Wednesday, January 29, 2014

FS 3: Episode 3 - See and Say


Episode 3 - See and Say (Utilization of Teaching Aids)

Grade or Year Level of Class Observed: 3rd year College Students 
Date of Observation: December 10, 2013
Subject Matter: Digital
Brief Description of Teaching  Approach Used by the Teacher:
Direct instruction (lecture) - this method can cover large amount of materials/instruction in a short period of time.
Brain based (laboratory) - this method of teaching involves the students in real-life or authentic problem solving just like what they are doing in their laboratory class


Teaching Aids used

Strengths

Weaknesses
Comments on Appropriateness of the Teaching Aids used
  • White board







  • Handouts











  • Reference Textbook







  • Laboratory Tools and Equipment's



Easier to hold and does not generate dust







Aid learning and increase attention and motivation and help students to follow the development of idea.


Could be react for instruction, recreation or entertainment







Hands-on activities gives better learning to students.
The white board background can cause problems to those with vision impairment




This is a role of no confidence in students note taking, some of them may feel cheated because they took notes unnecessarily.


Dependent about the ideas that is written in the book. Students does not tend to look for other sources.




Some students are to dependent with their classmate especially with group activities.
Using of white board is effective to use because it does not generate dust that comes from using and erasing chalks




Using handouts or not is an act of management not simply of information-giving





Using books are effective to use as an instructional tool because it makes students to focus, think and understand clearly about the lesson.



Using tools and Equipment's are effective to use because it can develop the manipulative skills of the students.



FS 3: Episode 2 - Bulletin Board Display


Name of School Observed: Xavier University – Center for Integrated Technologies
Location of the School: JCA Technology Complex, Masterson Highway, Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City
Date of Visit: January 10, 2014

OBSERVATON REPORT:

          I went around the vicinity of the Center and I saw only two Bulletin Board Displays located from the lobby of building A and at the Registrar office. I selected the bulletin board in the lobby . The contents found are the communications information from the University president, Director of the Center and  Student Council. There are no misspelled words used in the display, the messages are simple, clear, precise and consistent, the colors and designs are not that good but always suit the interest and age of the students.

BOARD DISPLAYS EVALUATION FORM

Topic of the Board Display: Bulletin Board
Location of the Board Display in School: Ground Floor Lobby at Building A     

Check the column that indicates your rating. Write comments to back up your ratings.
4 – Outstanding                                  3 – Very Satisfactory
2 – Satisfactory                                  1 – Needs Improvement

Criteria
NI
1
S
2
VS
3
O
4
COMMENTS
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Conveys the message quickly and clearly


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The messages conveys effectively, clearly and quickly to the students and teachers. It is well-expressed
ATTRACTIVENESS
Colors and arrangement catch and hold interest.


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The bulletin board has a simple lay-out. The colors used are very simple.
BALANCE
Objects are arranged so stability is perceived.


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The objects are arranged properly.
UNITY
Repeated shapes or colors or use of borders holds display together.



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Shapes are simple.
Colors seem unattractive however.
INTERACTIVITY
The style and approach entice learners to be involved.



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Only chosen viewers will be attracted to see the board displays.
LEGIBILITY
Letters and illustrations can be seen from a good distance.





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Font size is suitable and it message can read from a good distance.
CORRECTNESS
Free from grammar errors, misspelled words, and ambiguity.



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Ideas conveyed by the bulletin board are expressed briefly. It is free from ambiguity.
DURABILITY
Well-constructed, items are securely attached.


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Bulletin board is constructed well and secured attached.


XU -CIT Bulletin Board

AN EVALUATION REPORT OF A BULLETIN BOARD

Bulletin Board Evaluated by: Louie Francis J. Naïve
Location: Ground Floor Lobby at Building A     
Brief Description of the Bulletin Board:

Evaluation:
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Observations:



Student-Teacher can see their past and previous achievements during the University Activities from the Presidents Column, Centers Activities from the Directors Column, Council Activities from the Student Councils Column and lastly the general information.

The board displays aren’t that attractive due to the colors and decorations being used. There are fewer pictures posted.
Judgments / Evaluation of educational content and other aspects:

The Display Board is simple and not that attractive to all. But it has full of information posted from the President of the University down to the general information.

Not so colorful compared to the other bulletin board. The information posted is not updated especially the general information column.
Recommendations or Suggestions for improvement: 

The personnel in charge should make it more attractive by using colorful indigenous materials, and clear picture. All information should be updated weekly.


My Analysis

Did the display design reflect the likes/interest of its target audience? Why? Why not?

Yes, because the bulletin board display is neat and simple. Also it can promote and facilitates the individuals’ discovery of the personal meaning or idea thru the information posted on it.

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

Yes, the language used was clear and simple. It can be easily understood by the students and teachers that read the information trying to convey. It can encourage the students and teachers to interact in the learning process.

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

The purpose of the bulletin board display was to convey or introduced information from the University President down to the Student councils information presented. The boards are usually designed as an instructional device that can carry a message without the presence of a teacher. And also to gives general information for motivation to students and teachers in the learning process.
What suggestions can you make?

The bulletin board should be more attractive by using colorful indigenous materials, and clear picture. All information should be updated weekly.

My Proposed Board Display

THEME: Automation and Robotics
BOARD TITLE: Mechatronics
RATIONALE: To inform and motivate students to discover the world of automation.
Objectives:

           To discover the significant applications of automation to our life

           To stimulate interest on automation and robotics (mechatronics)
Best features of my proposed bulletin enhancement:
  • History
  • Advantages and disadvantages
  • Recent and emerging applications
    • Automated retail
    • Automated mining
    • Automated video surveillance
    • Automated highway systems
    • Automated waste management
    • Home automation
    • Industrial automation
    • Agriculture
  •  News/announcements
  • Trivia
  •  Latest Information
  • Upcoming events
Content Resources (Name each needed resource and give each a brief description):

         1.       Layout of the bulletin board are arrange properly.

         2.       Text & font style-stylistic several of a font such as italic, underline, bold and so on.

         3.       Image template-image styling is available for easily dressing up the visuals.
Materials for aesthetic enhancement:

         1.       The material for my bulletin board is a cork board for easy posting.

         2.       Cover the surface with a solid colored bulletin board paper or fabric in neutral color.

         3.       The Bulletin board should be covered with glass and secured with a lock so that the information                posted will not be easily lost or damaged.



My Proposed Bulletin Board A

My Proposed Bulletin Board B

My Proposed Bulletin Board C

My Reflections
1. Name at least five skills that a teacher should have to be able to come up with effective board displays. Elaborate on why each skill is needed.

A. Artistic - Being artistic teacher will help you come up with an effective board display. You know how to make simple ideas more meaningful or catchy in the eyes of students.

B. Creative - He must know how to create his own design through his unique ideas.

C. Imaginative - In a way that he may able to look for a unique ways or ideas in order to come up with an effective board display.

D. Organizational skills - This includes comparing and contrasting, grouping, and arranging content in a meaningful way.

E. Open-minded - It is very important that the teacher must be open-minded because every time his students will share ideas he is always ready to listen to it.

2. Which of the skills do you already have? Recall your past experiences in making board displays. How do you practice these skills?
               
                If I can remember correctly back in my high school days we were assigned to make bulletin boards for our class. I think I have almost all the skill make a bulletin board. I just need more practice.

3. Which skills do you still need to develop/ what concrete steps will you take on how you can improve on or acquire these skills.

                What I want to improve is creativity. Creativity is very important because it is closely tied with higher order thinking skills. If I have this kind of skill. I can create and be a new knowledge or a new product for me. Also it is a kind of skill that lead to a new insights, fresh perspectives, and whole new ways of understanding. To developed this skill, I should have an understanding of existing knowledge to know what I am contributing something new to this body of knowledge and I should have passion to learn more about creativity.


Friday, January 10, 2014

Our Pictures

Smile... :)

Lycan's first vacation at Bohol

Naive family outing at Sagbayan Peak, Bohol

Naive family outing at Sagbayan Peak, Bohol

First Videoke Session

Picture picture after Videoke

XU Festival Days

Lycan driving a car with Mat-mat (SM CDO)

Smile! Lycan and Islaw

Xander and Auntie Mabel

How Xander looks when he says "WOW"

Sunday Morning at the House

Photo captured by Kuya Lycan's

Smile bisan kulang ang ngipon... Xander