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Analysis

What do you think prompted the teacher to choose the

materials/learning resources that she/ he used? In my own understanding, the teacher wanted to let her students to be attentive and participative in their lesson, and also let her students utilize their analytical skills. The instructional materials used were the perfect fit because the purpose was accomplished. It really catches the attention of the students and it aids the teacher’ intention. The instructional materials serves as a clear representation that was capable of giving clear information, through this, ht students were actively engaged in the discussion and the teacher was trying to use her creativeness and resourcefulness to facilitate the learning. 1.

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What difficulties, if any, did the teacher experience? How can

this be managed? As I closely observed, there was no difficulty that the teacher experienced. The class was well managed and the teacher did not find it hard to convince her students to participate in the discussion and activity. There was an interaction between the students and the teacher, and the teacher makes sure that her students stay on task as observed. 1.

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Over-all, were the learning resources/materials used

effectively? Why? Why not? Yes, all students were actively engaged in the discussion by answering the questions written in the visual aid and some of them were able to answer what was asked. The teacher gives appreciation to those students who answer the questions correctly and to those who were not able to give their correct answer; the teacher gives feedback to improve learning. Through the score of students on their quiz that shows a positive result, I can conclude that learning material was used effectively. Reflection 1.

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?

If I will be the teacher of that class teaching with the same lesson, I will also provide activities in order for students to have an opportunity to practice and apply their learning after learning a

particular knowledge, skills and attitudes. I will also use the same teaching approach which is the inquiry approach. If it is possible, I will integrate the use of ICT tools because the concept of computer literacy for students has been redefined (creating web pages, digitizing multimedia and the use of social networking sites) thus I have to be aware of this trends, as my own teaching effectiveness will depend on my understanding of these recent technological trends. With this reason, I will create a game through the use of projector in a way that has relation to the tropic. I will also present a power point presentation that contains my topic for that day. Through this, the students will be attentive and participative in the lesson and it brings convenience to my part. If the resources are not available, I will use the chalkboard and I will provide them an interactive activity by dividing them into groups to be followed by a short discussion, this is to facilitate the visual, auditory and bodily or kinesthetic learners. After I implement the instruction, I will evaluate students by providing an assessment method that is suited to the needs and interest of the students in order for me to measure the retention of students if they have achieved mastery, and to know if I’m going to proceed or revise the instruction.

Episode 4 Tools of the Trade Name of Fs Student: Course:

Aspero, Jay Ar B.

Bachelor Of Secondary Education

Resource Teacher: Cooperating School:

Year & Section:

III-A

Mrs. Marites A. Alvarez Sagay National High School

My Target At the end of this activity, we will gain competence in preparing instructional materials that are appropriate to the learning content.

An Observation/Survey Guide Name of the School Observed: Sagay National High School Date of Visit: August 16, 2012 Some learning resources in the resource center seem to be useful for my chosen topic which was the parts and functions of microscope. As I parts and functions of microscope as my topic I also choose several learning resources such as chalkboard, books, power point presentation, mock ups, realia, photocopies, pictures and visual aids. I choose those several learning resources because for my topic because I believe that it can help me achieve my lesson objectives and to maximize learning inside the classroom. Since my topic is about parts and functions of microscope, so I can say that available materials are appropriate for my target year level which is the second year. Aside from power point presentation and visual aid I can also make flash cards, cut out letters, and as much as possible learning resources that are made from indigenous or recyclable materials.

I Use graphic organizer to present the learning resources relevant to the topic chosen. On the line inside the box, I indicate if the resource is already AVAILABLE MAY BE PURCHASED OR WILL BE MADE Topic: Parts and Functions of Microscope

Grade/Year Level: 2nd year Analysis

Give at least three benefits of doing a survey of available materials before making your own materials your own materials? Explain each 1.

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Doing survey of available materials will give me a new idea of

what to make and how to make it. There may be unique learning materials that could be beneficial to the lessons that I will be teaching, and by looking at the other materials can have additional information on what to do. Through survey I can gain competence in preparing instructional materials that are appropriate to the learning content, learning objectives and learning styles of my students. 2.

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Doing survey can help me realize what other learning materials

that I need to make or avail in order to enhance learning in my class. Doing surveys provide several options as well as bases for me to choose so that I can produce an appropriate and effective materials that should be based on students characteristics or learning styles and to my lesson objectives. It is also necessary that the materials must be applicable to the subject matter. 3.

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Doing survey may also help me evaluate the materials I will be

making is beneficial or relevant to my lesson. The information that I have gathered during the survey will serve as my bases or guide on how I am going to evaluate my materials. It is important for me to evaluate the materials that I will be making so that I can produce an improved and developed materials based from the evaluation I have made, with this reason I can gain competence in making instructional materials that are appropriate to the learning content, learning objectives, and learning styles of my students. Reflection 1.

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

I like making power point presentations because it’s easy for me to put different graphic designs, effects and transitions. I can also insert pictures, video clips and even sounds. My purpose of selecting power point presentation among other instructional materials is to make a clear representation and while presenting a topic, it is necessary for me to monitor and facilitate to make sure that students stay on task. I believe that making power point presentations aids in enhancing creativity.

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What difficulties, if any, did you encounter in making the materials? How did you overcome them?

I do not encounter any problems in making presentation because the power point program has a guide on how to use it. Making a presentation using power point program is just an easy task for me. The only thing which I consider a problem for me is on how I’m going to deliver the content in my presentation. 3.

What tips can you give teachers regarding presentation of teaching?

The teacher must assess first what are the learning styles of his/her students. She/he must see to it that his/her materials will fit to the learning styles of the students and must be applicable for his/her subject matter for the materials to be effective. The chosen materials must be appropriate and can contribute to the achievement of learning objectives. In today’s generation, it is important for a teacher to meet the changing needs and interest of students, thus several factors must consider such as practicality, availability, cost effectiveness and appropriateness that is based on student’s characteristics or learning styles and lesson objectives. The teacher may also do surveys to the available materials or can search through the internet.

Episode 5 Paper Works Name of Fs Student:

Course:

Aspero, Jay Ar B.

Bachelor Of Secondary Education

Resource Teacher: Cooperating School:

Year & Section:

III-A

Mrs. Marites A. Alvarez Sagay National High School

My Target At the end of this activity, you will gain competence in preparing instructional materials (hand –out) that are appropriate to the learning content.

Subject Matter: Types of Chemical Reactions Grade/Year Level: 3rd year Outline: Combination reactions– in this type of reaction two or more substances maybe element

or

compound react to form a single product. The combination of iron and sulfur to form iron (II) sulfide is an example of a synthesis reaction: 8 Fe + S8 → 8 FeS Decomposition reactions– this type of reaction occurs when a compound breaks up into its component parts. It can be two or more substances out of a compound The electrolysis of water into oxygen and hydrogen gas is an example of a decomposition reaction: 2 H2O → 2 H2 + O2 Replacement reactions– this type of reaction occurs when an element is set free from its compound producing a new element and new compound. An example of a substitution reaction occurs when zinc combines with hydrochloric acid. The zinc replaces the hydrogen: Zn + 2 HCl → ZnCl2 + H2 Double replacement reactions- a type of reaction in which two compounds combined to form two new compounds by exchanging their radicals. An example of a double displacement reaction occurs between sodium chloride and silver nitrate to form sodium nitrate and silver chloride. NaCl(aq) + AgNO3(aq) → NaNO3(aq) + AgCl(s) Continuation of Hand-out Plan References: Macterton and Hurley. Chemistry, Principles, and Reactions.

Saunders College Publishing, N.Y., 1989. Mapa, Fidelino and Rabago. Science and Technology III. SD Publication, Inc., 2001.3 Analysis 1.

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After working on your handout, answer the following questions:

What are the good features of a handout? A good handout must be concise and can be understood by the readers. There must be subtitles that make it easier to read and the key words must be in bold type in order to have an emphasis. To shorten it, the use of bullet point format may contribute as well as the use of diagrams, flowcharts and etc… Make sure that all the important pints of the presentation are on the hand out and do not include too much information, otherwise it can become cluttered. The content must be easily recognized and it must be sequence properly to avoid confusion. The content must have legibility. 1.

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Which of these features are present in the hand out I made?

Most of these features are present. The handout that I made was concise and comprehensive. The key concepts were emphasized because they are in bold type. I also use bullets, concept map. I contained all the important points of the presentation and I sequenced the details properly to avoid misconceptions. The use of bullets and concept map helps me to summarize the types of chemical reactions. 1.

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Which features are not present in the handout I made?

Honestly, there was a poor legibility on the handout that I made. My penmanship was not good enough to make my handout very attractive to the eyes of the readers, yet there is a chance to enhance its legibility by using one of the applications of a computer specifically the Microsoft word office. I did not use any subtitles because in my own point of view it is not necessary to use subtitles for that subject matter.

Reflection 1.

What difficulties, if any, did you encounter been making the handouts? How did you overcome them?

To make a handout is not totally difficult as long as I have a reliable source or references and assistance from a computer. The only thing that took time and needed brain storming is the conceptualization of the flow of the handout and the concept map that I included. So first I did was to make an outline of the content of my handout then I read several references and searching through the internet just to form my concept map. I also find difficult in providing examples in every chemical reactions. So what I did was to read and understand the details in every chemical reaction so that I can give correct examples. 2.

What tips can you give teachers regarding preparation of handouts?

The teacher must identify first her objectives and the purpose in making the handout. Then he/she must conceptualize the flow and the content of the handout by making an outline. The teacher must also read several references so that the handout will be an informative tool for the students learning. In terms of the content of the handout the teacher must use subtitles in order for the students to read it easily and the keywords must be in bold type in order to have an emphasis. Bullet point format and concept map must be use to summarize the content. The teacher must put all the important points in the handout and he/she must not include too much information to avoid cluttering. The teacher must know how to sequence the content in order to avoid confusions Episode 6 Slide Show Biz Name of Fs Student: Course:

Aspero, Jay Ar B.

Bachelor Of Secondary Education

Resource Teacher:

Mrs. Marites A. Alvarez

Year & Section:

III-A

Cooperating School:

Sagay National High School

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

Analysis 1.

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What are the good features of a slide presentation? A good slide should include transitions or effects to put emphasis on some points

of the lesson, but not too many. It must have also one design or theme for whole slides to avoid confusion or any misconception. The slides must not too long, nor too short to avoid cluttering in the slides. A pictures speaks thousands words, hence photos must be included in the slides to let students know what I am talking about. The contents of the slides are important points of the lesson and must not include the whole words that I have to say for the whole discussion.

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Which of these features are present in the slide presentation

you made? The features that are present in my slide presentation that I have made are the transitions, effects, only one theme or design for the whole slide and also pictures that help students visualize their thoughts or ideas. My slide presentation was not too long or too short and I give emphasis on the contents because they are the important points of my lesson. 1.

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Which features are not present in the slide presentation you

made? All those good features of a slide presentation that I have cited are present in my slide presentation. I did not mention the sound effects and music, for me it is not essential to

use all the time because it brings distraction to my discussion. There are times that music and sound effects are highly needed especially in presenting a video presentation Reflection 1.

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

presentation? How did you overcome them? Making power point presentation is very interesting to me because I can do most that I wanted to do to make my slides a clear representation and as a tool of information sources. So far, there were no difficulties that I have encountered because the program has guides on how to use its features. If there is a certain feature which I don’t know how to use, then I just simply click help or go to a website specifically the Google to find the answer if there is an internet access. Episode 7 MY E-world Name of Fs Student: Course:

Aspero, Jay Ar B.

Bachelor Of Secondary Education

Resource Teacher: Cooperating School:

Year & Section:

III-A

Mrs. Marites A. Alvarez Sagay National High School

My Target At the end of this activity, I will be decisive in terms of using on-line resource materials and interactive programs.

Name Of Site Author

Crickweb.co.uk

Name Of Site

Crick web-free online education resource and games

Posting Or Revision Date

August 2, 2012

Organization Represented

Science category

Date Of Access

September 18,2012

URL

www.crickweb.co.uk/k2sciencehtml#lcycles5b

Brief

Materials used were appropriate and

Description Of

effective in obtaining the learning outcome. The

The Material In

materials were also attractive and were used for labeling

The Website

the different kinds of skeleton.

Evaluation of the website Strengths It allows the students to interact

Weaknesses It will be only weak if there is

with real life situation without danger,

no internet access and if the

expense or difficulty often associated

content of that website cannot

with real situations. The website has an

provide the needs and interest of

easy access tool for learning.

the students.

It provides the needs and interest of students.

Before I give the topic or activities to be searched by students, I must ensure first that those topic and activities are consistent in my learning objectives. I must also give proper instruction to the students before they search such websites by explaining to them the learning goals to be achieved before searching any websites so that the students will stay focused during the activity. When students get confused, I must provide guidance and directions, guide questions and activities or scenarios. It is also important to have a follow up discussions to make some generalizations for that topic. Using the internet as an information tool is good and effective. Upon surfing on the internet, I saw many websites that have programs to make learning fun and effective. Some of the websites have games and other has tutorial programs but aside from those benefits, internet access may also be dangerous to the learners. From the websites I visited, some of the learning is incorporated with violence games and pornographic photos and videos which are not good influence to the students. Using internet as an information tool is good and effective but proper supervision of the teacher is highly needed and before giving the topic or any activity to be searched, I must check first the websites and choose those that are safe for the students. Over All Reflection As a future teacher someday, I will always bear in my mind that learners are rich in learning capabilities. The process of learning are highly unique and individual, this means that in a classroom there are individual differences that I must consider. I need to assist my future students to define and to make explicit to themselves the approaches they ordinarily use so that they can become more effective in problem solving and learning. I learned that one of the riches resources for learning is the learners himself. Each learner has an accumulation of experiences, ideas, feelings and attitude which comprise a rich vein of material for problem solving and learning. I consider learners as the richest resources for learning because they have their own aptitude which are their innate talent or gift , interest which express deep feelings for objects or actions and made their stay pleasant and enjoyable, they also have their own ability which pictates the prospect of success in any purposeful activity, attitude which is the learners

perspective and disposition and last their family or cultural background which is their socioeconomic background. I also learn that learning is the discovery of personal meaning and relevance of ideas. As a future teacher, I will only facilitate my learners and they are the one who will give the meaning of a concept. Just like for example, my topic is all about the leaf of a plant. I will let them have field trip outside the classroom to observe the leaf of a plant. I will guide them and I will demonstrate first and give some information about the leaf and its parts after that, they will give their own meaning or understanding about the leaf and its parts. Learning is gradual it’s because it is by stages or levels so as a future teacher someday I must extend my patience. To be good teacher someday I must have passion to both my work and to my students, I must have also humor in a way that has connection to the topic, also values and attitude, fairness, sincerity and honesty, and professionalism.