THE LEARNER’S DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT
Episode 2
LEARNER’S CHARACTERISTICS AND NEEDS
Name of FS Student: JOEL J. PATROPEZ
Course : BACHELOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Year and Section: 4A
Resource Teacher: ANITA R. AYONG Signature : _________________
Cooperating School: CALBAYOG PILOT CENTRAL SCHOOL
Your Target At the end of this activity, you will gain competence in differentiating the characteristics and needs of learners from the different developmental levels.
Your Map To reach your target, do the following tasks:
Step 1
Observe 3 groups of learners from different levels (preschool, elementary, and high school).
Step 3
Validate your observation by interviewing the learners.
Step 2
Describe each of the learners based on your observation.
Step 4
Compare them in terms of their interests and needs.
Your Tools Use the activity form provided for you to document your observations.
AN OBSERVATION GUIDE FOR THE LEARNER’S CHARACTERISTICS
Read the following statements carefully. Then write your observation report on the provided space. Your teacher may also recommend another observation checklist if a more detailed observation is preferred.
Physical
1. Observe their gross motor skills. How they carry themselves. How they move, walk, run go up the stairs, etc.
2. Are gross movements clumsy or deliberate/smooth?
3. How about their fine motor skills? Writing, drawing, etc.
Social
1. Describe how they interact with teachers and other adults.
2. Note how they also interact with peers. What do they talk about? What are their concerns?
Emotional
1. Describe the emotional disposition or temperament of the learners. (happy, sad, easily cries, mood-shifts)
2. How do they express their wants/needs? Can they wait?
3. How do they handle frustrations?
4. Describe their level of confidence as shown in their behavior. Are they self-conscious?
Cognitive
1. Describe their ability to use words to