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EPISODE 1| THE SCHOOL’S LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER OBSERVATION REPORT

School Observed: Bigaa National High School

List of Available Learning Resource in their Library and Computer Center

Available Learning Resource Characteristics and Unique

Capabilities

Teaching Approaches

where the Resource is

Most Useful

1. Print Resource

Magazines

Newspapers

Hand-outs

Textbooks

Latest information from the news, specific and hand-outs are easy to understand.

Students’ mastery of their lessons, inquiry-based approaches, and research-based teaching.

2. Audio Resource

Computers

Over-head Projector

Commonly used for entertainment purposes. It could also be used for the presentation of the reports and discussions.

Innovative way of teaching using the wide application of technology.

3. Non-electronic visual

resource like Globes,

maps

Flashcards

Charts

Mock-ups

Board displays

Models

These resources are good also for display purposes, can be kept for a long time.

Materials are aesthetic and attractive in learning and

teaching process.

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4. ICT Resources ( i.e.

computer, projector etc.)

Computers

Over-head Projectors

Its application gives the students a global way of learning experiences. Files can be kept for a long period.

Can be used for a larger and quality presentation of reports and other related paper works.

Impression: First of all, the teachers should be aware of the wide application of these learning resources most specially the technology to prepare their lessons. Of course, interest and needs are the main factors to be considered on the part of the students in acquiring and gaining knowledge and skills. These learning resources are helpful but its effectiveness depends on its proper application.

ANALYSIS

1. Were the learning resource/ materials arranged properly according to their

functions and characteristics?

The learning resources and materials are properly arranged.

Accessible for everybody's needs and interests.

2. Do the guidelines and procedures facilitate easy access to the materials by the

teachers? Why? Why not?

Guidelines and procedures are specific. Resources are available as easy to access by

the teachers and learners.

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3. What are the strengths of this Learning Resource Center?

The computers are available during school days and students can use it for their

research-based assignments, preparation of the hand-outs and any other related

computer-based works.

4. What are its weaknesses?

Some computers are not working and need maintenance.

5. What suggestions can you make?

I suggest that the ICT resources should be given proper care and maintenance

because severe viruses were saved in the computer file system.

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REFLECTIONS

1. Which of the materials in the learning resources caught your interest the most?

Why?

I have appreciated all the books and instructional materials found in the library.

The library is CLEAN and well-organized.

2. Which gadgets/materials are you already confident to use/operate?

I am confident in using the computer, e.g. MICROSOFT OFFICE .

I am so much interested things about computer related works and I want to explore more about it because it would be helpful to me in dealing with my teaching works.

3. Which ones do you feel you need to learn about?

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I want to know more about installation

4. Read an article about your answer in number 3. Paste a copy of the article here.

You will need a computer. Options include:

A Normal Computer: This is strongly recommended. Many installs use a VM in EC2.

Phabricator installs properly and works well on a normal computer.

A Shared Host: This may work, but is not recommended. Many shared hosting

environments have restrictions which prevent some of Phabricator's features from

working. Consider using a normal computer instead.

A SAN Appliance, Network Router, Gaming Console, Raspberry Pi, etc.: Although

you may be able to install Phabricator on specialized hardware, it is unlikely to work

well and will be difficult for us to support. Strongly consider using a normal computer

instead.

A Toaster, Car, Firearm, Thermostat, etc.: Yes, many modern devices now have

embedded computing capability. We live in interesting times. However, you should not

install Phabricator on these devices. Instead, install it on a normal computer.

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EPISODE 2|BULLETIN BOARD DISPLAYS

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BOARD DISPLAYS EVALUATION FORM

Topic of the Board Display: Some of Philippine History

Location of the Board Display in the School: Faculty Room Hall Way

BOARD DISPLAYS EVALUATION FORM (continued)

Shade the column that indicates your rating. Write your comments to back up your ratings.

4-Outstanding 3-Very Satisfactory 2-Satisfactory 1-Needs Improvement

Criteria 1 2 3 4 Comments

Effective Communication

Conveys the message quickly

and clearly

X Very Good

Attractiveness

Colors and arrangement

catches and holds interest

X

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Balance

Objects are arranged so

stability is perceived

X

Very Good

Unity

Repeated shapes or color or

use borders holds display

together

X

Very Good

Interactivity

The style and approach entice

learners to be involved

X Very Good

Legibility

Letters and illustrations can be

seen from a good distance

X

Very Good

Correctness

Free from grammar errors

misspelled words, ambiguity

X Very Good

Durability

Well-constructed, items are

securely attached

X Very Good

ANALYSIS

1. Did the board display design reflect the likes/interests of its target audience to

understand? Why? Why not?

Yes, because it is about Philippine History.

2. Was the language used clear and simple for the target audience to understand?

Why? Why not?

Yes it is clear, because it is written in Filipino

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3. What do you think was the purpose of the board display? Was it effective? Why?

Why not?

I think it is informative, because the pictures that are posted there are some of our

Heroes and important happenings in the Philippines

4. What suggestions can you make?

I suggest that change the font size is very small, some students can’t read it very

well.

My Proposed Board Display

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Theme: Health

Board Title: Healthy Body

Rationale:

Objective: to let the students to know the proper Hygene

Best features of my proposed bulletin enhancement: Pictures about healthy lifestyle and for

the body

Content Resources (Name each needed resources and give each a brief description)

Materials for aesthetic enhancement:

My Board Display Lay -out

Distance

Time

Speed

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Note: Please create your own display layout.

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.

Choose of Pictures, Color, Font Style and Size, Title, Place where it should be

placed.

2. Which of the skills do you already have? Recall your past experiences in making

board displays. How do you practice these skills?

Picture of

Healthy

Whole

Body

What?

Why?

How?

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All, I don’t have any experience in making bulletin board but as I observed this 5

skills are applied to catch the attention of the readers.

3. Which skills do you still need to develop? Reflect on how you can improve on or

acquire these skills.

Nothing. Hahahahahahaha

EPISODE 3| SEE AND SAY (UTILIZATION OF TEACHING AIDS)

UTILIZATION OF TEACHING AIDS FORM

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Grade/Year Level of Class Observed:

Date of Observation

Subject Matter

Brief Description of Teaching Approach Used by Teacher:

Teaching Aids Used

Strengths

Weaknesses

Comments on the

Appropriateness of the

Teaching Aids Used

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

ANALYSIS

1. What do you think prompted the teacher to choose the materials/learning resources

that she/he used?

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2. What difficulties, if any, did the teacher experience? How can this be managed?

3. Over-all, were the learning resources/materials used effectively? Why? Why not?

REFLECTIONS

Put yourself in the place of the teacher. What would you do similarity and what would you

do differently if you will teach the same lesson to the same group of students? Why?

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EPISODE 4|TOOL OF THE TRADE (TEACHING AIDS BANK)

LEARNING RESOURCES ON A SPECIFIC CONTENT AREA

TOPIC: Mechanics (Physics) Grade/Year Level: 4th

Year High School

NOTE: PLEASE CREATE YOUR OWN LEARNING RESOURCES ON A

SPECIFIC CONTENT AREA

PHYSICS –

Rulers and

Calipers

Projectile and

Free fall

Apparatus

Curved

Track

Stopwatch

and meter

Blow dryer

and ping

pong ball

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ANALYSIS

Give at least three benefits of doing a survey of available materials before making your

own materials? Explain each.

REFLECTIONS

1. Which of the materials did you like making the most? Why?

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2. What difficulties, if any, did you encounter in making the materials? How did you

overcome them?

3. What tips can you give teachers regarding preparation of teaching materials?

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EPISODE 5|PAPER WORKS! (PREPARING HAND-OUTS)

MY HAND-OUT PLAN

Subject Matter: Series and Parallel

Grade/Year LevelFourth Year High School

Students

Outline

Resistors in Series Circuit

Parallel Resistors Circuit

Examples

Type of Graphic Organizers/flow-chart/

schema to use

Diagrams showing the circuit

Real circuits using light bulbs

References

Conceptual Physics by Paul Hewitt

Modern Technical Physics by Arthur

Beiser

NOTE: PLEASE CREATE YOUR OWN HAND -OUT PLAN

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1. What are the good features of a handout?

2. Which of these features are present in the handout that the teacher made?

3. Which features are not present in the handout that the teacher made?

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REFLECTION

1. What difficulties, if any did you encounter in making the handouts? How did you

overcome them?

2. What tips can you give teachers regarding preparation of handouts?

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EPISODE 6|SLIDESHOW BIZ (SLIDE PRESENTATIONS)

SLIDE PRESENTATION PREPARATION ACTIVITY FORM

Title of My Presentation: Series and Parallel Circuits

Objectives:To compare series and parallel circuits in terms of its structure,

Subject Matter/Topic:Physics/Electricity

Enhancements (Check Appropriate Box):

☒Graphics

☒Animation (Slide transition)

☐Sound Effects

☐Music

☐Voice Narration

☒Stylish Fonts

☒Hyperlink

☐Others, please specify

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Description of Appropriate Use:

This slide show presentation will be used to present the contrast between resistors in series and parallel

resisors.

Presentation Story Board:

Slide 1

Slide 2

Slide 3

Slide 4

Slide 5

Slide 6

NOTE: PLEASE CREATE YOUR OWN SLIDE PRESENTATION

PREPARATION ACTIVITY FORM

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SLIDE PRESENTATION PREPARATION ACTIVITY FORM (continued)

Presentation Story Board (continued):

Slide 7

Slide 8

Slide 9

Slide 10

Slide 11

Slide 12

Slide 13

Slide 14

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ANALYSIS

1. What are the features of a good slide presentation?

2. Which of these features are present in the slide presentation?

3. Which features are not present in the slide presentation?

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REFLECTIONS

What difficulties, if any did you encounter in making the slide presentation? How

did you overcome them?

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EPISODE 7| MY E-WORLD

WEBSITE VISIT ACTIVITY FORM

Name of Author: Tony R. Kuphaldt (he is the author of the textbook used on-site)

Name of Site: All About Circuits

Posting or Revision

Date: Not mentioned on the site

Organization

represented: All About Circuits published through Design Science License

Date of Access: October 15, 2011

URL: http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_1/chpt_5/1.html

Brief Description of the

material in the website:

The above URL is just a portion of a series of textbooks on electricity and

electronics that they have published online. In this part, it gives a bird’s eye view

of the contrasting characteristics of a series circuit and a parallel circuit.

Evaluation of the

Website:

STRENGTHS

It is very informative and it really gives the

reader a good head start about the

similarities and differences between the two

circuits.

WEAKNESSES

Since it is part of an online

textbook, it assumes that the

reader is familiar with the terms

being used by the author.

NOTE: PLEASE CREATE YOUR OWN WEBSITE VISIT ACTIVITY FORM

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REFLECTIONS