1. Episode 4:
GUIDING PRINCIPLES IN THE SELECTION AND USE OF
TEACHING STRATEGIES
Name of FS Student______________________________________________________________
Course_______________________________________ Year & Section _____________________
Resource Teacher 1______________________ Signature ______________Date______________
Resource Teacher 2______________________ Signature ______________Date______________
Resource Teacher 3______________________Signature______________ Date______________
Cooperating School_______________________________________________________________
My Target
In this Episode, I must be able to:
Write evidence of application of some guiding principles in the selection use of teaching
strategies
My Performance (How I will be Rated)
Field Study 2, Episode 4- Guiding Principles in the Selection and Use of Teaching Strategies
Focused on: The application of some guiding principles in the selection and use of teaching strategies
Exemplary Superior Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Tasks
4 3 2 1
Observation/ All tasks were All or nearly all Nearly all tasks were Fewer than half of tasks
Documentation: done with tasks were done done with acceptable were done; or most
outstanding with high quality quality objectives met but with
quality; work poor quality
exceeds
expectations
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My Analysis Analysis questions Analysis questions Analysis questions Analysis questions were
were answered were answered were not answered not answered.
completely; in completely completely
depth answers; Grammar and spelling
thoroughly Clear connection Vaguely related to unsatisfactory
grounded on with theories the theories
theories
-Exemplary Grammar and Grammar and spelling
grammar and spelling are acceptable
spelling. superior.
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2. Exemplary Superior Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Tasks
4 3 2 1
My reflection Reflection Reflection Reflection statements Reflection statements
statements are statements are are shallow; are unclear and shallow
profound and clear but not supported by and are not supported
clear, supported clearly supported experiences from the by experiences from the
by experiences by experiences episode. episode.
from the episode. from the episode.
4 3 2 1
My portfolio Portfolio is Portfolio is Portfolio is Portfolio has many
complete, clear, complete, clear, incomplete; lacking components; is
well-organized well-organized supporting unorganized and
and all supporting and most documentation is unclear.
documentation supporting organized but is
are located in documentation lacking.
sections clearly are available
designated. and/or logical and
clearly marked
locations.
4 3 2 1
Submission Before deadline. On the deadline. A day after the Two days or more after
deadline. the deadline.
4 3 2 1
Subtotals
Rating based on
Overall Score transmutation:
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Signature of FS Teacher above printed name Date
Transmutation of Scores to Grades/ Ratings
Score Grade Rating Score Grade Rating
20 1.0 99 12-13 2.50 81
18-19 1.25 96 11 2.75 78
17 1.5 93 10 3.00 75
16 1.75 90 8-9 3.5 72 and
15 2.00 87 7- below 5.00 below
14 2.25 84

3. My Map
I will observe at least three Resource Teachers, analyze and reflect on my observations.
To hit my Target, I will follow the following steps:
Step 1 : Review Selection and Use of Teaching
Strategies in the Principles of Teaching 1,
2007 by Corpuz, B. and G. Salandalan, pp. 52 -
68.
Step2 : Observe at least 3 Resource Teacher.
Step 3 Accomplish Observation Sheet.
Step 4: Analyze my observations.
Step 5: Reflect on my observations.

4. My Tool
As I observe a class, I will use the Observation Sheet for a more focused observation.
OBSERVATION SHEET
Name of the Resource Teachers Observed:________________,__________________,________________
School Address:_________________________________________________Date:___________________
Grade/ Year Level: _________________________________ Subject Area: _________________________
Guiding Principles in the Selection and Use Teaching Behavior/s of the Resource Teacher
of Strategies that Applies the Principles
1. Learning is an active process. 1.
2. The more senses are involve, the more and the 2.
better the learning.
3. A non – threatening environment enhances 3.
learning.

5. 4. Emotion has the power to increase retention 4.
and learning.
5. Good teaching goes beyond recall of 5.
information.
6. Learning is meaningful when it is connected to
the students’ everyday life.
7. An integrated teaching approach is far more
effective than teaching isolated bits of
information.

6. My Analysis
1. Are these principles in accordance with brain – based teaching and learning? __________
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My Reflections
What is the best method of teaching? Is there such thing? ______________________________
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7. My Portfolio
Illustrate your reflection on the best method teaching creatively on this page.