EPISODE 2 CHARACTERISTICS AND NEEDS

An Observation Guide for the Learners Characteristic 

            

              PHYSICAL
 Observe their gross motor skills. How they carry themselves. How they move, walk, run, go up in stairs etc.

     As I observed in Grade 8 Section Mimbalot Falls, the way they act is so different from higher year. Students there were too busy playing and making other things that are not necessary  and not related to their subject which is drafting . They were too energetic and very hyper.

Are gross movements clumsy or deliberate/smooth?

   The students there were too clumsy on the things that they've done maybe because they don't too care on how the things will be done in a proper manner and in a right way.

How about their fine writing skills ? Writing, drawing, etc

Students in Grade 8 were too messy in their drawings and writings , but they are too imaginative ion the things that they drawn and write.

                                              SOCIAL

Describe how they interact with teacher and other adults.

      The way they interact in teachers were so kind respectful but in their co-adults the way they interact them sometimes were too disrespectful maybe because they are friends and very close.

Note how they interact with peers. What do they usually talk about? What are their 
concerns ?

    The way they interact with their peers were good and bad, because sometimes they talk about bad things and sometimes  they ask question on a good                                                                             things.

                     

                    EMOTIONAL  


Describe the emotional disposition or temperament of learners?

     I can say that they are moody person , sometimes they feel happy and suddenly they turn into  get angry.

How do they express their wants/needs ? can they wait?

     Yes they can wait , in fact they were very patient.

How do they handle frustration?

    They don't usually show their emotions especially being frustrated, because teenagers like them were hiding their true feelings.

Describe their level of confidence as shown in their behavior?Are they self-conscious?

     The Grade 8 were too confident showing their
talents and other thing, maybe at first place they 
were shy but afterwards they are showing the thing 
they can.

COGNITIVE

Describe their ability to use words to communicate their ideas. Note their language proficiency.

     For them they were so imaginative and idealistic on the many things , they make this as a way on communicating other people.

Describe how they figure out things. Do they comprehend easily? Look for evidence of their thinking skills.

     They usually confuse on other thing and sometimes they are always asking questions .

Were there opportunities for problem solving?Describe how did they show problem solving abilities.

 In the class they conducted a meeting of their on how they will address the problem , they think and analyze it.

ANALYSIS

HIGH SCHOOL        
                                              

AGE RANGE OF LEARNERS OBSERVED                                                                             

• 14-15 YEARS OLD           

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS OBSERVED      

• High School were too lazy and always strolling around with peers.

IMPLICATION TO THE TEACHING LEARNING PROCESS

• Therefore the teacher should a interesting activity for them not to get bored and going outside in the classroom
• Therefore the teacher should be effective educator and well trained enough to make the lesson more applicable to the students

REFLECTIONS 

1.While you were observing the learners, how did you recall your own experiences when you were their age? What similarities or differences do you have with the learners you  observed?

     As I recall on the time of my observation the similarities that we have when I was in their age are very hyper, energetic, always having fun and always talking. I usually spend time together with my peers as how I observed on them. And the differences between us is when I was in my High School time I was so very active in my organization which is Student Peer Facilitator, which I didn't notice on them on the participation on their campus organization.

2. Think of a teacher you cannot forget for positive or negative reasons. How did she help you with your needs? How did it affect you? 

     When I was 4th year high school my adviser always motivate me and always giving advice to get away from my other classmate because they are not good example for me which is I don't usually believe because they help me in many times at many things.