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OBSERVE , ANALYZE REFLECT

Activity 11.1 Visiting the Learning Resource Center

Resource Teacher: __________ Teacher’s Signature: _______ School: ______________

Grade/Year Level: ___________ Subject Area: _______________ Date: _____________

To realize the Intended Learning Outcome, work my way through these

steps:

1. Visit a school’s Learning Resource Center Look around and see what
resources and facilities are available inside.
2. Ask the Learning Resource Center in-charge about how some
equipment or facilities are used.
3. Make an inventory of its available resources and classify them
according to their characteristics and functions.

OBSERVE

As you visit and observe the Learning Resource Center; use the
observation guide provided. Ask the assistance of the Center staff
courteously.

An Observation Guide for a

LEARNINGI RESOURCE CENTER

Read the following statements carefully before you observe.

1. Go around the Learning Resource Center.

2. Find out what learning resources are present.
3. Examine and describe how the materials are arranged and how they
are classified. Are they free from dust and moisture? Are they
arranged for easy access?
4. Read the guidelines/procedures for borrowing of materials. Are these
guidelines/procedures posted are available for the users to refer to?
5. Familiarize yourself with the guidelines and procedures. Take photos
of the center (if allowed).

After you are through with your observation, classify the resources
available that you believe are most useful. Use the activity form provided
for you.

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Name of Center Observed: ____________________________

Date of Observation: _________________________________
Name of Observer:
Course/Year/School:

List of Available Learning Resources

Available Learning Characteristics and Teaching

Resources Unique Capabilities Approaches where
(Enumerate in bullet the Resource is Most
form) Useful

1. Print Resources
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2. Audio Resources
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3. Non-electronic
Visual Resources
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4. ICT Resources
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Impression about the LRC:

Name and Signature of Observer:
Name and Signature of the Learning Resource Center In-charge:

ICT Compentency Standards for Teachers (CHED Teacher Education

Programs (2017):
ANALYZE

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Are the learning resources/materials arranged properly according their

function sand characteristics?

Do the guidelines and procedures facilitate easy to access to the materials

by the teachers? Why? Why not?

What are the strengths of this Learning Resource Center?

What are its weaknesses?

What suggestions can you make?

REFLECT

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1. Which of the materials in the Learning Resource Center 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 more about?

OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT

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Activity 11.2 Observing Technology Integration in the Classroom

Resource Teacher: __________ Teacher’s Signature: _______ School: ______________

Grade/Year Level: ___________ Subject Area: _______________ Date: _____________

To realize my Intended Learning Outcomes, I will work my way

through these steps: Observe a class for three meetings. Video-tape, if
allowed. Step 2. Describe how technology was integrated in the lessons
and how the students were involved. Step 3 Use the Technology
Integration Matrix to analyze the technology integration done by the
teacher. Step 4. Reflect on what you have learned.

OBSERVE

As you observe the class, use the observation sheets

provided or you to document your observations.

Class Observation Guide

Read the following questions and instructions and instructions carefully

before you observe.
1. What is the lesson about?
2. What visual aids/materials/learning resources is the teacher using?
3. Observe and take notes on how the teacher presents/uses the learning
resources
4. Closely observe the learners’ response to the teacher’s use of learning
resources. Listen to their verbal responses. What do their responses
indicate? Do their responses show attentiveness, eagerness, and
understanding?
5. Focus on their non-verbal responses. Are they learning and are they
showing their interest in the lesson and in the materials? Are they looking
towards the direction of the teacher and the materials? Do their actions
show attentiveness, eagerness, and understanding?

OBSERVATION SHEET NO.

REPORT

Date of Observation ___________________________________________

School______________________________________________________
Subject _____________________ Topic __________________________

Grade/Year Level

ANALYZE

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UTILIZATION OF TEACHING AIDS FORM

Grade or Year Level of Class Observed:

Date of Observation:

Subject Matter:
Brief Description of Teaching Approach Used by the Teacher:

Teaching Aids Strengths Weaknesses Appropriateness

Used of the Teaching
(Enumerate in bullet Aids used
form)

Use the Technology Integration Form to analyze the class you observed.
Refer to the Technology Integration Matrix on p. 123. In which level of
technology integration do you think the teacher you observed operated?
Why?

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Based on the Technology Integration Matrix, what is the characteristic of

the learning environment in the class that you observed? Point your
observations that justify your answer.

Over-all, were the learning resources used effectively? Why? Why not?
Give your suggestions.

REFLECT

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

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OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT

Activity 11.3 Exploring Education 4.0

Resource Teacher: __________ Teacher’s Signature: _______ School: ______________

Grade/Year Level: ___________ Subject Area: _______________ Date: _____________

Explore Education 4.0 through these steps:

1. Observe a class and take note of the topic being presented.

2. Surf the net to find sites that provide support materials and/or interactive
programs (web quests/games) on the topic. Try to ask Siri, Alexa;
3. List and describe at least 5 open-source sites/interactive programs; from
open-source
4. Evaluate the materials or programs:
5. Reflect on your FS experience.

OBSERVE

Class Observation Guide

Read the following statements carefully before you observe.

1. What is the lesson about? What are the teacher’s objectives?

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

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

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ANALYZE

Analyzing the information you got from observing the class, surf the
internet t select electronic resources, including OERs, social networking
sites and apps with virtual or augmented reality that will be useful in
teaching the same lesso. Evaluate the resources you found using the set
of criteria discussed in the Revisit the Learning Essentials part of this
Episode. Use the form below to note your analysis and evaluation.

Electronic Resources Evaluation Form

Grade/Year Level

Subject Matter/Topic
(Based on the class
you observed)

Lesson
Objectives/Learning
Outcomes

Name and Describe Put a check if the resource satisfies the Describe
Type of the criterion. how you
Electronic electronic can use it if
Resource resource you were to
(include teaching
author/pu the class
blisher/so you
urce). observed.
Accurate Appropriate Clear Complete Motivating Organized

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REFLECT

1. Describe your experience in surfing the internet for appropriate

electronic resources for the class? What made it easy? Difficult?

2. How did you choose which electronic resources to include here? What
did you consider? Explain. Which of the new trends in Education 4.0 would
you like to explore more for your work as a teacher? Why?

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 education
4.0 resources?

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OBSERVE, ANALYZE, REFLECT

Activity 11.4 Professional Development Through MOOCS

Resource Teacher: __________ Teacher’s Signature: _______ School: ______________

Grade/Year Level: ___________ Subject Area: _______________ Date: _____________

OBSERVE

To realize my Intended Learning Outcomes, I will work my way through

these steps.

Step 1: Review the seven domains of PPST and identify

competencies I like to develop more.
Step 2: Visit sites of MOOC providers and explore the courses
offered that are relevant PPST domains I want to work on.
Step 3: Reflection how I can continue developing my skills through
MOOCS.

OBSERVE

1. Get a copy of the PPST and go over the competencies.

2. On the second column, write the competencies you like to work on.
3. Search for MOOCs in the internet which are relevant to the
competencies you identified. You may try these sites:

 http://www.teachthought.com/technology/list-75-moocs-teachers-
students/
 http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/moocs-best-teachers-free-
online-courses.shtml
 http://www.forbes.com/sites/skollworldforum/2013/06/10/moocs-
for-teachers-theyre-learners-too/
 https:www.mooc-list.com/categories/teacher-professional-
development
 http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2013/04/30/new-online-teacher-
training-program-joins-moocmadness/

4. Indicate the MOOC provider. You might need to create an account in

the different MOOC providers to explore their MOOCs.

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PPST Domain Competencies I MOOCs related MOOC Provider

want to work on to the
competency/ies
(include a short
description)

1. Content
Knowledge and
Pedagogy

2. The Learning
Environment

3. Diversity of
Learners

4. Curriculum
and Planning

5. Assessing and
Reporting

6. Community
Linkages and
Professional
Engagement

7. Personal
Growth and
Professional
Development

ANALYZE

From among the MOOCs you explored, pick at least three which
you believe are the most appropriate for you. Describe the MOOCs below.

1. MOOC Title _______________________________________________

Provider:

Objectives of the MOOC:

Content Outline:

Why did you pick this MOOC?

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2. MOOC Title _______________________________________________

Provider:

Objectives of the MOOC:

Content Outline

Why did you pick this MOOC?

3. MOOC Title________________________________________________

Provider:

Objectives of the MOOC:

Content Outline

Why did you pick this MOOC?

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REFLECT

1. How can MOOCs help you in your future career as a professional

teacher and as a lifelong learner?

2. What did you learn from the way the providers use technology to teach
in the MOOCs?

3. How will you prepare yourself for MOOCs, as a learner, and as a

teacher who may someday teach a MOOC?

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LINK Theory to Practice

Directions: Read the items given below and encircle the correct answer.

1. Mrs. Intonis evaluating a website for her Literature class. She is making
sure that factual pieces of information found on the site are well-
documented, and pictures and diagrams are properly labeled. She is also
checking that there are no misspelled words nor grammar errors. Which
criterion is she focusing on?

A. Appropriateness c. Motivation
B. Clarity d. Accuracy

2. Miss Castro is evaluating an early literacy app for her kindergartners.

She is making sure the app is uncluttered in appearance, is arranged in
some order of difficulty, and that icons represent what they were intended
to represent. Which criterion is she focusing on?

A. Organization c. Motivation
B. Accuracy d. Appropriateness

3. Miss Tanada is evaluating an app for her Grade 8 Science class. She is
finding out whether the app taps the skills found in the Grade 8 standards
to ensure that this app will help meet her objectives. She wants to make
sure it is not too easy nor too difficult for her students. Which criterion is
she focusing on?

A. Organization c. Currency
B. Accuracy d. Appropriateness

4. A Science teacher uses a PowerPoint presentation to show the

classification in kingdom Animalia. The teacher then teaches them how to
use a software in making graphic organizers. Students then use this to
create their own graphic organizers to classify animals. This shows
technology integration which is __________.

A. Entry-constructive c. Infusion-constructive
B. Adoption-constructive d. Transformation-constructive

5. Teacher A demonstrates how to work with a math app that provides

practice in adding mixed fractions. The students then work independently
with the app to provide them sufficient practice in adding mixed fractions.
This shows technology integration which is _____________.

A. Entry-active c.Infusion-active
B. Adoption-active d. Transformation-active

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6. A Grade 7 Social Studies teacher gave a project where her class in Manila will
work together with other Grade 7 classes in their school campuses in Visayas
and Mindanao.They will use social media to spread their piece campaign. This
project involves technology integration which is __________.

A. Entry-active c. Transformation-constructive
B. Adoption-constructive d. Adaption-collaborative

7. All are responsibilities of the Learning Resource/Audio Visual/ Educational

Technology Center of a school EXCEPT __________.

A. Make available technology equipment for the use of teachers and students
B. Conduct training for teachers on how to use technology tools
C. Work with teachers in producing instructional materials
D. Accomplish the students’ technology project for them

8. The Learning Resource/Audio-visual/Educational Technology Center regularly

provides the teachers a list of websites, apps and instructional materials available
in the city which are relevant to the different subjects the teach. This fulfills which
function?

A. Recreational reading center

B. A link to other community resources
C. Laboratory of learning
D. Center of resources

9. The Learning Resource/Audio-visual/Educational Technology Center sponsors

a seminar-workshop for teachers and administrators on the use of the latest
presenter applications. This fulfills which function?

A. Center of resources C. Coordinating agency

B. Agent of teaching D. Recreational reading center

10. MOOCs are considered massive because_______________.

A. They need a big amount of computer storage to be able to avail of a course

B. They can accommodate a big number of learners
C. They can only be provided by big universities
D. They were designed and created by a big group of experts

11. MOOCs are open because ______________.

A. All courses are offered for free

B. Courses can be accessed by anyone anywhere as long as they are
connected to the internet
C. Openness to ideas is a strict requirement
D. One can avail of them only during the opening of a semester
12. MOOCs are considered as a course because _________.

A. They have a guide or a syllabus that indicates content, objectives, activities,

and assessment
B. They are always given by a fully-recognized university in the world
C. They are a requirement for a Bachelor’s degree
D. They are graded

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SHOW Your Learning Artifacts

1. Include here pictures/illustration of the materials used by the teacher.

Put the comments/annotations about what you observed.

2. Visit www.teachology.com or other teacher resource websites. Print

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

3. Visit www.edudemic.com/50-educationtechnology-tools-every-teacher-
should-know-about/

Explore and enjoy the fantastic education tools. Try them out.
Describe what you discovered and share how these tools can be helpful to
you as a teacher

4. Visit edtechteacher.org. This a treasure box for you. Explore and share
what you learned.

5. 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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EVALUATE Performance Task

Evaluate Your Work Task Field Study 1, Episode 1 - The School as a

Learning Environment
Learning Outcome: Determine the characteristics of a school environment
that provides social psychological, and physical
environment supportive of learning.

Resource Teacher: __________ Teacher’s Signature: _______ School: ______________

Grade/Year Level: ___________ Subject Area: _______________ Date: _____________

Learning Episode Excellent Very Satisfactory Satisfactory Needs

4 3 2 Improvement
1
Accomplished
Observation
Sheet

Analysis

Reflection

Learning Artifacts

Submission

COMMENT/S

Score 20 19-18 17 16 15 14 13-12 11 10 9-8 7-below

Grade 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.0 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.0 3.50 5.00

99 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 75 72 71-below

____________________________________ ____________
Signature of FS Teacher above Printed Name Date

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