Learners' Development and Environment

1. Learning Episode 5
Individuals Differences and Learners Interaction
(focusing on different levels of abilities)
"I made it!" -Leo in "Leo the Late Bloomer" by Robert Kraus

2. Episode 5 provides an opportunity for me to observe how
differences in abilities affect interaction in school, and learn about
strategies that teachers use in addressing the learner's different
needs to effective learning.

3. In this episode, I must be
able to:
 identify the needs of students with
different levels of abilities in the
classroom.
 choose effective strategies to
address the diverse needs of the
learners.

4. I will be rated along the
following:
quality of my observations and
documentation,
completeness and depth of
analysis
 depth and clarity of classroom
observation-based reflection,
 completeness, organization,
clarity of portfolio and
time of submission of portfolio.

5.  Here are principles and concepts
relevant to this episode:
1. Development and learning proceed at varying rates
from child to child, as well as at uneven rates across
different areas of the child's functioning. (NAEYC
2009)
2. Development and learning is maximized when
learners are challenged to achieve at a level just
above their current level of mastery, and also when
they have many opportunities to practice newly
acquired skills.
3. Differentiated instruction is a student-centered
approach that aims to match the learning content,
activities and assessment to the different
characteristics, abilities, interests and needs of the
learners.

6. • An effective teacher remembers that the learners
have different levels of ability, and clearly lets them
know that their strengths are recognized and that
everyone has the chance to learn and succeed. The
teacher helps create a learning community where
everyone can work together and contribute
regardless of their abilities and capacities.

7. To realize my Intend Learning Outcomes, I will
work my way through these steps.
1. Identify two or more
learners of different
abilities but from the
same grade or year.
2. Find out some
information about their
background.
3. Observe them as
they participate in a
classroom activity and
how the teacher
addresses their needs.
4. Write a narrative
report and brief
reflection on your
experience.

8. Use the activity form provided for you to document your observations.
An Observation Guide for Individual Differences Read the
following carefully before you begin to observe. Then write your
observation report on the space provided.
a.Observe the class to see the differences in abilities of the learners.
b. Try to identify the students who seem to be performing well and
those that seem to be behind.
c.Validate your observations by asking the teacher about the
background (family, socio-economic , presence of some learning
disability, etc.) of these children.
d. Observe the behavior of both the high achieving and low- achieving
learners. Note their dispositions, pace in a accomplishing tasks,
interaction with teacher, and interaction with others.
e. Observe the teacher's method in addressing the individual learning
needs of the students in his/her class.

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10. 1. Did your observation match the information given by the teacher? Were
you able to correctly identify who among the students performed well and
who did not? What behaviors helped you identify them? (Volunteering to
answer, responding to teacher's direction, etc.)
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2. Describe the differences in ability levels of the students in the class. Is
there a wide gap between the students who are performing well and those
that are not?
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3. Describe the methods used by the teacher in handling the students'
differences in abilities. How did the students respond to the teacher ? Did
the teacher use differentiated instruction? If yes, describe how
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11. 1. Recall the time when were in the elementary or high school. Recall
the high and low achievers in your class. How did your teacher deal
with differences in abilities? Was your teacher effective?
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12. Directions:
Read the items given below and encircle the correct answer.
1. Read the following comments by the teacher.
Which of these comments will most likely make
a child try harder, rather than give up?
a. Sinuwerte ka ngayon dito sa test, ha?
b. Hindi ka talaga magaling dito sa paksang ito, 'no?
c. Nakikita ko na kailangan mong maglaan ng mas mahabang
panahon sa paksang ito para lubos mong maunawaan ito.
d. Nahihirapan ka sa paksang ito. Maaari kitang tulungan.

13. 2. Which of the following demonstrates differentiated
instruction?
a. The teacher groups the learners by their ability level and makes the
groups work with the same topic but assigns a different task
appropriate for each group to accomplish.
b.The teacher divides the class into three heterogeneous groups and
assigns the same activity for each group to work on.
c. The teacher groups the learners by their as ability level and assigns
different content topics for the groups to work on.
d.The teacher groups the learners by their ability level and assigns
different task on the same topic, and then requests three different
teachers, each to asses one of the groups

14. 3. Which teaching practice gives primary
consideration to individual differences?
a. Allowing children to show that they learned the stage of mitosis in
a way where they feel most comfortable.
b.Allowing children to show that they learned the stages of mitosis in
a way where they feel most comfortable except by lecturing.
c.Preparing two different sets of examination, one for the fast
learners and another for the slow learners.
d. Applying two sets of different standards.

15. With theprincipleof individual differencesin mind, what methodsaand
strategieswill you remember in thefutureto ensurethat you will beableto meet
theneedsof both thehigh and low achieversin your class? Makeacollection of
strategieson how to addressthestudents' different ability levels.
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16. (How did I perform in this episode?)
Field Study 1_ Episode 5 - Individual Differences and Learners' Interaction
( focus on different ability levels)
Focused on:
identifying the needs if students with
different levels of abilities in the
classroom
 choosing effective strategies to
address the diverse needs of the
learners

17. Name of the FS Student_______________________Date Submitted:___________
Year & Section :___________________________________ Course :___________
Learning
Episodes
Examplary
4
Superior
3
Satisfacory
2
Needs
Improvement
1
Learning
Activities
All task were
done with
outstanding
quality ; work
exceeds
expectations
All or nearly all tasks
were done with high
quality
Nearly all
tasks were
done with
acceptable
quality
Fewer than half of tasks
were done; or most
objectives were met but
need improvement
Analysis of the
Learning
Episode
All questions were
answered
completely ; depth
answers ;
thoroughly
grounded on
theories.
Exemplary
grammar and
spelling
Analysis questions were
answered completely.
Clear connection with
theories Grammar and
spelling are superior
Reflection statements
are clear, but not clearly
supported by
experiences from the
learning episodes
Analysis
questions were
not answered
completely.
Vaguely
related to the
theories
Grammar and
spelling
acceptable
Analysis questions
were not a answered.
Grammar and spelling
unsatisfactory

18. Reflections/
Insights
Reflection
Statements are
profound and
clear ; supported
by experiences
from the learning
episodes
Portfolio is
complete, clear,
well- organized;
most supporting
documentations
are available and
logical and cleats
marked locations
Reflection
statements
are shallow;
supported by
experiences
from the
learning
episodes
Reflection
statements are
unclear and
shallow and are not
supported by
experiences from
the learning
episodes
Learning
Portfolio
Portfolio is
complete, clear,
well- organized
and all
supporting;
documentations
are located in
sections clearly
and designated
Portfolio is
complete, clear,
well- organized;
most supporting
documentations
are available and
logical and cleats
marked locations
Portfolio is
incomplete;
supporting
documentatio
ns are
organized but
are lacking
Analysis questions
were not answered
Grammar and
spelling
unsatisfactory
Submission of
Learning
Episode
Submitted
before the
deadline
Submitted on the
deadline
Submitted a
day after the
deadline
Submitted two
days or more after
the deadline
Learning
Episodes
Examplary
4
Superior
3
Satisfacory
2
Needs
Improvement
1

19. Comment/s Over-all Score Rating:
(Based on transmutation)
transmutation of Score to Grade/ Rating
SCORE 20 19-18 17 16 15 14 13-12 11 10 9-8 7-Below
GRADE 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00 3.25 5.00
99 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 75 72 71-Below
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Signaure of FS Teacher
above printed name
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Date

20. FIELD STUDY 1
The Learners’ Development and Environment
by: Maria Rita D. Lucas, Ph.D.
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