OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT
ACTIVITY 1.2 Observing bulletin board displays
Resource Teacher: Teacher's Signature: School:
Grade/Year Level: Subject Area: Date:
The display board, or what we more commonly refer to as bulletin board, is one of the most
readily available and versatile learning resources.
To achieve the Intended Learning Outcomes, work your way through these steps: 1. Examine
for bulletin board displays. Include samples of those found at the entrance, lobby, hallways and
classrooms 2. Pick one and evaluate the display. 3 Propose enhancements to make the display
more effective
🔎 OBSERVE
As you look around and examine board displays, use the observation guide and forms provided
for you to document your observations.
An Observation Guide for BOARD DISPLAYS
Read the following carefully before you observe.
1. Go around the school and examine the board displays. How many board displays do
you see?
2. Where are the display boards found? Are they in places where target viewers can see
them?
3. What are the displays about? What key messages do they convey? What images and
colors do you see? How are the pieces of information and images arranged?
4. What materials were used in making the displays? Are borders used?
5. Do you notice some errors? (misspelled words, grammar inconsistencies and the like?
6. Are the messages clear and easily understood?
7. Think about what got your attention. Why did it get your attention?
8. Take a photos of the display boards (if allowed).
Based on the questions on the observation guide, write your observation report:
Observation REPORT
(You may paste pictures of the Board displays here.)
From among the board displays that you saw, pick the one that you got most interested in.
Evaluate it using the evaluation form below.
BOARD DISPLAYS EVALUATION FORM1
Topic of the Board Display:_____________________________
Location of the Board Display in School:_____________________________
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 S VS O Observe
1 2 3 5
Effective
Communication
It conveys the
message quickly
and clearly.
Attractiveness
Colors and
arrangement
catch and hold
interest.
Balance Objects
are arranged, so
stability is
perceived.
Unity
Repeated
shapes or colors
or use of borders
hold display
together.
Interactivity
The style and
approach entice
learners to be
involved and
engaged.
Legibility
Letters and
illustrations can
be seen from a
good distance.
Correctness
It is free from
grammar errors,
misspelled
words,
ambiguity.
Durability
It is
well-constructed,
items are
securely
attached.
Bulletin Board Evaluated by:
Location:
Brief Description of the Bulletin Board:
EVALUATION:
Strengths Weaknesses
Description of the Bulletin
Board layout
Evaluation of educational
content and other aspects
Recommendations or Suggestions for improvement:
Signature of Evaluator over Printed Name:
Based on your suggestions, make your board display lay-out. You may present your output
through any of these:
● A hand-made drawing or layout
● An electronic (computer) drawing/illustration or layout
● A collage
My Board Display Layout
📝 ANALYZE
1. What do you think was the purpose of the board display?
2. Did the board display design reflect the likes/interests of its target audience? Why? Why
not?
3. Was the language used clear and simple for the target audience to understand? Why?
Why not?
4. Was the board display effective? Why? Why not?
5. What suggestions can you make?
Based on your suggestions, propose an enhanced version of the display board. Use the form
below.
My Proposed Board Display
Theme:
Board Title:
Rationale: (Purpose)
Objectives:
Best features of my proposed bulletin enhancement:
Content resources (Name each given resources and give each a brief description)
Materials for aesthetic enhancement:
💭 REFLECT
1. Name atleast five 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 you named in # 1 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? What concrete steps will you take on how you
can improve on or acquire these skills.
📝 LINK THEORY TO PRACTICE
Directions: Read the items given below and encircle the correct ananswer.
1. With the PPST as guide, an ideal learning environment should have the following
characteristics, EXCEPT:
a. the learning environment promotes fairness
b. is safe and conducive for learning
c. builds many professional linkages
d. establishes and maintains consistent standards of learner's behavior
2. Which facilities are present in a health-promoting school environment?
I. Canteen that sells all kind of food including junk food
II. Comfort rooms common for boys and girls
III. Sanitary drinking fountains
IV. Safe playground
A. II, III and IV C. I and II
B. I, II , III and IV D. III and IV
3. Which physical school environment supports learning?
A. Availability of flexible classroom furniture
B. Presence of spacious classrooms
C. Prominence of bulletin boards in every building
D. Tall school buildings
4. Examine the bulletin board display. This bulletin board fulfills which primary purpose?
A. Instructional-interactive
B. Informational
C. Motivational
D. Decorative
5. Examine the bulletin board display. This bulletin board fulfills which primary purpose?
A. Instructional-interactive
B. Informational
C. Motivational
D. Decorative
6 Examine the bulletin board display. This bulletin board fulfills which primary purpose?
A Instructional-interactive
B. Informational, decorative
C. Motivational, decorative
D. Instructional, informational
📝SHOW YOUR LEARNING ARTIFACTS
Let your Creativity MY PERSONAL ILLUSTRATION OF AN EFFECTIVE SCHOOL
Shine! ENVIRONMENT
On the opposite box,
present an illustration
showing your idea of
an effective school
environment through
any of these:
● A Descriptive
Paragraph
● A Photo Essay
● A Sketch or
Drawing
● A poem, song
or rap
