FIELD STUDY 2

CHAPTER 4 - INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

Lesson 1 - Understanding Instructional Resources

Guided Practice

Observe actual classes using the following constructivist teacher and learning practices.

Other
Constructivist Teaching Practices Observed Not Observed Comments

1. Active learning strategies

2. Meaningful learning activities
3. Effective questioning strategies
4. Real-life and concrete examples
5. Cooperative learning activities
6. Problem-solving activities
7. Active investigation
8. Integrative learning activities
9. Practice and feedback activities
10. Effective motivation techniques
11. Generalizations are provided by students
12. Positive classroom atmosphere
13. Lessons and activities are interesting
14. Students are encouraged to take an active
role in learning
15. Experiential learning activities
16. Varied learning activities
17. Students’ views are respected
18. Positive learning environment
19. Linking ideas and concepts with real-life
experiences
20. Modeling positive behavior
21. Available learning materials
22. Learning styles are respected
23. Differentiated learning strategies

Provide a narrative observation report on how teachers are using constructivist teaching and
learning in their classes.

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Processing

Examine carefully the data you have gathered. Answer the following questions:

1. Does the teacher employ constructivist teaching-learning approaches?

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2. How do students respond to constructivist activities?

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3. How did constructivist teaching improve the teaching and learning practices in the school?
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4. What things could be done to encourage the teachers to use constructivist teaching-learning
approaches?
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Reflection

Write your reflection by completing the following statements:

 I realized that:
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 I believe it is essential to:

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 From now on, I am determined to:

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Lesson 2 – Differentiated Learning

Guided Practice

Observe actual classes using the following differentiated teaching and learning practices.

Differentiated Teaching and Observed Not Observed Other

Learning Practices Comments
1. Varied learning activities based on
the learning styles of students
2. Respect of individual differences

3. Objectives are designed based on

the abilities of the students
4. Objectives consider the level of
students
5. Topics are modified based on
learning needs and background
6. Learning activities are designed to
help every student learn
7. Assessment results are used to
improve instruction
8. Provision for individual and
collaborative learning
9. Lessons are developmentally
appropriate
10. Uses various assessment tools

Provide a narrative observation report on how teachers are using constructivist teaching and learning in
their classes.

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Processing

Examine the data you have gathered. Answer the following questions:

1. Does the teacher employ differentiated teaching-learning approaches?

- ___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

2. How do students respond to differentiated teaching and learning activities?

- ___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

3. What are the challenges met by teachers in the implementation of differentiated teaching and
learning?
- ___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

4. How does differentiated teaching and learning improve students’ learning?

- ___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

Reflection

Write your reflection by completing the following statements:

 I realized that:
  I believe it is essential to:

 From now on, I am determined to:

Lesson 3 – Integrated Teaching and Learning

Guided Practice

Observe classes and provide sample curriculum themes that are used by teachers.

Title of Research Research Question

Provide a narrative observation report on how teachers are using integrated teaching and learning in their
classes.

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Processing

Review the data you have gathered. Answer the following questions:

1. Does the teacher use integrated teaching-learning approaches?

- ___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

2. How do students respond to integrated teaching and learning activities?

- ___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

3. What are the challenges met by teachers in the implementation of integrated teaching and
learning?
- ___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

4. How does integrated teaching and learning improve students’ learning?

- ___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

Reflection

Write your reflection by completing the following statements:

 I realized that:

 I believe it is essential to:

 From now on, I am determined to:

Lesson 4 – Cooperative Learning

Guided Practice

Observe classes and provide examples of cooperative learning activities that are used by teachers in their
classes.
 Subjects Cooperative Learning Activities

Provide a narrative observation report on how teachers are using cooperative learning in their classes.

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Processing

Examine carefully the data you have gathered. Answer the following questions:

1. Does the teacher use cooperative learning approaches?

 - ___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

2. How do students respond cooperative learning activities?

- ___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

3. What are the challenges met by the students in the implementation of cooperative learning?
- ___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

4. How does cooperative learning improve students’ learning?

- ___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

Reflection

Write your reflection by completing the following statements:

 I realized that:

 I believe it is essential to:

 From now on, I am determined to:

Lesson 5 – Problem-based Learning

Guided Practice

Observe classes and provide examples of problem-based learning activities that are used by teachers in
teaching various topics.

Topics Problem-based Learning Activities

Provide a narrative observation report on how teachers are using problem-based learning in their classes.

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Processing

Examine carefully the data you have gathered. Answer the following questions:

5. Does the teacher use problem-based learning approaches?

- ___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

6. How do students respond problem-based learning activities?

- ___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

7. What are the challenges met by the students in the implementation of problem-based learning?
- ___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

8. How does problem-based learning improve students’ learning?

 - ___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

Reflection

Write your reflection by completing the following statements:

 I realized that:

 I believe it is essential to:

 From now on, I am determined to: