Field Study Manual: Queenie Rose S. Tubiano
Field Study Manual: Queenie Rose S. Tubiano
Field Study Manual: Queenie Rose S. Tubiano
RATIONALE
Practicum is a key component of extended school experience of the teacher education
curriculum which a pre-service teacher undertakes as part of his/her elementary or
secondary education course. It is viewed by many educators as the most important
experience in the professional education of a pre-service teacher.
This six unit practicum could be treated as practice teaching in two different field
exposures. This could be conducted in a number ways. For example, the pre-service
teacher may be fielded first in urban schools, then in rural schools for their second
fielding. Please note, re-locating PSTs mid semester can cause difficulties and for supervisions.
This school-based teaching experience will provide focus and flexible linkage by
crossing three learning domains. First, the teacher preparation programs or the content
knowledge, colloquially known as the “what to teach.” Second, the professional
knowledge which includes the “whom to teach,” what to know schooling, schools and
the people in them. Third, where much of the activity in the practicum relates is
knowledge and skills needed to function as capable and caring professionals, called
“how to teach”.
This course concentrates on helping the pre-service teachers develop as capable and
committed teachers who will bring practical life to learners so they manage and thrive
in school or community settings. It provides clear and progressive stages for the
development of the acquired knowledge, skills, attributes and disposition of the
beginning teachers. Practice teaching can have a powerful influence on the future
success and direction of prospective teachers. The teacher education institution will
strive to develop close partnerships with schools, administrators and cooperating
teachers. By working together, they nurture the professional growth of teacher
candidates, contribute to the continued professional development of cooperating
It is envisioned that during practice teaching these prospective teachers will be exposed
in all aspects of teaching such as delivery of instruction, management of a class, and
dealing with various types of learners, assisting the cooperating, and doing numerous
teaching tasks.
C. Practicum Supervisor
The primary role of the TEI’s Practicum Supervisor is to provide support for the
Pre-service teachers and the cooperating learners, clarify requirements and assist
interns in organization, planning, reviewing teaching and non-teaching plans
and scheduling class/non-class observations. Specific duties and responsibilities
are, but not limited to, the following:
1. During the practicum period, pre-service teachers are expected to arrive at the
cooperating school at a time that is expected of other staff at the site, e.g. before
flag ceremony. Likewise, departure times must be consistent with what is
expected of other staff. Attendance should be reflected in the daily record
attendance logbook.
2. Pre-service teachers must ensure that they are available for school-related after-
hours activities and commitments.
3. During the practicum period, absence is only allowable for valid reasons (e.g.
illness) or compassionate reasons. Pre-service teachers who are absent must
notify the cooperating teacher 8:00 in the morning of absence and must also
notify their TEI practicum supervisor.
4. Appropriate professional behaviour requires pre-service teachers to display a
cooperative attitude, be responsible, follow appropriate dress codes, be punctual,
respect confidentiality of information, ask questions, return borrowed resources
promptly and in good condition, show initiative and generally be prepared to
learn.
5. Use the cooperating school observe, ask questions, gather data and generally
make sense of the world teaching.
6. Meet all specified requirements, e.g.
Plan ahead for all teaching sessions and share written plans with
cooperating teachers for at least the amount of time indicated in the
guidelines provided.
Make use of improvised or self-made materials preferably those prepared
in Educational Technology classes.
Use appropriate strategies to asses, record and report student learning
Complete written evaluations for all teachings
Employ a range of strategies for engaging in critical reflection
Compile a relevant and useful professional folio
Complete the entries of his/her reflection journal
7. Become fully involved in the life of the setting and take on the full role or a
teacher, including the many non-teaching responsibilities.
8. Make a classroom-based research (optional)
Cooperating Teachers, have the skills and the perspective necessary to help
pre-service teachers study the art and science of teaching in a classroom
setting. To ensure that pre-service teachers will get the most out of their
practicum, only the most capable teachers, preferably master teachers, shall
be chosen as mentors/cooperating teachers. Their duties are:
COURSE DESRIPTION
Practice Teaching is a six-unit course which is considered as the climax of
professional preparation of teachers, It is the culminating internship that engages
the pre-service teachers in an intensive and extensive practicum in the laboratory
9on-campus) and in cooperating schools (off-campus teaching or public school
teaching) that will prepare them for the actualization of the teaching-leaning process
equipped with ethical standards and professional competencies. This course serves
also an avenue for further developing student teacher’s effective human relations
and communication as two significant factors in the field of teaching.
This course requires the pre-service teacher to prepare lesson plans and teach them
during regular classes under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and/or
practicum supervisors. The students are expected to progress from half day teaching
to whole day teaching. They will also write weekly reflections as part of their
student teaching journal. They should act according to their roles and
responsibilities and guidelines for student teaching.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Daily classroom teaching by PST observed and evaluated by cooperating teacher.
Final demonstration teaching observed by cooperating teacher and practicum
supervisor.
2. Detailed lesson plans, checked and approved by cooperating teacher s. Student
Teachers must prepare at least 2 lesson plans daily to be taught in at least 2-3
sections;
3. Preparation of instructional materials appropriate to the lessons taught;
4. Accomplished journal reflection sheets;
D. On Performance Evaluation
RATER
CT PS
RATER
CT PS
Total 100%
1. A Reflection Journal
2. Approved and Taught Lesson Plans
3. Performance Rating for Daily Classroom Teaching (by the Cooperating
Teacher)
4. Performance Rating of Non-Teaching Performance ( by the Cooperating
Teacher)
5. Summative Evaluation (by the Cooperating Teacher and the TEI Practicum
Supervisors)
6. Classroom-Based Research/Reaction Paper on Professional researches and
readings (optional)
7. Communication Skills in Teaching
8. The student portfolio containing:
a. Classroom Program
b. Approved and Taught Lesson Plans
c. Assessment Tools
*The TEIs may adjust the given weights depending on the additional
requirements set to a pre-service teacher. A specific weight may be given to action
research done if required so.
COURSE CONTENT
DETAILED ACTIVITIES AND EXPECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ OUTCOMES
FIRST FIELDING
Week Two: Get acquainted with the policies rules and practices
of the cooperating school, its teaching and non-
teaching personnel and students.
Submit a report on the cooperating school policies
during their post conference with TEI practicum
supervisor at the end of the week
Start observing and adjusting with the new school
setting, the cooperating teacher and other school
personnel and the learners. S/HE also observes
classes and starts asking for topics to be taught for
the succeeding teaching sessions.
Week Three – Answer the journal entries or reflection sheets on the
Seven: Actual following:
half-day
Teaching (max 3 Plan and conduct at least 6 hours activities
hours) Journal 1: Planning and Implementation
Journal 2: Using Instructional Materials
Journal 3: Actual Teaching
Journal 4: Test Preparation
Journal 5: Checking, Marking & Interpretation of
Results
Journal 6: Self Evaluation
Class Program
Approved and taught Lesson Plans With Form
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Assessment tools Prepared
Daily Actual Teaching Performance Sheets
Non-Teaching Rating Sheets
Summative Evaluation Rating
Journal Entries/ Reflection
Signed Daily Time Record
Various school form completely and correctly
filled in
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
For a vivid understanding of the terms cited in the manual, a glossary has been
prepared.
Elementary Grades - These refer to the six levels of the primary and elementary
under the Basic Education Curriculum of the DepEd.
Secondary years These refer to the four year levels of the secondary course
using the Basic Education Curriculum of the DepEd.
Teacher Education Instructions Any educational instruction concerned with the conduct
of activities regarded as significant in the professional
education of teachers the program of which is given
appropriate recognition by state agencies that certify
teachers.
TEI Practicum Supervisor - The person immediately responsible for assisting the
teacher in the supervision of the student teacher.
REFERENCES
BOOKS
Barry, K and Len King (2001). Beginning Teaching and Beyond. Sydney: Social Science
Press.
Bullock, A. A. and P.P. Hawk (2001), Developing A Teacher Portfolio. New Jersey:
Upper Saddle River
APPENDICES
A. Journal Entries
Journal 1: Planning and Implementation of Learning Programs
Journal 2: Using instructional Materials
Journal 3: Actual Teaching
Journal 4: Test Preparation
Journal 5: Checking, Marking and Interpretation of Test Result
Journal 6: Self-Evaluation
B. Rubrics for Reflection/Journal
C. Pre-service Teacher’s Actual Rating
D. Rating Scale for Non-Teaching Performance
E. Summative Evaluation Report
F. Rubric for PST’s Portfolio
1. To what extent are your learning lesson outcomes achieved? How do you know?
What are the indicators?
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2. How do you ensure that your learning activities are relevant to the topic? What
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4. What verbal and non-verbal communication skills do you apply to make your
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6. How often do you make use of available instructional materials in teaching? What
evidences would show that these materials contribute to the attainment of your
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1. What instructional materials have you used in your actual teaching? Have you used
them effectively? How?
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2. At what point in the lesson did you present instructional materials? Why is there a
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4. What two insights have you gained regarding the use of instructional materials?
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1. What measures have you taken to assure yourself that your test item were clear and
simple?
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2. What problems have you encountered? How can you respond to them?
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3. Do your test items provide for a wide range of differences in ability? Describe how
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1. What major problem did you encounter during your Practice Teaching?
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3. What risk did you take during your Practice Teaching? Why? What happened?
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4. What questions have arisen and major issues and/or concerns have encountered?
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Name and Signature of the Cooperating Teacher
AREAS 5 4 3 2 1
I. OBSERVATION OF SCHOOL POLICIES
1. Reports to the class regularly and promptly
2. Observes policies on students discipline and exudes a desirable
conduct expected to a student teacher during an off-campus
teaching
II. ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
1. Attends and participates in the school assemblies, meetings, and
other co-curricular activities required them during the off-campus
teaching.
III. RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS, COOPERATING TEACHERS,
CO-INTERNS, SCHOOL HEADS AND OTHER SCHOOL PERSONEL
OF THE COOPERATING SCHOOL
1. Relates well with, and teach effectively and manage effectively
diverse and multitude type of learners;
2. Works effectively with the cooperating teacher
3. Goes along with the co-interns and is helpful to them.
4. Shows respect to the school heads and other personnel.
IV. PROFESSIONALISM
1. Shows respect and belief to oneself.
2. Maintains professional poise and good grooming
3. Assumes responsibility and exhibits initiative, resourcefulness and
commitment
4. Accomplishes work on time and is able to produce quality of work
and good output
V. PERSONALITY
1. Neat in appearance; observant of personal hygiene; has
professional bearing; wears appropriate attire during classes and
school functions.
2. Maintains composure when under pressure.
3. Courteous and respectful.
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Criteria (Good) (Fair) (Poor)