has limitations.

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Evidence/Documents

Self Peer FS Over-all

Rating Rating Mentor’s Rating
Rating

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Name of FS Student Selena Kim M. Naris

Course, Year and Section BPED 4-1
Name of FS Mentor Mrs. Gloria Capanang
Date October 13, 2022

Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of this activity, the FS student must be able to achieve the following intended learning outcomes:
a) differentiate the characteristics and needs of learners from different development levels; and
b) choose effective strategies to address the diverse needs of the learners according to their developmental levels.

LEARNING OVERVIEW:
Activity3- PPST Domain 3: Diversity of Learners provides the opportunity to observe learners of different ages and grade
levels virtually. It highlights the differences in their characteristics and needs. As a future educator, it is important to determine
learners’ characteristics and needs so that you will be able the implement learning activities and assessment that are all
developmentally appropriate.

Observation/Interview

Read the following carefully before you begin with this then write your observation report on the space provided.

1. Record the data you gathered about the learners’ characteristics and needs in this matrix.
2. Shadow a learner from preschool, elementary and high school during the conduct of their class.
3. 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 sample indicators you may add other aspects which
you may have observed.

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Directions: Complete the table below. Indicate opposite each learning principle the part of the lesson where it/they are
employed/utilized.

Development Preschooler Elementary High School

Domain Indicate age range of children Indicate age range of children Indicate age range of children
observed: observed: observed:
15-16 years old

Physical
Gross-motor skills This learning principle was
applied inside the classroom
when they stood up to greet
us. Sitting is also an
example of this principle so
it was observed during the
whole class period because
they are sitting.

Fine-motor skills Fine motor skills are the

ability to make movements
using the small muscles in
our hands and wrists. For
example, writing, tying shoe
laces, and opening zippers.
This learning principle was
observed during their long
quiz because the students
need to write using their
pen.

Self-help skills This learning principle was

utilized during discussion
where students are jotting
down notes or asking
questions to their teacher on
the parts that they are not
familiar with.

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Others

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Social
Interaction with This learning principle was
teachers employed throughout the
class especially during the
discussion of the answers.
The students are asking the
teacher and the teacher is
very attentive on answering.

Interaction with This is being employed

classmates throughout the discussion.
Students are helping each
other during recitation. Even
after class, we saw them
bonding with each other.

Interest The students showed

interest on the lesson. They
are participating during
discussion and very
attentive when the teacher
asks them questions.

Others

Emotional
Moods and The students showed great
temperament, interest about the topic.
expression of feeling They always recite and
participate every time the
teacher asks questions.
They show positivity towards
their environment.

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Emotional The students are aware

independence about the presence of the
observers and it so
happened that it was their
long quiz that’s why they are
well-behaved during the
class.

Others

Cognitive
Communication This learning principle was
skills utilized all throughout the
class discussion. I observed
that they are free to share
their thoughts and opinion
not only to their classmates
but most importantly to their
teacher.

Thinking skills This was utilized while they

are answering the test
questions for their long test.
The students used their
thinking skills for this.

Problem-solving This learning principle is

skills not utilized during the
class discussion.

Others

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Analyze

Write the most salient developmental characteristics of the learners you observed. Based on the
characteristics, think of implications for teachers.
Example:
Level Salient Characteristics Implications to the Teaching-Learning Process
Observed
Preschool  Preschoolers like to  Therefore, the teachers should use music and movement
Age range of move around a lot activities not just in PE but all areas
learners observed  Therefore, the teachers should not expect preschoolers to
3-4 stay seated for a long period of time

Level Salient Characteristics Observed Implications to the Teaching-Learning Process

Preschool
age range of
children observed:

Elementary
age range of
children observed:

Highschool - Highschoolers are very - Therefore, the teacher didn’t have any trouble
age range of energetic and attentive. on administering the exam.
children observed: - They are not scared to raise - Therefore, the discussion of answers became
Grade 10 (Ages 15- their concerns to their teachers. very interactive and fun.
16) - The flow of the discussion is
smooth because the students
show interest about the topic.

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Reflect

1. While you were observing the learners, did you recall your experiences when you were at their age? What
similarities or differences do you have with the learners you observed?

- When I was about their age, I am also very active during discussion. I am also
very fond of fun interaction during classes. I also used to recite a lot and
participate on activities inside h school. I am also well-behaved during classes
and I listen very attentively to my teachers. If I have questions, I am afraid to
ask my concern to my teacher especially about the topics or lessons that I
don’t understand. I also remember that my teacher also integrate technology in
the process of learning by using laptop and projector.

2. Think of a teacher you cannot forget for positive or negative reasons. How did she/he or not help you with your
needs (physical, emotional, social, and cognitive)? How did it affect you?

- The teacher I could never forget is Mrs. Olivia R. Panaga. She is my Grade 12
adviser. She was the one who motivated me to enroll in Pangasinan State
University- Bayambang Campus. She believes in my capacity as a learner and
as a person. I may forget the academic lessons she taught me but I could
never forget the life lesson she made me realize. She is not only a teacher to
me but also a great friend whom I can run to when things gets hard.

3. Share your other insights here.

- We are given the chance to observe in Bautitsta National High School Grade
10- Pineda students in a face-to-face scenario. I learned a lot upon observing
the students especially about their behavior and interactions with each other
inside the classroom. In addition, I was able to understand the school rules and
regulations implemented in Bautista National High School. We are very lucky
that we are assigned in a school where healthy environment is maintained.

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Evidence/Documents

Self Peer FS Over-all

Rating Rating Mentor’s Rating
Rating

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