FS 1 Episode 2
Field Study 1: The Learner's Development and Environment
Episode 2
LEARNERS' CHARACTERISTICS AND NEEDS
LEARNERS’ DEVELOPMENT MATRIX
Development Domain High school (ages 14-15)
Physical
Gross motor skills High school students are quite behaving the way they are
expected to. Most of them can stay longer seating and just
listening to the teacher, while some are not.
Fine motor skills They can write clearly and draw properly.
Self-help skills They also have the ability to help themselves
independently; a little amount of guidance is needed for
them.
Social
Interaction w/ Teachers They communicate and interact with their teachers with all
due respect. But there are still others who make jokes but
you will still see that respect is still there.
They interact with one another in a casual manner. Some
Interaction w/ Classmates/friends tends to have groups. Usually their interests revolve
Interests around chatting, though engaged in modern technology
like playing computer and online games, at school, they are
focused still in class discussion
Emotional
It is always evident whenever they are happy. They are
Moods & temperament, expression of feelings quiet at times, but can't handle their emotions if they are
indeed happy.
Emotional independence They are very discreet about their emotions & feelings
especially if it is something serious about them. They are
indeed capable of handling their own personal
independence at times.
Cognitive
Communication skills When it comes to their communicating skills they are
much developed, especially if they are just seated. But if
they are asked to speak in front, you can see the efforts
they exerting even though they are shy.
Thinking skills Their thinking skills are great, especially when they are
focused.
Problem-solving Their Problem-Solving skills are not evidently showcased.
Some of them would not exert effort on this.
MY ANALYSIS
Level Salient Characteristics Observed Implications to the Teaching-Learning Process
Junior High The students are disciplined in a way that The teacher should make use of this as an
School (ages 14- they can listen very well to advantage to provide effective strategies
15) the instructions given by their teacher. to maximize time in teaching.
They are evidently independent than those The teacher should make activities that will
in elementary. The teachers do not have to make the students realize that responsibility
tell them one-by-one of the things they goes along with independence.
need to do.
MY REFLECTIONS
1. While you were observing the learners, did you recall your own experiences when you were their age? What
similarities or differences do you have with the learners you observed?
It’s always good to look back on the memories of my high school days. Yes, I did recall my own experiences
during high school, the everyday routine, recitations and board works. We are quite similar with the enthusiasm
in answering class recitations as I thought of participating as an important validation to myself if I really
understand our lessons. On the other hand, our difference is that I always go to school prepared. If I do reporting,
I'll make sure that the visual is good and that I was able to relay the learning that my classmates should learn.
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, and cognitive)? How did it affect you?
My Math teacher (Geometry Subject) during my 3rd year in high school is the only person who believed in
me. She gave me a grade of 96 to 98. She recommended me to become the Mathematician of the Year, which is
normally being given to 4th year students.
She motivated me to do my best simply because she really put her trust in me.
3. Which is your favorite theory of development? How can this guide you as a future teacher?
My favorite theory of development has always been the psychosocial theory of development by Erik Erikson. I
believe that the amount of learning that we can acquire depends on how we react and interact socially with what
is in our environment. This has stages that could help me better understand my students. These stages will set my
behavioral expectations towards my future students.
4. Share your other insights here.
I learned from this chapter that there are many factors that could affect or could contribute physically,
mentally, socially and cognitively to the development of every child. The presence of these positive factors, with
proper guidance could lead to a positive development of every child.
