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School Facilities Checklist

Familiarize yourself with the different areas and facilities of the school. Check the column indicates their availability. Give
a brief description of those that are available, and say how each will contribute to the students learning development.

Facilities Description Will it contribute to the students

learning and development? Why?
Office of the Principal Clean and warm. It Yes, because this office serve as a bridge
welcomes the students. to follow up and upgrade the learning
process of students

Library Clean, silent and resources Yes, in this particular area of the school
are well categorized the student can find and analyze
information, purchase books, borrow
books and other resources for the school
library.

Counseling Room Clean, warm and have Yes, because it this office is important
privacy for the students specially for those students who has
who needs counseling concern or problem that need to be
settled

Canteen/ Cafeteria Clean and need more Yes, in this area the students can find
improvement to cater all refreshment and take a little rest after
the needs of the students. along hour of study, It is spacious yet
crowded, meals are decent and affordable

Medical Clinic Clean and need to upgrade Yes, because this is the place to take an
for medicine and some immediate first aide
medical equipment

Science Laboratory Clean and well maintained Yes, it helps the student to use the right
apparatus and perform lab activities.

Gymnasium Clean and warm to use for Yes, this facility benefits the students for
indoor activities indoor activities

Outdoor Garden Clean and organized but Yes, this help the student to learn how to
needed maintenance make living using agriculture

Home Economics Room Clean, warm and organized Yes, this facility serves us guide on how to
take care of our house, preparing meals,
making dress etc.

Industrial Workshop Area Not so clean, yet it is Yes, this help the students to use the
organized, some equipment particular equipment for industrial task,
are needed for replacement
PTA Office Clean and warm Yes, the space is enough for the teacher
and parents involved in the organization.
Through this facility parents are welcome
to discuss issues and make resolution for
the benefits of the students

Comfort room for Boys Clean yet needed for Yes, because the student use this to use
improvement, need to add personal necessity
more toilet cubicle, tissue
and soap

Comfort room for Girls Clean yet needed for Yes, because the student use this to use
improvement, need to add personal necessity
more toilet cubicle, tissue
and soap

ICT Room Clean and well organized, Yes, using this facilities will enhance the
needed to add more learning and presentation of the subject
projectors and other
equipment to cater the
needs of more classes
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An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

Read the following statement carefully. Then write your observation report on the space provided.

1. Describe the community or neighborhood where the school is found.

2. Describe the school campus. What colors do you see? What is the condition of the school buildings?
3. Pass by the offices. What information do you have of these offices?
4. Walk through the school halls, the library, and the cafeteria. Look around and find out the others.

Name of the School Observed: Pedro Guevarra Memorial National High School

School Address: Pedro Guevarra Avenue, Santa Cruz Laguna

Date of Visit: May 16, 2019

1. Describe the community or neighborhood where the school is found.

 The school is near to the main road for easy travel access
 In front of the school are computer shops that can used for making a research, printing, etc.,
 Beside the school are the Provincial Capital and Hospitals
 There is a nearby police post and food restaurant
 The overall school community and neighborhood provides safety for all the students

2. Describe the school campus. What colors do you see? What is the condition of the school buildings?
 The school campus has all the colors to create nice and beautiful artwork. The conditions of some
building are not good that needs renovation and proper maintenance. Some buildings need to
repaint. New buildings are being constructed to accommodate the students growing population.

3. Pass by the offices. What information do you have of these offices?

 The administrative offices are easy to locate so it is convenience for all the visiting the campus.
 Most of the offices are located in mostly one part of the school that indicates its function and role
are well placed.

4. Walk through the school halls, the library, and the cafeteria. Look around and find out the others.
 Along the school hall you will find bulletin board that gives information and announcement for the
school and student.
 The library and full of resources for the students need.
 The Cafeteria is clean and well maintained for the student to find refreshment.
 Over all walking around the campus the needed facilities are present and functional.
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An Observation Guide for the CLASSROOM VISIT

Be guided by these tasks as you do your observation. Then accomplish the matrix to record your data.

1. Look at the walls of the classroom. What are posted on the walls? What heroes, religious figures, lessons, visual
aids, announcements, do you see posted.
2. Examine how the pieces of furniture are arranged. Where is the teacher’s table located? How are the tables and
chairs/ desk arranged?
3. What are the learning materials/ equipment are present?
4. Observe the students. How many are occupying one room?
5. Is the room well- lit and well- ventilated?

CLASSROOM FACILITIES MATRIX

CLASSROOM FACILITIES DESCRIPTION (location, number, arrangement, condition)
Wall Displays National Heroes on the upper part of the blackboard, good
Teacher’s Table 3 teachers table, 1 table is in front for class and the other
two is for the two teachers who used the classroom
morning shift, afternoon shift, good
Learner’s Desk 50 pcs arm chair in the center of the classroom, all in good
condition
Blackboard 2 Big Blackboards is in front, still good condition
Learning Materials/ Visual Aids Flash Cards, Text Books, TV, Projector, Laptop, Speaker,
Microphone(optional),
Fans 2 in both side and 1 at the back of the classroom, still in
good condition
Cleaning Materials 1 cabinet to keep the brooms, dustpan, wax and other
cleaning materials, still in good condition
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Write your observation report here.

Name of the School Observed: Pedro Guevarra Memorial National High School

Location of the School: Pedro Guevarra Street, Santa Cruz, Laguna

Date of Visit: May 16, 2019

The classroom has a minimal display of national heroes’ portraits, portrait of the Philippine President.
The rooms are well lit and painted with light colors so that the room will look brighter. The fans are functioning and
windows are opened to provide ventilation inside the classroom. Since the classroom is being used by two different
classes there are 3 tables, 1 is used for lesson proper and the other two are used by two different homeroom teacher.
The room is standard sized classroom that can hold up to 45-50 students.

MY ANALYSIS

How do the school campus and classroom in particular impact the learning of the students going to school? What are
your conclusions?

I conclude that if the campus has all the facilities and the people around them are nice, approachable but with
strong discipline the students will recognized how important education is. Having those facilities will attract the
learner’s interest to study even more. By providing a comfortable environment to learn the students can focus to class
and it will result to a great learning experience.

How does this relate to your knowledge of child and adolescent development/ How does this relate to your knowledge
of facilitating learning?

In relation to my previous teaching experience the students are easy to learn if they are comfortable with the
people around them, the place and making sure that are safe. As a teacher we have to extend our patience provide
support and understanding toward the students. Let us do not forget that we must respect their belief but we have to
teach them the moral values in the society.
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MY REFLECTIONS/ INSIGHT

1. Would you like to teach in the school environment you just observed? Why? Why not?
Yes, I would like to teach here because it provides a good working environment for students and
teachers. New buildings are being built to improve the learning facilities of the student and this help the
teachers to provide great class with best result. Teaching is quality.

2. What kind of school campus in conducive to learning?

In my own opinion, if the campus provide a good atmosphere to help the students to learn and grow.
A school campus that encourages growth both physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, spiritually. An
institution that instill the value and understanding about natural order.

3. What kind of classroom is conducive to learning?

A classroom that is conducive to learning is with good learning environment, proper ventilation and
well lighted. But the best part of this classroom is, it welcomes criticism, challenges and new ideas. This gives
the student the benefits of growing through interaction emotionally and intellectually. An environment where
the lessons are being learned understood and accepted that will produce a great impact in their lives.
4. In the future, how can you accomplish your answer in number 3?
I can accomplish anything with the help of every individual inside the class. Through passion and
determination, school, teachers and staffs, parents and students with a specific goal that to make a better
learning environment.
5. Write your additional learning and insights here.

For my additional learning, everybody has their own responsibility to create such things. It is not only
you should grow and help but it is everybody’s duty. It doesn’t matter how small you may seem but how you
can contribute in your society. If the children grow in a well environment it is a success in the society.
Education is not a privilege it is a right.
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Integrating Theory and Practice

Directions: Read the items given below and encircle the correct answer.

1. With the NCBTS as guide , an ideal learning environment should have the following characteristics, ESCEPT
a. The learning environment promotes fairness.
b. Is safe and conducive for learning
c. Builds many professionals linkages
d. Establishes and maintains consistent standard for learner’s behavior.
2. Which facilities are present in a health- promoting school environment?
I. Canteen that sells all kind of food including junk food
II. Comfort rooms common for boys and girls
III. Sanitary drinking fountains
IV. Safe playground

a. II, III and IV c. I and II

b. I, II, III and IV d. III and IV
3. Which physical school environment supports learning?
a. Availability of flexible classroom furniture
b. Presence spacious classrooms
c. Prominence of bulletin boards in every building
d. Tall school buildings
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MY PORTFOLIO

My Personal Illustration of an Effective School Environment

The sun is rising it’s time to prepare.

I can’t wait to see the place that inspires me.
Laughter, smiles are pouring in the hallway.
A place that nurture and shaping us the good way.

A place where you can learn and make you wonder.

People are just amazing and talents are true.
They can be your friends, a mentor and a brother.
They help you; they mold you and bring the best in you.

Where this place is possibly could be.

In every corner, colors and shapes; numbers and letters.
Strangers will become your friends, a helping hand in every battle.
It is not how big or small you are.
But it is how you shine and give a helping hand.