Teacher Observation and Communication Strategies
Teacher Observation and Communication Strategies
1 Write down the information asked and answer the succeeding questions
based on your class observation
Name of Teacher:
Date and Time of Observation:
Educational Background of Teacher:
Assigned Grade and Section:
Assigned Subjects:
Relevant Trainings Attended:
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1. Are the teacher’s background and qualifications aligned with the
subject/s he or she is assigned to teach?
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2. Does he or she use the K-12 curriculum guide in preparing a lesson
plan?
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3. Does he or she consider the learners’ prior knowledge in preparing a
lesson plan?
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4. Does he or she conduct research in planning for his or her lessons?
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Check the box that corresponds to what you have observed in class. Write
your remarks in the last column.
My Reflection
Complete the following:
1. I realized that
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2. I believe that
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3. I feel that
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4. When I become a teacher, I will
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My Learning Artifact
Lesson 2
THE TEACHER AND
THE CLASSROOM
COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES
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1 Performance Task 1 - OBSERVATION
Identify the verbal and non-verbal forms of communication used by
teachers and learners in the classroom.
Teacher
Learners
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2 Performance Task 2 - CHECKLIST
Check the box that corresponds to what you have observed in class. Write
your remarks in the last column.
My Reflection
Complete the following:
1. I realized that
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2. I believe that
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3. I feel that
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4. When I become a teacher, I will
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My Learning Artifact
Lesson 3
THE TEACHER AND
THE FAIR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
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1 Performance Task 1 – OBSERVATION CHECKLIST
Check the box that corresponds to what you have observed in class and
answer the succeeding questions.
INDICATORS YES NO
1. The Teacher provides students opportunities to make
mistakes.
2. The Teacher knows the students well.
3. The Teacher provides a wide range of options from
which learners can choose from in order to engage in
an activity.
4. The learners are encouraged to express themselves.
5. The Teacher extends the lesson so that all learners
benefit from it.
6. The Teacher utilizes various ways of determining how
learners learn.
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2. How does a fair learning environment affect the way children learn?
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My Reflection
Complete the following:
1. I realized that
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2. I believe that
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3. I feel that
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4. When I become a teacher, I will
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My Learning Artifact
Paste pieces of evidence or documentation during the conduct of the
Observation for this lesson.
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Lesson 4
THE TEACHER AND
THE CLASSROOM STRUCTURE
AND ACTIVITIES
In the box below, draw the room layout of the class you have observed.
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2. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of this kind
of physical setup?
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2. How does the classroom setup affect the student’s performance and
learning?
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3. If you were the teacher, what kind of classroom structure would you
adopt to maximize the students’ learning?
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My Reflection
Complete the following:
1. I realized that
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2. I believe that
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3. I feel that
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4. When I become a teacher, I will
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My Learning Artifact
Paste pieces of evidence or documentation during the conduct of the
Observation for this lesson.
Lesson 5
THE TEACHER AND THE LEARNERS
IN DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES
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1 Performance Task 1 - INTERVIEW
Name of Teacher Observed: __________________Subject: _____________
Grade Level and Section: ____________Date and Time: _______________
1. _________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________________________
5. _________________________________________________________________
1. Based on this lesson, what is the most heroic task of the teacher?
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My Reflection
Complete the following:
1. I realized that
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2. I believe that
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3. I feel that
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4. When I become a teacher, I will
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My Learning Artifact
Paste pieces of evidence or documentation during the conduct of the
Observation for this lesson.
Lesson 6
THE TEACHER AS A
CLASSROOM MANAGER
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1 Performance Task 1 - OBSERVATION
Use the seven key concerns for organizing a Teacher Personal
Management Plan as your guide for observation. Note whether each
indicator is observed or not. Learn as much as you can from this
observation.
Legends:
O – Observed
NO - No opportunity to observe
NA – Not Applicable
2 Based on your list of observed indicators of each key concern, answer the
following questions:
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3. How did the Cooperating Teacher establish clear set of classroom rules?
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My Reflection
Complete the following:
1. I realized that
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2. I believe that
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3. I feel that
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4. When I become a teacher, I will
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My Learning Artifact
Paste pieces of evidence or documentation during the conduct of the
Observation for this lesson.
Lesson 7
THE TEACHER AS A
FACILITATOR OF
ASSISTED LEARNING
My Performance Tasks
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Performance Task 2 - ANALYSIS
2 Based on your observation, list down how the teachers assist learners
individually or as a group while teaching. Note down every move the
teacher does to help or assist his/her students understand an idea, solve a
problem, answer a question or perform a procedure, etc. Identify the
learning task to be performed by the students and the form of assistance
given by the teacher. An example is given below.
From your experience when you were a student, what other strategies have
your teachers used which have helped learners understand a complex
subject matter? Can you cite a specific example?
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My Reflection
Complete the following:
1. I realized that
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2. I believe that
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3. I feel that
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4. When I become a teacher, I will
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My Learning Artifact
Paste pieces of evidence or documentation during the conduct of the
Observation for this lesson.
Lesson 8
THE TEACHER AS AN
IMPLEMENTOR OF
PURPOSEFUL ASSESSMENT
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INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
GUIDE
➢ Greet the Teacher (T) you are Date: ____________ Time: ___________
about to interview and mark Name of Teacher: __________________
the time you start. Thank
him/her for giving you time to
talk with him/her.
➢ Ask how many years T has No. of Years as a Teacher: __________
been teaching and the grade Grade Level: _________________
levels and subjects s/he is Subjects Taught: _____________
teaching.
➢ Inform T of the purpose of the
interview.
➢ "I would like to learn how you
have been using assessment in
your class."
➢ What assessment methods Check all those mentioned by T
have you been using as a ___ Giving short quizzes
teacher? ___ Giving long test at the end of a unit
➢ Anything else? ___ Giving quarterly test
___ Oral questioning
___ Performance testing
___ Observation
___ Others (Specify) ______________
➢ What do you do when you give Check all that apply
short quizzes? ___ T checks the quizzes after class.
___ Students check their own test
paper.
___ T always records the scores in a
record book.
___ Students record their scores in
their own notebook.
➢ What do you do with the ___ T notes the common errors by a
results? show of hands.
___ T discusses the common errors
with class.
___ T returns test papers to learners
after checking.
Others: _________________
➢ What about when you give a Check all that apply
long test like a unit or ___ T checks the quizzes after class.
periodical test? ___ Students check their own test
paper.
___ T always records the scores in a
record book.
___ Students record their scores in
their own notebook.
➢ What do you do with the ___ T notes the common errors by a
results? show of hands.
___ T discusses the common errors
with class.
___ T returns test papers to learners
after checking.
Others: _________________
➢ Do you let the students know Yes: _____ No: _____ Sometimes: _____
about the results of the test?
➢ How? ___ T announces the score of each one.
___ T returns test papers to learners.
___ T takes up common errors of the
class.
___T discusses wrong answers of
learners and show how they can be
corrected
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___ Others _______________________
➢ Why do you return the test
papers to learners?
➢ What is the purpose of the
errors of the learners?
➢ Anything else?
➢ Other than testing, what else Check all those mentioned by T
do you use for grading? ___ Projects
___ Oral Performance
___ Written Performance
___ Physical Demonstration
___ Others
Specify ____________________________
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1. What are the assessment methods commonly used by the teachers you
have interviewed? List the strategies and indicate the frequency of
those using each.
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My Reflection
Given the testing practices you have learned from your interview of the
teachers, write down which practices you will adopt.
Lesson 9
THE TEACHER AS AN
EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATOR
My Performance Tasks
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Before the class starts, go over the tasks you will be doing to better prepare
yourself. Be in the classroom prior to the start of the period.
B. Prior Testing
Time Started: _________________________
1. Actual Instructions given by the teacher to the class: (Be
as specific as possible in writing chronologically what the
teacher says).
T: ___________________________________________________
T: ___________________________________________________
T: ___________________________________________________
T: ___________________________________________________
T: ___________________________________________________
C. Testing Proper
Observe closely this part of the lesson and answer the guide
questions:
1. How was the test administered? Check all those that apply.
______ Entire test written on the board.
______ Entire test orally given by the teacher.
______ Some parts of test are written; some parts dictated.
______ Learners received copies of the printed test where
they wrote their answers.
______ Learners used answer sheets.
______ Test directions read by the teacher after the test
materials had been distributed.
______ Some pupils called to read the instructions.
______ Instructions were given by part.
______ Examples were given on how to do each part.
______ Others: ______________________________________
2 Which of the following practices you have checked in the Observation part
will you consider as good practices?
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3 Performance Task 3 - INTERNALIZATION
You have observed how your Cooperating Teacher administers a test from
beginning to end. In the table below, write some testing practices you have
observed which you consider effective.
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My Learning Artifact
Paste pieces of evidence or documentation during the conduct of the
observation for this lesson.
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Lesson 10
THE TEACHER AND THE PARENTS
My Performance Tasks
1. Are teachers and parents aware of the DepEd Order No. 54, s.2009?
2. Does the school have an active PTA?
3. How often does the PTA meet?
4. What are the usual issues and concerns raised by stakeholders during
PTA meetings?
5. Are the issues and concerns raised during PTS meetings properly
addressed?
6. Does the school engage parents and members of the community in the
implementation of school programs?
7. Do parents and members of the community provide full support to
school programs and activities?
8. What is the relationship of teachers with parents and members of the
community?
My Reflection
Based on what you have observed and learned in this learning
experience, complete the following:
1. I realized that
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2. I believe that
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3. I feel that
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4. When I become a teacher, I will
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My Learning Artifact
Paste pieces of evidence or documentation during the conduct of the
interview for this lesson.
Lesson 11
THE TEACHER AND
THE SCHOOL POLICIES
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My Performance Tasks
1. I realized that
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2. I believe that
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3. I feel that
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4. When I become a teacher, I will
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My Learning Artifact
Paste pieces of evidence or documentation during the conduct of the
interview for this lesson.
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Lesson 12
THE TEACHER AND
THE PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING
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My Performance Tasks
1. Classroom Lay-Out
2. Teaching Methodology
3. Assessment
4. Materials
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My Reflection
Based on what you have observed and learned in this learning
experience, complete the following:
1. I realized that
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2. I believe that
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3. I feel that
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4. When I become a teacher, I will
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My Learning Artifact
Paste pieces of evidence or documentation during the conduct of the
observation for this lesson.
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References
Pawilen G., et.al (2019). Field Study I. A Guide for the 21st Century
Student Teachers . Manila, Philippines: REX Book Store Publishing, Inc.
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Appendix A– Parts of the Portfolio
1. Cover of Portfolio
2. Acknowledgment
3. Table of Contents
4. Resume of Student
5. Answers to the Performance Tasks from Lesson 1 to Lesson 12
6. Rubrics for the Portfolio
FIRST SEMESTER
2023 – 2024
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Appendix C – Rubrics for the Portfolio
Name: _____________________________________________
Course and Major: __________________________________
Date Submitted: _____________________________________
DESCRIPTION
Excellent Very Satisfactory Fair Needs
CRITERIA
5 Satisfactory 3 2 Improvement
4 1
Contents of Has 95 – 100% Has 90 – 94% Has 80 – 89% Has 75 – 79% Has less than
the Portfolio of the needed of the needed of the needed of the needed 75% of the
content content content content needed
content
Quality of Entries are of Entries are of Entries are of Some entries Few entries
Entries best quality, better quality, acceptable are of are of
well organized well organized quality, acceptable acceptable
and very and substantial. organized quality, not quality, not
substantial. poorly and organized and organized and
substantial. substantial. minimal
substance.
Performance Has 95 – 100% Has 90 – 94% Has 80 – 89% Has 75 – 79% Has less than
Tasks of work exceed of the work of the work of the 75%
level of exceed level of meet level of work meet level work meet
expectation. expectation. expectation of expectation level of
expectation
Learning All lessons have One – Two Three to Four Five to Six Only 1
Artifacts documentations. Lessons have Lessons have lessons have no documentation
no no documentations. presented.
documentations. documentations.
Creativity and The learning The learning The learning The learning The learning
Resourcefulness tasks are done tasks are done tasks are done tasks are done tasks are done
very creatively creatively and satisfactorily fairly creatively poorly
and resourcefully. creatively and and creatively and
resourcefully. resourcefully. resourcefully. resourcefully.
Promptness in Submitted Submitted on Submitted 1- 2 Submitted 3 - 5 Submitted
the before the the deadline. days after the days after the more than 5
Submission deadline. deadline. deadline. days after the
deadline.
RATING (Based on
OVER-ALL SCORE
Transmutation)
TRANSMUTATION OF SCORE TO GRADE/RATING
Score Rating Score Rating Score Rating
30 1.0 24 1.6 19 2.2
29 1.1 23 1.7 18 2.4
28 1.2 22 1.8 17 2.6
27 1.3 21 1.9 16 2.8
26 1.4 20 2.0 15 3.0
25 1.5 14 - Below 5.0
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