Classroom Observation

The University of Northern Philippines Laboratory School (UNP-LS) is a school that runs under the auspices of the university. This school provides educational levels ranging from early childhood education, elementary school, junior high school, to senior high school.

In its division, each level is divided into several parts:

  • Kindergarten: Education for early childhood.
  • Elementary school: provides basic education for students the age of 6-12 years old.
  • Secondary school: lower secondary education (Grade 7-10) and upper secondary education (Grade 11-12).

The period given for class observation is approximately two weeks. The purpose of this observation is to get to know the characteristics of students and understand the teachers’ steps in teaching.

In its teaching system, UNP LabSchool uses the MATATAG curriculum, which is the local Philippine curriculum. The term MATATAG, which means "tough" or "strong" in Filipino, reflects the purpose of the curriculum to provide students with a strong educational foundation.  This curriculum is a new breakthrough to replace the old curriculum, namely K-12 by reducing the burden of content that is too dense, so that teachers and students can focus on mastering basic skills. There are five core lessons in this curriculum, namely language, reading and literacy, Makabansa (Patriotic), Mathematics, and GMRC (Good Manners and Right Conduct). In addition, there are four main pillars in this curriculum, including, Makabansa (Patriotic), Matao (People-centered), Mahas (Competent), and Matatag (Resilient). The curriculum aims to improve literacy and numeracy skills from an early age, strengthen character education, and provide a 21st-century approach to learning. 

However, for grade 9 they still used the former curriculum which is K-12. The implementation of MATATAG curriculum conducted in several stages.

 

Teaching Methods

The learning process in the laboratory school conducted by using student-centered approach. This approach allows students to more active and creative in learning rather than being a listener. Teacher here as a facilitator which facilitate and supervise students during the class, and guides them in forming their own understanding. The advantage of student-centered also it promotes independent thinking, collaboration, learning autonomy, and responsibility.

Classroom Equipment

Furthermore, each classroom here provided with whiteboard, marker, television, fan, and other equipment that can be borrowed at the faculty. Apart from that, there is no internet connection in the classroom since some teacher prohibited students to use their phone during class. This might be their strategy to reduce the attachment of cellular phone during classroom teaching, so students can focus better to the lecture.

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