Central Philippine University
College of Education
ACSCU-ACI Accredited, Level IV
Center of Development for Teacher Education
EDUC 4112 - FIELD STUDY 1
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET#2
Module 1 - Content Knowledge and Pedagogy
NAME OF STUDENT: ______________________________ SCORE: ________________
COURSE & YEAR: ________________ SIGNATURE: __________________
Instructions:
1. Refer to the topic to understand the content of the different learning activity sheet for
Module 1.
2. Observe the class of your cooperating teacher.
3. Answer the content of this learning activity sheet.
4. Attach a picture for your weekly documentation of your class observation.
5. Convert your word file to PDF file for easy uploading and checking.
6. Refer to the Scoring Guide in answering this Learning Activity Sheet.
Topic 1: Pedagogical Content Knowledge
I. Observation Guide. 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:
Assigned Grade and Section:
Assigned Subject/s:
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College of Education
ACSCU-ACI Accredited, Level IV
Center of Development for Teacher Education
QUESTIONS:
1. Are the teacher’s background and qualifications aligned with the subject/s he or she
is assigned to teach? Explain.
2. Does he or she use the K-12 curriculum guide in preparing a lesson plan? Explain
3. Does he or she consider the learner’s prior knowledge in designing a lesson plan? Explain
4. Does he or she use varied teaching strategies to deliver the subject matter? Explain
Central Philippine University
College of Education
ACSCU-ACI Accredited, Level IV
Center of Development for Teacher Education
II. Checklist. Check the box that corresponds to your class observation. Write your
remarks in the rightmost column.
Indicators Observed Not Remarks
Observed
1. Explains the subject matter
a. clearly
b. accurately
c. comprehensively
2. Relates the subject matter with
previous lessons that have been
taught or future lessons
to be taught
3. Presents facts, theories and
concepts to support the validity
of content
4. Manifests understanding of the
learners’ background in relation
to the subject matter
5. Utilizes appropriate
pedagogical strategies in the
delivery of the subject matter
6. Integrates appropriate
technology tools specific to the
subject matter to be taught
7. Promotes inquiry-based
learning to develop higher order
thinking skills and/or 21st
century skills
8. Uses appropriate languages to
make subject matter delivery
more comprehensible
9. Shows skills in the use of
information and communications
to facilitate teaching and
learning
10. Use effective verbal and non-
verbal forms of communication
strategies to promote
meaningful learning
Central Philippine University
College of Education
ACSCU-ACI Accredited, Level IV
Center of Development for Teacher Education
III. Processing. Answer the following questions:
1. What do you think were the strategies used by the teacher to enrich his or her mastery of
the subject matter?
2. What do you think were the strategies used by the teacher to enrich his or her pedagogical
knowledge?
3. What do you think were the strategies used by the teacher to augment his or her curricular
knowledge?
Central Philippine University
College of Education
ACSCU-ACI Accredited, Level IV
Center of Development for Teacher Education
Topic 2. Positive Use of Information and Technology
I. Observation Guide. Interview your cooperating teacher. Ask the following questions:
1. Does the school have specific ICT policies and standards?
2. Does the school provide ICT training for teachers? In what capacities?
3. Are the teachers knowledgeable on how to operate other important computer applications
for teaching and learning? Identify those computer applications/programs that he or she is
using in class.
Central Philippine University
College of Education
ACSCU-ACI Accredited, Level IV
Center of Development for Teacher Education
II. Checklist. Check the box that corresponds to your class observation. Write your
remarks in the rightmost column.
Competencies Observed Not Remarks
Observed
Domain 1: Understanding ICT in Education
Demonstrates awareness of
policies affecting ICT in education
Complies with ICT policies as they
affect teaching and learning
Contextualizes ICT policies to the
learning environment
Domain 2: Curriculum and Assessment
Demonstrates an understanding of
concepts, principles, and theories
of ICT systems as they apply to
teaching-learning
Evaluates digital and non-digital
learning resources in response to
students’ diverse needs
Develops digital learning
resources to enhance teaching-
learning
Uses ICT as a tool to develop 21st
century skills: Information, Media
and Technology Skills, Learning
and Innovation Skills, Life and
Career Skills, and Effective
Communication skills.
Domain 3: Pedagogy
Applies relevant technology tolls
for classroom activities
Uses ICT knowledge to solve
complex problems and support
student collaborative activities
Models collaborative knowledge
construction in face-to-face and
virtual environments
Central Philippine University
College of Education
ACSCU-ACI Accredited, Level IV
Center of Development for Teacher Education
Domain 4: Technology Tools
Demonstrates competence in the
technical operations of technology
tools and systems as they apply to
teaching and learning
Uses technology tools to create
new learning opportunities to
support communities of learners
Demonstrates proficiency in the
use of technology tools to support
teaching and learning
Domain 5: Organization and Administration
Manages technology-assisted
instruction in an inclusive
classroom environment
Exhibits leadership in shared
decision-making using technology
tools
Domain 6: Teacher Professional Learning
Explores existing and emerging
technologies to acquire additional
content and pedagogical
knowledge
Collaborates with peers.
Colleagues, and stakeholders to
access information in support of
professional learning
Domain 6: Teacher Professional Learning
Demonstrates social, ethical, and
legal responsibilities in the use of
technology tools and resources
Shows positive attitude towards
the use of technology tools
Central Philippine University
College of Education
ACSCU-ACI Accredited, Level IV
Center of Development for Teacher Education
III. Processing. Answer the following questions:
1. What are the problems or challenges in using ICT in teaching and learning?
2. What are the challenges encountered by the pupils in using ICT tools and other forms of
digital technologies?
3. How will you promote the positive use of ICT to your future pupils? Explain
Central Philippine University
College of Education
ACSCU-ACI Accredited, Level IV
Center of Development for Teacher Education
Topic 3. Strategies for Promoting Literacy and Numeracy
I. Observation Guide.
A. For each given domain, write down the literacy strategies used by the cooperating
teacher during your classroom observation.
Domain of Observation Strategies used by the teacher
Oral Language
Book and Print Knowledge
Fluency
Spelling
Writing and Composition
Grammar Awareness and
Structure
Vocabulary Development
Reading Comprehension
Listening Comprehension
Central Philippine University
College of Education
ACSCU-ACI Accredited, Level IV
Center of Development for Teacher Education
B. Write down the numeracy strategies used by your cooperating teacher during your class
observation in the following applicable subjects
Subjects Strategies used by the teacher
Language
(English, Filipino, Mother Tongue)
Mathematics
Science
History/Araling Panlipunan/
Social Studies
Values Education
Computer/ICT
Music, Arts, Physical Education, and
Health (MAPEH)
Others
Central Philippine University
College of Education
ACSCU-ACI Accredited, Level IV
Center of Development for Teacher Education
III. Processing. Answer the following questions:
1. How can literacy affect one’s life?
2. How important is numeracy in our daily life?
3. how can literacy and numeracy improve the learner’s academic performance?
4. In the absence of digital technologies and printed materials, what do you think are the
strategies you can use to promote literacy and numeracy?
Central Philippine University
College of Education
ACSCU-ACI Accredited, Level IV
Center of Development for Teacher Education
Topic 4. Strategies for Developing Critical and Creative Thinking as well as
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)
I. Observation Guide. Ask your cooperating teacher to show his or her lesson plan to
you. Review the objectives of each lesson in the lesson plans.
Provide examples of educational objectives based on the following
HOTS:
Creating
Evaluating
Analyzing
Central Philippine University
College of Education
ACSCU-ACI Accredited, Level IV
Center of Development for Teacher Education
II. Checklist. Check whether the following HOTS strategies are applied during your
class observation by checking the appropriate box. Write your
remarks in the last column.
HOTS Strategies Observed Not Remarks
Observed
1.Teaches the concepts of HOTS
2.Promotes the use of HOTS
when communicating
3.Encourages question and
answer during discussion
4.Uses visuals and graphic
organizers to connect concepts
5. Uses problem-solving to
foster critical thinking
6. Promotes collaborative
learning to generate new
ideas
7. Encourages students to
elaborate their answers
8. Promotes inquiry-based
learning to validate ideas
9. Uses educational objectives
that foster HOTS
10. Uses assessment that
promotes HOTS
Central Philippine University
College of Education
ACSCU-ACI Accredited, Level IV
Center of Development for Teacher Education
III. Processing. Answer the following questions:
1. In what part of the instructional plan can teachers apply HOTS?
2. How can HOTS improve the students’ learning?
3. How important is creative and critical thinking in the 21 st century workplace?
4. What are the things that teachers need to improve on to enrich the students’ HOTS?
Central Philippine University
College of Education
ACSCU-ACI Accredited, Level IV
Center of Development for Teacher Education
Documentation
Please attach a screenshot/photo of you and your cooperating teacher in class with design
Central Philippine University
College of Education
ACSCU-ACI Accredited, Level IV
Center of Development for Teacher Education
Reflection Questions for Module 1
After week 1 and 2 of classroom observation and completing the learning activity sheets for
Module 1, complete the following:
1. I realized that
2. I believe that
3. I feel that
4. When I become a teacher I will
Central Philippine University
College of Education
ACSCU-ACI Accredited, Level IV
Center of Development for Teacher Education
Scoring Guide per Topic (Learning Activity Sheet)
Score Description
30 points Answered correctly ALL the questions in the Learning Activity Sheet.
50 points Answered with correct grammar, organization of thoughts and coherence
of ideas.
10 points Indicated a documentation picture of the student with the cooperating
teacher observing the class with design
10 points Submitted the Learning Activity Sheet on time
