EPISODE 1
THE SCHOOL'S LEARNING
RESOURCE CENTER
GOAL:
At the end of this
activity, I will be competent in identifying and classifying resources that
facilitate teaching and learning process.
MY TOOLS:
LIST OF
AVAILABLE LEARNING RESOURCES
Available
learning resources
|
Characteristics
and Unique features
|
Teaching
approaches where the resources are most Useful
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Print
Resources
|
These
includes :
•
Magazines
• Newspapers
• Hand-outs
• Textbooks
-
Specific and hand-outs are easy to understand.
|
Direct Instruction
Approach
|
Audio
Resources
|
• Computers
• Over-head Projector
Commonly used for
entertainment purposes. It could also be used for the presentation of the
reports and discussions.
|
Direct Instruction
Approach
|
Non-Electronic
Media Resources
|
These includes :
• Flashcards
• Charts
• Mock-ups
• Board displays
• Models
These resources are
good also for display purposes, can be kept for a long time.
Materials are
aesthetic and attractive in learning and teaching process.
|
Exploratory
Approach
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ICT
Resources
|
These includes :
• Computers
• Over-head Projectors
Its application
gives the students a global way of learning experiences. Files can be kept
for a long period.
Can be used for a
larger and quality presentation of reports and other related paper works.
|
Exploratory
Approach
|
IMPRESSION: The
teachers should be aware of the wide application of these learning resources
most specially the technology to prepare and present their lessons. Interest
and needs are the main factors to be considered on the part of the students in
acquiring and gaining knowledge and skills. These learning resources are
helpful but its effectiveness depends on its proper application.
MY ANALYSIS:
How are the materials arranged? Are they classified according to
their functions and characteristics? Relate your observations here.
·
The
learning resources and materials are properly arranged. And it is accessible to
everybody.
Are the guidelines in
place to facilitate access of the teachers to these resources?
·
The
guidelines’ and procedures facilitate easy access to the materials by the
teachers because it is specific.
What are the strengths
of the resources?
·
The
strength of the Learning Resource Center is the computers are available during
school days as long as it is their vacant time and students can use it in doing
their assignments, preparation of hand-outs and any other related
computer-based works.
What are their
weaknesses?
·
Some
computers are not working and need maintenance.. And also there is less number
of units compared to the population of the students that some might have no
opportunity in using the Learning Resource Center.
What do you suggest to
improve the resources?
·
I
suggest that they should put additional units and hire a person who could
maintain the computers in a good state. There should also be an extension on
the area.
MY REFLECTIONS:
Which of the materials
have caught your attention most? Why?
·
The
materials that caught me most is the computer lab or the computers. In this
generation we are exposed to technology. Anyone who can’t trend in is
considered to be incompetent. But then how about those people who are indigent
and can’t provide to buy their own trend. So the school which is the common
ground to everyone provides this opportunity to let students or children to
defeat ignorance towards technology. That is why I appreciated the computers
most. And they also got new computers and numerous ones compared to other
schools I had visited they got more computers than I expected.
Which gadget/equipment
are you confident to use operate?
·
I
am confident in using the computer, e.g. the basic software like Microsoft
word, excel and etc., basic html also and basic programming like JAVA
programming.
Which equipment do you feel you need to learn
more about?
·
I
think I want to learn or make a hands-on on installing LCD projectors which I
haven’t yet tried even once.
