FS 3 Technology in the Learning Environment School of Education, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan First Semester, School Year 2013-2014

Name of FS Student: Kent Brylle R. Aligato Date of Visit: July 15, 2013 Course: BSE-3 Major: Mathematics FS 3 (Section): EDD Cooperating School: Puntod National High School Cooperating Teacher: __________________________________________________

Important Reminders: 1) Extend due courtesy to the Administrators, Teachers, and Staff Members of the school. 2) Follow the rules and regulations of the school and the centers you are visiting. 3) Always ask permission from the person-in-charge before touching any material or operating any equipment. 4) After you have completed your observation, express your gratitude for the time and assistance they gave you for this FS episode.

Aim of this activity: The activity is designed for you to survey on the available instructional and educational materials in the school. After the identification, you shall classify these materials according to the guidelines provided.
Part 1: On Facilities What o o o o are the various learning centers in the school? Classrooms Library Learning Resource Center Computer Laboratories o o o o Science Laboratory Music Room Gymnasium/Covered Courts Others: _______________________________ _______________________________

How do these learning centers facilitate the learning process? ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Who are in charge for the maintenance and upkeep of these centers? o Subject teacher/s o Librarian o Hired staff o Janitors o Technician o Students o Student Assistants o Others: _________________________ Are there policies for the use of these facilities? ___ Yes ___ No ___ Uncertain (Note: Ask if you can have a copy of the rules.) What materials/equipments are available in these facilities? o Tables o o Chairs o o Shelves o o Blackboards/Whiteboards o o Computer units o o Laboratory equipments o Projectors: OHP,LCD Cabinets/Closets Lockers Charts Bulletin boards Others: _________________________

Does the school include these learning facilities in their annual budget? ___ Yes ___ No ___ Uncertain

Which materials/equipments are

Reference: Trinidad( 2011)

FS 3 Technology in the Learning Environment School of Education, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan First Semester, School Year 2013-2014 MOST HELPFUL LEAST HELPFUL Teachers Students/Pupils Teachers Students/Pupils Tables Tables Slides Computer units Chairs Chairs Slides Shelves Shelves Cabinets/Closets Blackboards Blackboards Charts Computer units Charts Cabinets/Closets Bulletin boards Charts TV Bulletin boards DVD player TV DVDs and CDs DVD player DVDs and CDs Art Materials Supply Portfolio Boxes Flip charts Part 2. On Teachers Instructional Materials What are the instructional materials used by the teachers? o Blackboard/Whiteboard: related o paraphernalia o o Handouts o o Power Point Slides o o Art Supplies o o Diorama o o TV & CD/DVD Player o o Internet o o Books o Flip charts
10 Most Useful/Important IM Brief Description of its use

Transparencies Charts Posters Drawings Movies Portable CD/Cassette Player Puppets Others: ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________

Please rank the instructional materials in order of its importance and usefulness for the teachers.
Advantages Disadvantages

Blackboard Art Supplies TV & CD/ DVD Player Books Computer Units Flip Charts Charts Drawings Bulletin boards

Writing demonstration Project, portfolios, activities Film viewing Reference Hands on learning, research, reference Visual aids, concept presentation Reference Visual aids Dissemination of information

practical Affordable Easy to manipulate Handy , Easy access Convenient, Promotes interactive learning Affordable, easy presentation of concepts Appealing to learners Accessible

Chalk dustscauses/triggers asthma Requires proper space for storage Expensive Easily tear off Spread of viruses online Time consuming Might be outdated Not easy to make Occupies a large space

Reference: Trinidad( 2011)

FS 3 Technology in the Learning Environment School of Education, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan First Semester, School Year 2013-2014 Part 3. On Your Insights and Realizations

Which of the centers have caught your attention most? Why? The center that caught my attention most is their library. There are only few books in which they cant accommodate all the subjects that they really want to use. There are books which cant be use because of their resources. The books which should be use are for electronics subject and fishery or for taking care of fishes in the pond. They dont have teachers to teach that particular subject and fish pond for their observations.

Which of the instructional materials caught your attention most? Why? The IM that caught my attention most is their computer laboratories for their computer subject. The version of their computers is not upgraded.

Which instructional materials/gadgets are you confident to use/operate? The Instructional materials that I can say that Im confident to use are computers, blackboard, power point slides, TV and CD/DVD player, charts and books.

Which instructional materials/gadgets do you feel the need to learn more about? The Instructional materials that I need to learn more are the Diorama and Transparencies.

More insights and realizations for this episode After my observation in Puntod National High School, I am amazed because even though they have only limited centers and IMs they can still manage to gain more knowledge. The teachers were so good in teaching their students. Also, the students are willing to understand every lesson they have and I can see in their actions that they are a competitive students. Also, I admire their principal because she is so hospitable. She was the one pointing a teacher for us to interview. Shes really a good role model for us as a future teacher. I felt so sad for their library. There are only few books and the area was too small.

Related reading:

Reference: Trinidad( 2011)

FS 3 Technology in the Learning Environment School of Education, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan First Semester, School Year 2013-2014 1) Research on policies, standards, and guidelines provided by Department of Education for the use of ICT, educational technology, or instructional materials in teaching.

Reference: Trinidad( 2011)