FS 3: Technology in the Learning

Environment
Episode 1: The Schools Learning Resource Center

Name of FS Student: ________________________________ Date: _____________

Course: ___________________________________________
Name of Cooperating Teacher: ________________________ Signature: _________
Cooperating School: ____________________________________________________________

My While I observe the classes assigned to me, I will be able to identify

Target applications of the principles of learning in the teaching- learning
process.

As I observe, I will use the Observation Sheet for a more focused

My observation.
Tool

OBSERVATION

Date: __________________________

Name of Cooperating Teacher Observed: __________________________________________________

Grade/Year Level: ______________________________________Subject Area: __________________
School Address: _____________________________________________________________________

List of Available Learning Resources in their Library and Computer Center

Available Learning Resources Characteristics and Unique Teaching Approaches where
Capabilities the Resource is Most Useful
1. Print Resources

2. Audio Resources

3. Non-electronic visual resources

4. ICT Resources

Impression:
 ANALYSIS

1. Were the learning resources/materials arranged properly according to their functions and
characteristics?

2. Do the guidelines and procedures facilitate easy access to the materials by the teachers? Why? Why
not?

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

4. What are its weaknesses?

5. What suggestions can you make?

REFLECTION

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

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

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

 PORTFOLIO

Paste an article about an example of technology gadget/material that you want to learn more
about. How can this gadget/material be useful in instruction/teaching?
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Episode 2: BULLETIN BOARD DISPLAYS

Name of FS Student: ________________________________ Date: _____________

Course: ___________________________________________
Name of Cooperating Teacher: ________________________ Signature: _________
Cooperating School: ____________________________________________________________

My While I observe different classes, I will be able to focus on the

Target application of the guiding principles on the development of lesson
objectives.

As I observe a class, I will use the Observation Sheet

My for a more focused observation.
Tool

OBSERVATION

Date: __________________________

Name of Cooperating Teacher Observed: __________________________________________________

Grade/Year Level: ______________________________________Subject Area: __________________
School Address: _____________________________________________________________________

BOARD DISPLAYS EVALUATION FORM

Topic of the Board Display:

Location of the Board Display in School:
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
Attractiveness
Colors and arrangement catches and
holds interest
Balance
Objects are arranged so stability is
perceived
Unity
Repeated shapes or colors or use borders
holds display together
Interactivity
The style and approach entice learners to
be involved
Legibility
Letters and illustrations can be seen from
a good distance
Correctness
Free from grammar errors misspelled
words, ambiguity
Durability
Well-constructed, items are securely
attached

ANALYSIS

1. Did the board display design reflect the likes/interests of its target audience? Why? Why not?

2. Was the language used clear and simple for the target audience to understand? Why? Why not?

3. What do you think was the purpose of the board display? Was it effective? Why? Why not?

4. What suggestions can you make?

 MY PROPOSED BOARD DISPLAY

Theme:
Board Title:
Rationale:

Objective:

Best features of my proposed bulletin enhancement:

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

Materials for aesthetic enhancement:

REFLECTION

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.

2. Which of the skills do you already have? Recall your past experiences in making board displays. How
do you practice these skills?

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

MY BOARD DISPLAY LAY-OUT

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Episode 3: SEE AND SAY (UTILIZATION OF TEACHING AIDS)

Name of FS Student: ________________________________ Date: _____________

Course: ___________________________________________
Name of Cooperating Teacher: ________________________ Signature: _________
Cooperating School: ____________________________________________________________

My While I observe different classes, I will be able to identify the subject

Target matter, lesson objectives, learning activities, assessment tools, and
over-all teaching-learning process.

As I observe a class, I will use the Observation Sheet for a more

focused My observation.
Tool

OBSERVATION

Date: ___________________________

Name of Cooperating Teacher Observed: ___________________________________________________

Grade/Year Level: ______________________________________Subject Area: ___________________
School Address: ______________________________________________________________________

UTILIZATION OF TEACHING AIDS FORM

Grade/Year Level of Class Observed:
Date of Observation:
Subject Matter:
Brief Description of Teaching Approach Used By the Teacher:
Teaching Aids Used Strengths Weaknesses Comments on the
Appropriateness of the
 Teaching Aids Used

ANALYSIS

1. What do you think prompted the teacher to choose the materials/learning resources that she/he
used?

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?

REFLECTION

Put yourself in the place of the teacher. What would you do similarly and what would you do
differently if you will teach the same lesson to the same group of students? Why?
 PORTFOLIO

Include here pictures/illustration of the materials used by the teacher. Put your
comments/annotations about what are observed.
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Episode 4: TOOLS OF THE TRADE (TEACHING AIDS BANK)

Name of FS Student: ________________________________ Date: _____________

Course: ___________________________________________
Name of Cooperating Teacher: ________________________ Signature: _________
Cooperating School: ____________________________________________________________

My While I observe different classes, I will be able to write evidence of the

Target application of some guiding principles in the selection and use of
teaching strategies.

As I observe a class, I will use the Observation Sheet for a more

focused My observation.
Tool

OBSERVATION

Date: ___________________________

Name of Cooperating Teacher Observed: ___________________________________________________

Grade/Year Level: ______________________________________Subject Area: ___________________
School Address: ______________________________________________________________________

As you observe the class, use the activity forms provided for you to document your observation.
 1. Are the learning resources useful for your topic in the resources center you visited?

2. Are the available materials appropriate for your target grade/year level?

3. List down those that can be useful for your topic.

4. What other materials can you make?

ANALYSIS

Give at least three benefits of doing a survey of available materials before making your own
materials? Explain each.

REFLECTION

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

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?

PORTFOLIO

Use graphic organizer to present the learning resources relevant to the topic chose. On the line
inside the box, indicate if the resource is already AVAILABLE, MAY BE PURCHASED, OR WILL BE
MADE.
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Episode 5: PAPER WORKS! (PREPARING HAND-OUTS)
Subject matter: _____________________________________________________________
Grade/Year Level: ___________________________________________________________
Name of FS Student: ________________________________ Date: _____________
Outline:
Course: ___________________________________________
Name of Cooperating Teacher: ________________________ Signature: _________
Cooperating School: ____________________________________________________________

Construct an outline of hand-out on a chosen topic and write it on the space provided.

References:
 ANALYSIS

1. What are the good features of a handout?

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

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

 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?

PORTFOLIO

Paste a copy of your hand out here.

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Episode 6: MY E-WORLD

Name of FS Student: ________________________________ Date: _____________

Course: ___________________________________________
Name of Cooperating Teacher: ________________________ Signature: _________
Cooperating School: ____________________________________________________________

My At the end of this activity, you will gain competence in developing and
Target utilizing materials (slide presentation) which involve students in
meaningful learning.

As I observe a class, I will use the Observation Sheet for a more

focused My observation.
Tool
 OBSERVATION

Date: _______________________

Name of Cooperating Teacher Observed: _______________________________________________

Grade/Year Level: ____________________________________Subject Area: _________________
School Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Read the following statement carefully before you observe.

1. What is the lesson about? What are the teachers objectives?

2. Note the important concepts that the teacher is emphasizing.

3. Note the skills that the teacher is developing in the learners.

ANALYSIS

Using the information you got from observing the class, surf the internet for electronic resources
that will be useful in teaching the same lesson. Choose the most appropriate ones. Recall the guidelines
you learned in Educational Technology about evaluating electronic resources. These guidelines you fill
out the matrix below.

Name of Author:

Name of Site:

Posting or Revision
Date:

Organization
represented:

Date of Access:

URL:

Brief Description of the

material in the website:
Evaluation of the STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
Website:

REFLECTION

1. Describe your experience in surfing the internet for appropriate electronic resources for the
class? Did you find it easy or difficult?

2. How did you choose which electronic resources to include here? What did you consider? Explain.

3. Reflect on your technology skills. What skills do you already have and what skills would you
continue to work on to be better at utilizing electronic resources?

PORTFOLIO

Print useful instructional materials (worksheets, visual aids, flash cards, rubrics, etc.) and include
them here. Indicate how they might be useful considering your major or area of specialization.