Field Study 2- Technology in the Learning Environment
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This document summarizes a student's field study experience observing classrooms and educational resources at another school. The student observed classrooms, some in need of renovation, and explored the library and computer lab and their relevance and availability of resources. The student learned about designing organized classrooms and bulletin boards related to lessons. Overall, the field study experience provided valuable lessons about teaching strategies and classroom management that will help the student become a teacher.
Field Study 2- Technology in the Learning Environment
- 1. Episode 1
- 3. 1. Go around the school and take pictures of the things that interest you about the school. Make a full-page collage of all pictures you have taken. Givea collage a title. 2. Observethe different educational materials found in the different rooms of the school and make a rough inventory of such devices. Make a chart to show your inventory. Usethe classification below to make your chart. You may use MSExcel or MSWord for this activity. CLASSIFICATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS YES NO NO. OF PCS. I. Printed Materials 1. Textbooks 550 2. Supplemental Materials 50 a. Workbooks 10 b. Teacher-prepared Study Guides 5 c. Reference Books 25 d. Pamphlets 6 e. Magazine Articles 15 f. Newspaper 34 II. Audio Aids 1. Radio 2. Tape Recorders III. Visual Aids 1. Chalkboard 1 per room 2. Still Pictures 10 A. Non-projected photographs illustrations 4 B. Projected Slides Filmstrips Overhead Projections LCD projection/Powerpoints 2 3. Graphic Materials A. Charts 60 B. Graphs 13 C. Maps and Globes 15 D. Posters 5 4. Exhibits A. School-made displays B. Bulletin Boards 2 per room 5. Objects 5
- 4. A. Specimens 2 B. Realias C. Models 4 IV. Audiovisual Aids 1. Motion Pictures 2. Television 2 3. Videotape V. Language laboratory 1
- 6. I choose this roombecause its catch my attention this room will help the student skillful technical-vocational roomis a room that teaches student and providing a good quality of education, you can learn lot from this roomlike electronics. While observing about this room I see how student deal with how teacher discusshis lesson. There was also a time when the teacher gives an activity every student participate well. Being an observer of that roomis so appreciable; I learn a lot of this roomI learn how teacher deal with the question asking by the students and how he manage those question. Much strategy use by the teacher of this roomif you are listening you can learn a lot about the subject matter teach by the teacher. After the discussion of the teacher many applicable activity given by the teacher like soldering, cleaning a specific appliances most of the student are skillful in this subject. The teacher also uses materials that are applicable for his subject. And in terms of the room this room is not much organize, needs improvement. I learn also that being a teacher wealso think an implication of what is good for our students. This roomI choose the roomthat give knowledge and skill to the students.
- 7. Electronics Equipment Electronics Bulletin Board Computer Laboratory Student’s Output
- 8. Episode 2
- 10. 1. Visit the library, computer laboratory and the learning Resource center. Write an evaluation of the educational materials therein in terms of their, Adequacy, Relevance and Availability. Use a matrix similar to what is given below for your evaluation. Learning Resource Criteria Written Evaluation Library Adequacy Books are organize with label according to their title Relevance The books are related to the topic which the teachers give to the students Availability There is an insufficient books that needs to have in some subjects Computer Laboratory Adequacy The computer inside the classroomare organize and every students can use each Relevance It help the students to improve their knowledge on how to operate computer Availability There are more than 60 computer but some of them are not in good condition Learning Resource Center Adequacy Needs more improvement about this area Relevance It help the students know more and can give information Availability There are learning resourcecenter but needs improvement 1. Answer the question below. Place your answer on a textbox and use any font color that you desire. a. Did the any of the resource centers live-up to your expectations? Why and why not? For me yes! During my observation this resource center has the availability that can give the students and improve their skills, knowledge to be productive. Also this resource center can really help the students in shaping their mind in cognitive aspect. Through the use of this resource center it helps the student know more about specific idea, information that can help them a lot.
- 11. b. What are the common attitudes of the teachers and students towardsthese centers? During my observation in library there is a teacher in charge to manage the library she is the guidance of the students during researching, and also the teacher is the organizer of the books inside the library. During my observation in computer laboratory teacher teach their students basically so that they can catch up what he teach, students are too aggressive to use this technology that really help them to improve their literacy regarding computer. Learning resources in these area students are supportive because they are known that this resource center can really help a lot for them in terms of skill and cognitive aspect that they can use in everyday life.
- 12. Located in the library building, our computer lab is fully equipped with 32 eMacs, a laser printer, scanner and related resources. The computers are connected to a school-wide network with internet access, which enables our students to work on projectsat any of our computers and allows teachers to track their progress. All classes use the lab 30 to 60 minutes a week, depending on the grade level. The students develop their computer literacy, keyboarding, writing and math skills with softwaresuch as Kid Pix, Type to Learn, Student Writing Center, Hyper Studio, Math Stars and AppleWorks. Our reading comprehension and assessment programs, Accelerated Reader and STAR, track the students’ performance and growth. These applications, with other interactive software, complement the classroom’s curriculumin creativearts, language, mathematics and science. Whereas the emphasis for lower grades is on the development of basic drawing, reading, writing and math skills, the focus for upper grades broadens to include the creation of spreadsheets, slideshows and multimedia projects.
- 13. Episode 3
- 16. 2. Answer the following Questions. a. To what extent are teachers using modern educational devices in their classes and other obligation related to their profession?Present your observations through the use of MSExcel Graphs. b.How would you describe their devices in terms of Clarity, Relevance, Durability, Price,Creativeness and Modernity. Use an MSExcel bar graph to show your description. 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 everyday 5-6 times aweek 3-4 times a week 1-2 times a week Only when needed Never Computer Visual Materials Internet 0 20 40 60 80 100 Everyday Everyweek Everymonth Everyear modernity creativeness price durability relevance clarity
- 17. THE ED TECH TEACHER By. JARRY FUENTES A shocking, fantastic and energitic teacher He is my ed tech teacher A loving and caring person With dignity for his profession First time I meet this teacher One word I can share He strict and joker With standard for his career When he give an activity Be good and work properly Once you past your work Expect the nice or insulted comment of your work But in that situation All of us has a motivation Through the comment of our ed tech teacher We are mold and enhance our career He is expert in new technology He is extra ordinary He is compititive teacher He is my ed tech teacher I will never forget you sir A knowledgable teacher No one can forget him The name behind this poem Mr. Vicmar Solano, I salute you sir
- 18. 1. Interview some teachers from the College of Education. Ask them to give their comments on this statement: “Teachers who use modern gadget s and devices are bet t er t han t hose who don’t .” Lay-out their answers on a design similar to what is shown below. On the text box, write your own opinion regarding the matter. Idea Name: JULIANA A. CAPAPAS Position: Asso. Professor V Comment:Teachers who used modern gadget And devices, it assists the teacher to be innovativein teaching. We cannot deny that use the latest technology provide cognitivesupport to the learners and providesanimus for discussion and communication among learners. Therefore teacher should use a modern gadgets/technology to become competitive than who don’t. Name: OLIVER A. ARGUILLES Position: Asso. Prof. 1 Comment:It’s nice to have modern gadgets, However the school cannot provideit sufficiently. Its better that you have knowledge in terms of the latest technology. Name: Mrs. Pearl Joy Mirasol Position:College ofEducationInstructor Comment: The use of modern gadgets and devices Inteaching is of great help in relaying the information to the students. However it doesn’t mean that if you are a teacher using modern devicesyou are better that those who don’t. It is on the process, methods, strategies, of the teacher how to become competitive educator. My Opinion “Teachers who use modern gadgets and devices are better than those who don’t”. For me teacher who used modern devices are advantage to those who don’t because if we know how to use this latest technology we are updated, and this also help us in the field of teaching we can give extra information to our students through the use of this latest technology and became our work easier. I am so much agree with the statement given by those who I have interviewed regarding this statement.
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- 21. a. Frequency of use computer Programs and Application PROGRAM FREQUENCYOF USE PER WEEK Everyday 5-6 days 3-4 1-2 Only when needed Never Microsoft word 15 10 5 5 15 0 Microsoft Excel 10 5 10 10 10 5 Microsoft PowerPoint 4 6 15 15 5 5 0 5 10 15 20 Everyday 5-6 times a week 3-4 times a week 1-2 times aweek Only when needed Never Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel Microsoft word FREQUENCYOFUSE
- 22. a. Frequency of use Internet site PROGRAM FREQUENCYOF USE PER WEEK Everyday 5-6 days 3-4 1-2 Only when needed Never Yahoo Search Engine 20 10 5 10 5 0 Google Search Engine 20 5 10 5 10 0 Facebook 15 10 10 5 5 5 You Tube 5 10 8 7 10 10 Game Site 10 5 5 10 20 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 Everyday 5-6 times a week 3-4 times a week 1-2 times aweek Only when needed Never Game Site You Tube Facebook Google Search Engine yahoo Search Engine FREQUENCYOFUSE
- 23. b. Top Reasons for Using Computers PROGRAM FREQUENCYOF USE PER WEEK Everyday 5-6 days 3-4 1-2 Only when needed Never To connect to people 10 9 16 6 9 0 To express one’s self 2 18 11 10 9 0 To play games 2 5 6 8 9 20 To do school work 9 12 13 7 5 4 To learn new things 5 10 11 14 10 0 To earn a living 0 0 0 18 0 32 To pass one’s time 15 12 0 0 3 23 0 10 20 30 40 Everyday 5-6 times a week 3-4 times a week 1-2 times aweek Only when needed Never To pass one’s time To earn a living To learn new things To do school work To play games To express one’s self To connect to people FREQUENCYOFUSE
- 24. Episode 5
- 26. Bulletin Board Evaluation Criteria Rating Total The Neatness 7 8 9 10 1. Appropriate spacing 8 2. Clearly formed or typed letters 9 3. Appropriate font(s) and size(s) 10 The subject Matter 1. Stay on focus on the topic/theme 9 2. Illustrationsare appropriate and effective 9 3. Readability of the paper with conventions 7 The creativeness 1. The formand presentation to enhance the meaning/words 8 2. Appropriate style sheet as directed 9 3. Well balanced of colors used 10 According to my evaluation in designing a bulletin board is depending on the subject you have taught it may also be vary to your design regarding the teacher characteristics becausethere are some teacher that when they design a bulletin board it may be they design that according to their taste or personality. As a teacher wealso consider the factors affecting in designing a bulletin board we must think that when wedesign a bulletin board is that applicable to the subject that we havetaught.
- 27. Field study is the subject where in field study students out of the school campus to observe a new learning environment in different field of teaching. My fs experience is so unforgettablemy expectation to the school wereI observe that we will be accommodated and they can help me a lot in terms of cognitive and psychological aspect but it was wrong to my expectation. During my observation some teachers are not willing to help us because they said that we are disturbing there classes while we take pictures to those educational devices that they use. Even though we havea permit to the principal. During my observation first day of visit to my cooperating school (CRAAHS) I see a new learning environment the school is much updated when it comes to latest technology, I see the classroomorganize and conducive to learning that every students can participate even though that some of the classroomare needs renovation due to typhoon Yolanda, but still they undergo classes. In my next visit I study the different learning resource center of that school like the library, computer laboratory in this area I see the availability and relevancethat can help to improve their knowledge and skills through the use of this learning resource center is very important inside the school because it’s really help a lot in the cognitive aspects of every students. I learn also that being a teacher we must consider the factorsaffectingwhen we designing our room, because in the school whereI observe I see the organize design of a teacher and a room that conducive to learning that everyone can participate and through this experience can really help me a lot in the field of teaching someday. Being a field study students is very much thank you because of this subject we experience the field of teaching and on how become a good educator someday. Through this experience I have some strategy to be use in my field of teaching. Every time that we observe in (CRAAHS) we learn new things experience that might be the reason will lead us how to become a good and competitive teacher in our students. Being a field study student is challenging you should expect first the behavior and characteristics of the students and a teacher as well because you don’t what would be the impact of this if you know their characteristic weshould be patient also when weare entering in this field because all of us has its own individual differences. At the end of this statement I would like to thank you our teacher sir Solano through this subject we learn a lot in terms of cognitiveaspect and latest technology you know all of us is hassle of this subject we experience difficulties in preparing this output but we learn a lot fromyou sir we learn how to manage and follow the instruction that you have given to us. I believe that technologycan help us to improve our life style but not all the time we should rely on this technology weshould hav ealso limitation. But in over all I learn a lot in this subject. “Thank You Sir”
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- 29. THE POWERPOINT