UNIVERSITY OF MINDANAO – TAGUM

Arellano St. Tagum City

DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 6

Guided Practices

A. Conduct a survey of the school environment. Provide a description of the

following components:

Components Description
Location The school is situated at the back of
the elementary school.
Physical Facilities The school made sure that there is
always an in-charge and that it is well-
maintained.
Psychological Climate Students can easily access the
Guidance office since it can visibly see
the student’s whereabouts
Community Context The school is always in partnership
with the barangay.

B. Answer the following questions:

1. Which component is the strength and weakness of the school? Explain your
answer.
-One of the strength of the school is its partnership with the barangay where they are
full supported with their needs and also they have a harmonious relationship with the
faculty and staff. If there is a weakness, I think they still lack extra rooms for the
faculty room.
2. How does the school maintain the safety and security of students?
-The guards roam around the school. They also secure that the gate is locked or
guarded because of the implementation of the “One in, One out” policy of the DepEd
where students are advised not to go out during lunchtime to avoid absenteeism and
cutting of classes. And also prevent violence and accidents whenever students are
outside the campus.
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3. What are the best practices of the school in keeping the learning
environment conducive for teaching and learning?
-I think their best practice is having the ICL be maximized because it will serve as a
short break of the students yet they still maximize it to finish other school works or
use the time for their preparation in different performance task.
4. How do teachers promote social development and cultural diversity to
learners?
-Their school has a wide oval or recreational field where students are free to
maximize the space. They also have tables and chairs under the tree which
sometimes served as a students’ kiosk. They also have school activities that would
enable the students to perform and socialize with other grade levels. As to cultural
diversity, their organization for indigenous people are well established. They also
honor special events that promotes nationalism just like the independence day and
the like.
5. In what ways does the school promote a positive school-community
relationship?
-I think there’s one activity after our FS1 where the barangay through the
Sannguniang Kabataan, they conducted symposium about mental health and other
concerns. Not just the barangay, the parents of the learners are also obedient with
the school’s policies where they strictly follow the guidelines whenever they have
important matters inside the school.
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C. Familiarize yourself with the school’s facilities. Check if the following
are available. Provide a description of facilities that are available on the
corresponding column below.

Physical Availabl Not Description

Structure e Available

Office of the / They are very accessible

Principal beside the gymnasium.

Administrative / Most of the offices are

Office beside the gymnasium to
have a one-stop access.

Security and / They have a guard house

Maintenance which has enough space
Office for the security personnel
to have extra space for the
inspection of items that are
delivered in school.

Faculty Room / They don’t have a faculty

room because teachers
with advisories are
encouraged to stay inside
their classrooms to better
monitor their students.
Students Center / They have plenty of
student’s kiosk almost
around the oval
Classrooms / Their classrooms are
sometimes mixed with
other grade levels in a
certain building.
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Library / It is situated at the second
floor and I think it is not
enough to accommodate all
students since it also
served as a AVP room.

Science / They don’t have a science

Laboratory laboratory. But, they have
laboratory tables already.

TLE Laboratory / They have a room for hotel

simulation. They have a
housekeeping room.
ICT Laboratory / They have an ICT
laboratory located at the
Senior High School
Building
Audio-Visual / Their AVR is located along
Room with the school library

Medical & Dental / Their clinic is situated at

Clinic the center side near the
oval. It is also air-
conditioned.
Guidance and / The guidance office is
Counseling Room situated beside the
principal's office.
Cafeteria/ / There are two canteens
Canteen that are present inside the
campus. Their food
promotes healthy living as
they do not sell junk foods
and soft drinks.
Auditorium / They don’t have an
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auditorium but they have a
gymnasium and stage for
the school programs and
activities
Play Area / They have a wide oval and
open field at the center just
right after you enter the
school gate.

Restroom for / The restroom for male is on

Males the left side near the
gymnasium. There are also
restrooms in every building.

Restroom for / The restroom for female is

Females on the right side near the
gymnasium. There are also
restrooms in every building.

Others (please
specify?

D. Provide a description of the community where the school is located.

Write your observation below:

Name of School: Laureta National High School

Location of the School: Barangay San Miguel, Tagum City, Davao del
Norte, Philippines, 8100
Date of Observation: November 7-25, 2022

E. Conduct a survey of the school’s physical facilities. Find answers to

the following questions:
1. Does the school have enough classrooms to accommodate students?
-Yes, the ratio of students are enough.
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2. Are classrooms conducive for teaching and learning?
-Yes it is
3. Are tables, chairs, and furniture within the classroom properly arranged?
-Yes, it is
4. Are there enough chairs for students?
-Yes, they also have extra chairs in their storage room
5. Does the school observe cleanliness?
-Yes, the school head usually roam around
6. Are school facilities safe for students learning?
-Yes, it is
7. Do students have access to library resources?
-Yes, it is accessible
8. Are students and teachers provided with the equal opportunity to use
laboratory facilities?
-Yes, they are.
9. Does the school have policies on the use and maintenance of school’s
physical facilities and equipment?
-Yes
10. Are students and teachers aware of the school policies?
-Yes it is communicated to them

F. Check if the following characteristics of SCLE are observed, write

your comment on the column provided below for items that are not
observed.

SCLE Learning
Environment Observe Not Comments
d Observed
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1. The teacher
/
serves as the
learning facilitator
and provides
opportunities for
students to
participate in
teaching and
learning activities.

2. Students are
/
aware of the lesson
and why it is taught

3. Students are
/
aware of the learning
outcomes of a
particular lesson.

4. Lessons are
/
designed based on
the result of
assessment of
student’s prior
learning.

5. Instructional
/
resources are
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contextualized based
on the learners/ need
and background

6. The teacher
/
promotes
collaborative
learning.

7. The teacher
/
encourages students
to respect individual
differences and
cultural diversity.

8. Students are
/
provided with
opportunities to
engage in teaching
and learning
activities.

9. Students are given

/
opportunities to
explore their own
interests and
abilities.
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10. Students are
/
given opportunities
to share thoughts
and ideas and
explore new
knowledge at their
own time and pace.

11. Students’ works

/
are acknowledged
and recognized.

12. The teacher

/
engages students in
the assessment and
in giving feedback
regarding their
academic
performance.

13. Students are

encouraged to use
their own
personalized
learning resources.
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14. The physical
/
environment
promotes a safe,
friendly, and
culturally-responsive
learning
environment.

15. The teachers and

/
school official
respects the diversity
of students,
teachers, and staff.
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G. Conduct an interview with teachers. Find answers to the following

questions.
1. How do teachers encourage students to respect individual differences?
-They allow everyone to speak their principles and beliefs without interrupting
immediately. They also remind that there is no wrong answer because the
goal is to let the students express their creativity.
2. How do teachers assess students’ prior learning?
-At the beginning of the lesson, the teacher conducts drills to test if the
students are able to make the task and check if they have an idea of what is the
lesson all about. The teacher also allow the students to reflect and think of their
previous lesson.
3. In what ways do teachers motivate students to arouse their interest about
the lesson?
-In the lesson plan, there is a part on motivation where teachers ask
prompting questions or make an activity that would enable them to feel the
excitement to learn more and continue the discussion.
4. How do teachers create a positive learning environment?
-They do not encourage discrimination inside the class especially when a
student is answering. As much as possible, the teacher praises the student for
participating and make constructive criticisms if there is misdirection. The
teacher also provides justifiable feedback.
5. How do teachers promote cultural diversity?
-Teachers promote cultural diversity by respecting the origin of the students.
Their beliefs, tradition and ethnicity are well acknowledged. Cultural diversity
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also include the religious belief and sees to it that there is healthy discussion in
class and that there is no room for discrimination.

H. Find answers to the following questions. Write your comments on the

column provided below if the answer is ``NO.’’

Questions Yes No Comments

1. Does the school /
have a security force
that check and
maintains the safety
of school’s properly,
employees, and
students?
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2. Does the school /
conduct regular
inspection and risk
mapping within and
around the school
premises?

3. Does the school /

have a disaster and
risk reduction
management office
and coordinators?

4. Does the school /

have an emergency
response team?

5. Does the school /

have a medical clinic
and emergency kits?
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6. Does the school /
have pre-designated
emergency routes
and an evacuation
area?

7. Does the school /

have established
safety procedures
and guidelines on the
use of school’s
physical facilities and
laboratory equipment/

8. Does the school /

have established
policies and
guidelines on student
discipline?
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9. Does the school /
have established
partnership with
teachers, parents,
and members of the
community?

10. Does the school /

adopt the
implementation of
DepEd Order No. 21,
series of 2015?

I. Describe the standard operating procedure (SOP) implemented by the school

to ensure the safety and security of stakeholders during the following
situations:

Sit Emergency Plans/Preparations

uation
1. Natural disaster The school has Disaster Risk Prevention and
such as floods and Management Team where they are also always in
earthquakes partnership with the barangay.
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2. Fire or explosion The school has fire extinguishers everywhere the campus
and there are clear fire exits.

3. Bomb The school ensures to check the bags of the students and
scare/bomb threats every visitor and parents really follow the protocol. The
school will immediately call the attention of the nearby
authorities.
4. Civil disturbances The guards are trained and other security personnel from
involving, students, the barangay can respond to the call.
teachers, and
school employees

5. School events There are series of meetings conducted to ensure that the
and activities whole program is well-planned including unforseen
circumstances.

6. Accidents There are established emergency response team in the

involving students, school and emergency vehicles are accessible in the
teachers, school barangay.
employees, visitors

7. Bullying/fighting/ There are school organizations like the SSG that

harassments continuously promote a student-friendly environment with
thelp of the teachers, adminstrators and the school head.
It is ensured that if it occurs, proper actions will be taken.
8. Criminal The school does not tolerate illegal acts that is why the
activities students are reminded and monitored all the time. They
make sure that the parents have an active involvement in
the school.
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9. Gun firing Immediate securing of the safety of all the people inside
incidents the school.

10. Medical The clinic is accessible and there are emergency

emergency response team established already.

11. Structural failure The City Government of Tagum can immediately respond
and very brigada eskwela, the school buildings are
checked and monitored to avoid hazard.
12. Vehicular Emergency response team are always on call. There are
accident involving a also assistance from the barangay like vehicles to
school bus or transport victims.
private cars

13. Lost or missing Easy access on the authorities

child

14. Suicide There are also helpline availble. Guidance councilor is

incidents approachable. Mental Health symposiums are conducted.
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J. Check if the following child-friendly school practices are observed.

Child -friendly
School Practices Observed Not Remarks
Observed

1. It promotes respect
/ The school is a
for diversity and child-friendly
ensures equality. school.

2. It promotes quality
/ Teachers always
learning outcomes and undergo LAC
quality teaching. Sessions

3. It ensures a healthy
/ Security and
and safe learning safety are
environment. prioritized
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4. It promotes physical,
/ Guidance office
psychological, is very
sociological, and accessible and
emotional health. accomdating to
the students

5. It provides a positive
/ Teachers are
learning environment very dedicated
and learning and of quality as
experiences. well

6. It promotes gender
/ This may have
equality. not been very
vocal. However,
students can
express
themselves still
in accordance
and respect to
school policies
such as no cross
dressing.

7. It promotes
/
contectualixation of
instruction.
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8. It encourages
/ They highly
student participation in support students
school activities. who wll be
excused from
class.

9. It promotes a
/ It is always the
learner-centered welfare of the
environment. students are the
top priority.

10. It involves
/ There is a
teachers, parents, and harmonious
members of the relationship
community in the among the
fulfillment of children’s students,
right. teachers, the
community and
other
stakeholders.

K. Identify the best practices of the school that respond to the following
characteristics of a child-friendly school. Write your answers on the
column below:

Characteristics of a Child-friendly Best Practices

School
It is inclusive and culturally responsive. They fully support the culture of the
cultural community and variety of
students are accomodated.
It promotes quality education. The school align its programs with the
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thrusts, vision and mission of the DepEd.
It is healthy and protective of children. Security and welfare of the students are
really prioritized. There is a clear policies
on the protection of each student’ rights.
It is gender-sensitive. As much as they are very welcoming
with the gender choices, cross dressing
is still not allowed.
It promotes community participation. They are active participants in the
community especially during the araw ng
barangay and other community activities.

L. Answer the following:

1. How does the school address the general health and well-being of students?
-They always conduct symposium about health awareness yearly. This year
they conducted mental health awareness along with HIV and AIDS prevention.

2. How safe and conducive is the learning environment to the students?

-The security guards usually roam around to check for unsual commotions or
students who cut classes. They also ensure that the bags are checked upon
entry.
3. How does the school encourage students to enroll in school?
-They launch early enrollment. They follow up those who are in need of
visitation. They also post online of why they should enroll in the school. They
have lot of activities during the enrollment to encourage more enrollees. They also
accommodate the transferees well.
4. How does the school child participation to ensure the child’s rights?
-They make sure that they are monitored not just inside the school but also at
their homes. That is why the teachers really communicate with the parents
every quarter to give feedbacks and suggestions.
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Reflection:

Write your reflection by completing the following statements.

I realized that it is important to secure that the school is conducive for learning
because as teachers we do not just consider the preparation of our lesson but the
school as a whole. As part of the faculty, we have a responsibility also to help the
school become better. I realized that there is a long checklist on how to give the best
school to the students. Although there is no perfect school, the school must address
the lackings or problems that they may encounter in order to encourage more
students to love learning and love their alma mater as well.

I believed it is essential to suggest better options, speak up during meetings,

participate in school activities all for the betterment of the school. It is also important
to start the good changes inside the school down to the classroom. As teachers we
also have to protect the rights of our learners. Furthermore, we have to consider their
overall self as well most especially their mental health that has been deteriorating
since the pandemic. It is also essential for a school to be an image of inclusivity so
that the students will follow the lead as well.

From now on, I am determined to dedicate myself in contributing better suggestion

that would benefit the school and mostly the welfare of the students. From now on, I
will be more considerate of the surroundings. I will also improve my social skills so I
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can help connect the school to government and non-government organizations that
would extend programs for the youth. Moreover, students must be given
opportunities to explore their own interests and abilities because this is what
teaching is all about. We do not just teach the basics of the lessons but also the real-
life lessons that they must master whenever they go out of the school.