LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER OBSERVATION REPORT School Observed: Iligan City East High School List of Available Learning Resources in their Library and Computer Center Available Learning Resources Characteristics and Unique Capabilities Teaching Approaches where the Resource is Most Useful 1. Print Resources :• Books in Science, (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), also for English, Litereature, Values Education, • Encyclopedia, • Research studies of students. The books age appropriate, relatively new and is used by a good number of students for their studies.The books are used mainly for research purposes of the students for their reports in class. 2. Audio Resources There were no audio recordings present 3. Non-electronic visual resources Globes, maps The non-electronic visual resources like their globe and their maps are still in good condition despite being used widely by the students in their history class.The globe and the map are used in their history class as an instructional tool. Field Study 3 Technology In The Learning Environment Page 2 LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER OBSERVATION REPORT (continued) School Observed: Iligan City East High School List of Available Learning Resources in their Library and Computer Center Available Learning Resources Characteristics and Unique Capabilities Teaching Approaches where the Resource is Most Useful 4. ICT Resources Several computer units• Overhead projector . The ICT resources of their school are relatively new but still in tip-top condition.The computer units are used for hands-on computer laboratory activities, while the overhead projector is for transparency slide presentations. Impression In all, the Iligan City East High School (ICEHS) has a very good number of available learning resources, which are still very relevant to the needs of the students and the teachers and the same time it is also congruent to their curriculum. Hopefully, when budget warrants, they will be able to obtain more resources to fully establish their science, arts and basic education curriculum. ANALYSIS 1.At ICEHS the learning resources/materials are arranged properly according to their functions, although they were assigned to different areas. 2. Do the guidelines and procedures facilitate easy access to the materials by the teachers? Why? Why not? Yes, the guidelines are pretty much simple and the teachers can easily access the materials because the incharge of the facilities is always around. 3. What are the strengths of this Learning Resource Center? The main learning resource center of ICEHS is their library. One good thing about it is that it is always open even though the persons-in-charge are teachers. They have arranged their schedule well so that they can accommodate library users anytime of the day. Aside from this, the library also has a good number of books and encyclopedia that the students can use. 4. What are its weaknesses? The library needs better lighting especially during cloudy days and better ventilation on warm and humid days. 5. What suggestions can you make? When finances can suffice, it would be better to add more lighting fixtures and ventilation measures to the library. REFLECTION. 1. Which of the materials in the learning resources caught your interest the most? Why? Among the materials in the learning resources at ICEHS, the books really caught my interest because ever since I was a kid I really love reading books, despite some difficulty in relating to some topics. 2. Which gadgets/materials are you already confident to use/operate? Among the gadgets that I am confident to use are the computer and the overhead projector. 3. Which ones do you feel you need to learn about? Although I am confident that I can use the computer as an instructional tool, I definitely would like to learn more about the Web 2.0 tools like blogging and social bookmarking as well as the issues that may be encountered in using them for distance learning. 4. Read an article about your answer in number 3. Paste a copy of the article here. The article I have read for my answer in number 3 is from the Internet written by Laddie Odom, the multimedia producer of the Center for Support Instructio, University of Maryland University College. Comments 1.The over-all impact of the display would really make you think twice about or do not even consider smoking as habit. 2.Although the depiction of the diseases one would suffer due to smoking is very vivid somewhat morbid even but the chosen colors for its design compliment it in a way giving it aesthetic value. 3.The design itself has stability but somehow lacks elements of balance. 4.There is unity among the elements used in the display. There are no repeated shapes because the design does not call for it. 5.The style actually entices learners to do the reverse of so that they will not get sick. 6.The letters are not that visible from a good distance; the viewer needs to one to two meters from the display. 7.Despite its scientific nature, there are no mistakes, grammatically and conceptually. 8.The display is very durable because it is made of tarpaulin. ANALYSIS 1. Did the board display design reflect the likes/interests of its target audience? Why? Why not? Yes, the display actually reflects the interests of its target audience because teenagers actually like to experiment on things like smoking. 2. Was the language used clear and simple for the target audience to understand? Why? Why not? Yes, the language used is clear and simple – in fact the diseases are written in Filipino and in English. 3. What do you think was the purpose of the board display? Was it effective? Why? Why not? I think the display is very effective, in a sense that one would not smoke or even inhale secondhand smoke because of the visual message it delivers. 4. What suggestions can you make? Although the display is very effective, there must be another display to balance its somewhat negative impression, like perhaps what happens when one maintains a healthy lifestyle. My Proposed Board Display Theme: Physics In Everyday Things Board Title: Going To School With Physics Rationale: This board display is intended to stimulate appreciation of physics concepts in everyday situations so that they will understand their physics lessons. Objective: To teach students about the concept of kinematics or description of motion as they travel from their home to school. Best features of my proposed bulletin enhancement: An example of a student’s route in going to school. Content Resources (Name each needed resource and give each a brief description): The display shall contain pictures depicting the following content resources: Time – the duration of travel from home to school Distance – the amount of space travelled from home to school Speed – the rate of travelling from home to school It will also include a map showing the hypothetical route from home to school of a certain student. Materials for aesthetic enhancement: Pictures, Printouts of concepts, special papers, and strings aside from glue and scissors. REFLECTIONS 1. Name at least 5 skills that a teacher should have to be able to come up with effective board displays. Elaborate on why each skill is needed. The skills that a teacher should possess in order to come up with an effective board display are • Creativity – she/he must be able to come up with unique ways to portray lessons or concepts. • Elegance – she/he must strive for balance between vibrant and conservative design so that the message will be delivered properly. • Ingenuity – she/he will be able to apply problem solving skills in coming up with a display. • Resourcefulness – she/he will be able to come up with an effective board display using the available resources at hand. • Innovativeness – she/he will be able to introduce contemporary topics to his/her board display. 2. Which of the skills do you already have? Recall your past experiences in making board displays. How do you practice these skills? The skills that I already have are creativity, resourcefulness and innovativeness. I do not have much experience in making board display, the one that I could clearly remember was in elementary, but I am able to practice these skills through the lessons in the EdTech course I am taking right now. 3. Which skills do you still need to develop? Reflect on how you can improve on or acquire these skills. I feel that I need to develop more elegance and ingenuity in coming up with designs not only in making a board display and other instructional materials. I can improve on these skills by constant practice and by Reach on various design to helpful in coming up with IM. EVALUATION REPORT OF A BULLETIN BOARD • 5. BRIEF DESCRIPTION:• Bulletin boards are very important when it comes to holding and relaying important information’s that would serve as a reminder to both students and faculties. Yes, it served its core function but unfortunately students and faculties show less interest in reading what is written or posted in the bulletin because of its appearance and outlook. • 6. OBSERVATIONS• Strengths: - its location can be seen easily by the students, faculties and other people• Weaknesses: - some writings are unreadable and the colors are bland. • 7. Judgments/Evaluation of Educational Content• Strengths - there are boards that are attractive• Weaknesses - most of the boards need to be repaired for the writings to be seen clearly • 8. RECOMMENDATIONS/ SUGGESTIONS• The school may hired carpenters to repair the broken parts of the boards.• Use colorful materials for captivation.
Posted on: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 06:04:35 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015