FIELD STUDY 1
THE LEARNERS CHARACTERISTICS AND NEEDS
EPISODE 2
Name of FS Student:
Course and Year: BEEd
Cooperating Teacher:
Target
At the end of the activity, I will gain competence in differentiating the characteristics and needs of the learner's from the different developmental levels.
My Map
1. Observe 3 groups of learners from different levels (preschool, Elementary, and High school)
2. Describe each of the learners based on your observations.
3. Validate your observation by interviewing the learners.
4. Compare them in terms of their interest and needs.
My Tools
Read the following statement carefully. Then write your observation report on the provided space.
An observation Guide for the Learners' Characteristics
Physical
1. Observe their gross motor skills how they carry themselves, how they move, walk run, go up the stairs, etc.
2. Are gross movements clumsy or deliberate/smooth?
3. How about their fine motors skills? Writing, drawing, etc.
Social
1. Describe how they interact with teachers and other adults.
2. Note how they also interact with peers. What do they talk about? What are their concerns?
Emotional
1. Describe the emotional disposition or temperament of the learners. (Happy, sad, easily cries, mood-shift)
2. How do they express wants/needs? Can they wait?
3. How do they handle frustrations?
4. Describe their level of confidence as shown in their behavior. Are they self-conscious?
Cognitive
1. Describe their ability to use words to communicate their ideas. Note their language proficiency.
2. Describe how they figure out things. Do they comprehend easily? Look for evidence of their thinking skills.
3. Were there opportunities for problem solving? Describe how they showed problem solving abilities.
Learners' Development Matrix
Record the data you gathered about the learners' characteristics and needs of the learners at different level. The items under each domain are by no means exhaustive. These are simple indicators. You may add other aspects which you have observed.
Development Domain
Preschooler
Indicate age range of children observed: 5
Elementary
Indicate age range of children observed: 6-11
Physical
Gross-motor skills
Fine-motor skills
Self -help skills
