8 Benefits of Gamification in eLearning

Gamification in eLearning is the use of game theory and game mechanics in non-game
contexts to engage and motivate your users. Gamification is growing in popularity and
can produce measurable results, if used properly. Incorporating elements from games
into the classroom is a great way to provide students with opportunities to act freely,
show competency, and work together. There are many different benefits of using
gamification within your eLearning courses and weve listed out a few below.
1.

Provides instant feedback. One great example is if you are using a basic
gaming component such as a leaderboard after a quiz or assignment, the user
immediately knows where they stand among their peers.

2.

Builds engagement. If you are using a reward system, such as badges or

points, you can allow your students and users to use those badges and points for
real benefits.

3.

More student loyalty. Gamification increases the chance of the student

returning to your course on a regular basis, or with great frequency, because it is
more enjoyable.

4.

Boosts productivity. By implementing a gaming reward system (badges, points,

etc.) based on specific activities within your eLearning course, students are
encouraged to accomplish those tasks in your desired order.

5.

More influence. Gamification gives you more influence over your students
actions. For example, on a badge or point system, you can easily influence students
to complete their homework or take a quiz on time.

6.

Increases learning retention. Students are able to better learn and retain the
content when they relate to it differently than just reading or watching a lecture.

7.

More time spent. Simply put, your students are likely to spend more time within
your eLearning course if it is more enjoyable, engaging, and fun.

8.

Its fun. One of the biggest benefits of gamification is that it is fun. Having a nontraditional learning experience with leaderboards, badges, points, and rewards is a
major plus in your students eyes and makes it more enjoyable to everyone.

These are just a few of the many benefits for why gamification is great for your online
classroom. If you still arent sure exactly what gamification is, weve created a brief
overview for you.

Stay tuned for a few tips on how to implement gamification in your online course!

Field Study 3: Technology in the

Learning Environment
Technology in the Learning Environment
A Portfolio Presented To: Teacher Education Department Northern Negros State College of
Science
And Technology Old Sagay, Sagay
City Negros Occidental
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in FS 3
First Semester S.Y 2012-2013
Submitted By: Jay Ar Aspero
BSED III-A
Submitted To: Mr. Rudy Alipin
Subject Instructor
Acknowledgement
I just want to express my heartfelt gratitude to those who were so generous with their
time and expertise:
To our Almighty God for the knowledge, strength and wisdom. His guidance leads me to
select the most desirable way to success.
To my parents who provided me their financial support, love, moral values and advices.
To Mr. Rudy Alipin as my mentor for my Field Study 3. I really appreciate your utmost
effort in facilitating and checking my errors. Thank you for molding us to be competent and
knowledgeable about Technology in the Learning Environment. I am so grateful to have you as
my mentor and I feel so blessed.

To Mrs. Marites A. Alvarez for your cooperation and to your students who also gave their
cooperation. I wish I could express my appreciation to them for their warm hospitality.
My classmates and board mates who shared their brilliant ideas-Jasmine Sifel
Sanchez, Preslene Palmos, Jevimar Acesto
The expertise in this portfolio belongs to those listed above. Any errors are mine.
Table of Contents
Teacher Prayer ..1
Student Resume .2
Statement of Purpose ....3
My Teaching Philosophy ..4
A Teacher for All Season (Poem) ..5
Organization of Portfolio Entries
1. The Schools Learning Resource Center 6
1. Tools ..7
2. List of Available Learning Resource ...8
3. My Analysis ..10
4. My Reflection ...12
Whose Child Is This? (Poem) ..13
1. Bulletin Board Display ....14
1. Tools ....15
2. Board Displays Evaluation Form ....16
3. Evaluation Report of A Bulletin Board ...17
4. My Analysis ..18
5. My Propose Board Display ..19

6. My Board Lay Out ...20

7. My Reflection ..21
I Want To Be Like You (Poem) ..22
1. See And Say .23
1. Observation Report .24
2. Utilization of Teaching Aids Form .25
3. My Analysis .27
4. My Reflection .28
If I Could Teach You, Teacher (Poem) ...29
1. Tools of the Trade ...30
1. Tools ....31
2. Learning Resource On A Specific Content Area..32
3. My Analysis ....33
4. My Reflection ..34
Sonnet for an Unforgettable Teacher (Poem) ..35
1. Paper Works ....36
1. Hand-Out Plan ..37
2. Continuation Of Hand-Out Plan .38
3. My Analysis .40
4. My Reflection .41
In Good Hands (Poem) 42
1. Slideshow Biz .43
1. Tools 44

2. Slides ..45
3. My Analysis .48
4. My Reflection ..49
Mentor, Molder, Educator ..50
1. My E-World 51
1. Tools .52
2. My Reflection .53
Additional Entries
1. Entries Of Evidences ...54
1. Students ...54
2. School Activities .55
3. Learning Resources .56
4. Other Photos 57
2. My Over All Reflection ...58
3. Rubric For FS Portfolio ...59
4. Comments Of The Faculty ...60
Statement of Purpose
My Teaching Philosophy
To educate is to become a better educated. It is circular process that improves
with time; I believe the responsibility of educators is to provide students with the necessary
knowledge and skills to succeed in academic, business and personal arenas. My teaching
philosophy is based on the belief that education is a solution to many social problems. Education
provides the tools to make informed decisions, synthesize ideas, and critically evaluate relevant
issues and to enjoy life. Therefore pursuing knowledge and working to improve my skills as an
educator are among my highest priorities.
As an educator, I will strive to encourage excellence in my students and my self.
Course material should be challenging, interactive and relevant to current issues and events.

Students learn and retain more information if the material is presented in an environment that is
interesting and interactive. For this reason, I believe that using a variety of multimedia including
video, slides, and the internet, is an effective way to complement traditional course lectures
remains the foundation of the educational experience. I feel that I can encourage students to seek
new knowledge and explore their own ideas by an enthusiastic presentation of both what is. And
what is not known about subjects. When appropriate, the classroom setting should be expanded
to include experience in the field. What better way to make the necessary connections among
biological concepts than by observing how organisms interact with their environment?
In my interaction with students, I will strive always to be respectful, especially
when dealing with differing opinions that may arise as product of scientific thinking. I want my
student to learn to think critically, not merely to accept my ideas and opinions; my drive to
pursue higher education was due in part to several teachers who inspired catalyst for other
people to pursue their dreams.
Episode 1
The Schools Learning Resource Center
Name of Fs Student:
Course:

Aspero, Jay Ar B.

Bachelor Of Secondary Education

Resource Teacher:
Cooperating School:

Year & Section:

III-A

Mrs Marites A. Alvarez

Sagay National High School

My Target
At the end of this activity, I will be competent in identifying and classifying resources
that facilitate teaching and learning processes. At the end of this activity, I will be competent in
identifying and classifying resources that facilitate teaching and learning processes.
An Observation Guide for a LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER
Learning resource center was a facility within a school which was operated by a specialist and
containing several information sources. It must be developed and benefitted to educate all
people and provide quality education. It must have current resources for it is an avenue for
learning.
As I visit and observe the different learning resource center, the learning resources that
were available or present were computers, textbooks, magazines, newspapers, television,
articles, DVD player, tapes and etc All materials were properly arranged according to their
types and functions. It seems that all materials have a proper maintenance because they were
free any dust.

Every learning resource center has its own guidelines or procedures and also rules.
Those guidelines or procedure and rules do not involve great exertion or discomfort on the part
of the users because they were just easy to adhere or practice.

Name of Center Observed: Math, English, Science Learning Resources and Library
Date of Observation: August 09, 2012

List of Available Learning Resources

Available Learning Characteristics And Unique
Resources
Capabilities
1. Print
Resources
Books
Students Output
Bulletin Board
Display

1. Audio
Resources
Cassette
Audio Tapes

Teaching Approaches Where The

Resources Is Most Useful

Interactive instruction relies heavily

Generally, all these print resources
on discussion and sharing among
were capable in providing guidance
participants. It allows for a range of
and idea to students who were not
groupings and interactive methods. This
familiar with it and it makes them
includes total class discussions, small
aware about the whole concept.
group discussions or projects.

All these resources were capable

Letting the student explore the
in upgrading the vocabulary and
elements of an audio production could be
listening skill of the learners and this
an effective teaching approach because it
was highly effective for all the
develops listening skills of students.
auditory learners.

Compact Disc

1. NonElectronic
Visual
Resources
Models

There were models and specimens

that were being preserved, thus the
learners can have a close-t- reality
experience. It brings out information
and reality experience for the
learners who may not be familiar
with what it looks like.

Experiential learning could be a

teaching approach where resources were
most useful.
It was inductive, learner centered
and activity oriented. The emphasis in
experiential learning was on the process

Mock Ups
of learning and not on the product.
Microscope

1. ICT
Resources
Computers
Television

Generally, ICT resources were

used as a means of learning new
concepts and new ideas to the
learners. T also brings convenience
to the part of the teachers.

Direct instruction was highly

teacher directed and was commonly used.
This includes methods such as lectures,
questioning, explicit teaching and
demonstration. It was effective for
providing information or developing step
by step skills.

Impression:
Learning resources are the materials used by teachers to enhance the skills of students, help to
discover the different aptitudes and it provides learning experiences to the students. All learning
resources must be contemporary and the person in-charge must know how to efficiently utilize it
because learning resources support curriculum.
Name and Signature of Observer: JAY AR B. ASPERO
Analysis
1. 1.
Were the learning resource/materials arranged properly according to their
functions and characteristics?
All learning resources or materials were arranged properly according their functions and
characteristics. The books inside the library were properly arranged as to their types and
functions. The proper arrangement of learning resources help the teachers and students to locate
it and it brings convenience to both teachers and students.
1. 2.
Do the guidelines and procedure facilitate easy access to the materials by the
teachers? Why? Why not?
The guidelines and procedures facilitate easy access to the materials in such a way that the
guidelines and procedures do not involve great exertion or discomfort on the part of the teachers
or any users of it.
1. 3.

What are the strengths of this learning resource center?

Learning resource center can be developed and benefitted to educate all people and provide
quality education. It will become strong when the person in-charge knows how to efficiently
utilize it and the resources must be sufficient and must be contemporary that will suit to the latest
trends in the society.

1. 4.

What are its weaknesses?

A learning resource center was only good as the resources they have and the person running it
so if a learning resource center has insufficient or outdated resources it will be weak. If they
have current resources but no one knows how to efficiently utilize them so it will be also weak.
1. 5.

What suggestions can you make?

I suggest that learning resource center must be well planned and properly managed so that it
can function and give significant contribution to developing learning society and establishing
educated society. Learning resource center must be designed according to the interest of students
so that their attention will be caught and it must be an information provider to reinforce
students learning.
Reflection
1. 1.
Which of the materials in the learning resources caught your interest the most?
Why?
It was the book that caught my interest because they were properly arranged according to their
types and functions. It seems that there was a proper maintenance because most of the books
were free from dust.

1. 2.

Which gadgets/materials are you already confident to use/operate?

The books, computer, projector and other materials that were related to multimedia presentation
were the gadgets or materials that give me a strong belief in my own ability to use or operate it.
1. 3.

Which ones do you feel you need to learn more about?

I need to learn more about the use of computers in presenting topics. It is important for me to be
familiar and understand clearly its appropriateness and effectiveness in delivering a topic.
Episode 2
Bulletin Board Display
Name of Fs Student:
Course:

Aspero, Jay Ar B.

Bachelor Of Secondary Education

Resource Teacher:
Cooperating School:

Mrs Marites A. Alvarez

Sagay National High School

Year & Section:

III-A

My Target
At the end of this activity, I will be competent in appraising the effectiveness of display
boards as learning resources.

An Observation Guide for Board Displays

Name of School Observed:
Date of Visit:

Sagay National High School

August 16, 2012

As I look around and examine the board displays, I have found out that every classroom has its
own board display. Some classrooms have a bulletin board for birthdays of students, classroom
cleaners, classroom officers, classroom activities and announcement and the most common was
the board display that contains the topics to be discussed in a certain grading period.
I have seen 3 board displays outside the classroom but it was more than that if I will
examine the whole campus. Board displays were located in front of the canteen, near the faculty
room and also near the entrance gate. Most of it was announcements, activities or events in
school and etc The announcements were written in a formal way that everyone can quickly
and clearly understand , the information were arranged past to latest and the materials used
have a high quality that can last for a longer time. Board display near the entrance of the gate
was covered by a class, so as to give protection to the content and materials used.
Messages were clear enough as I read it and it can be easily understood because there
were no misspelled words or any inconsistencies in grammar.

Topic of the board displays: Buwan ng Wika and Science Month

Location of the board displays in school: Near the entrance gate
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 V O Comments
S

1 23 4
Effective communication
Conveys the message quickly and
clearly.

The messages were clear and easy to

understand.

Attractiveness
Colors and arrangements catch and
hold interest.

Colors and arrangements were very cogent to

the eyes of viewers.

Balance
Objects are arranged so stability is
perceived.

Arrangements of objects were good but it

needs an improvement.

Unity
Repeated shapes or colors or use of
borders holds display together.

There was a perfect selection of colors,

shapes and boarders.

Interactivity
The styles and approach entice
learners to be involved.

Students have an active involvement in it

because the board display seems to be student
made.

Legibility
Letters and illustrations can be seen
from a good distance.

Too much art can damage the legibility of the

board display.

Correctness
Free from grammar errors,
misspelled words, ambiguity

There were no such wrong grammars or even

misspelled words.

Durability
Well-constructed, items are securely
attached.

The content can last long because it was

protected by a glass.

(Option 2)

Location: Near the entrance gate

Brief description of the bulletin board:
The board display contains different activities and
events for a certain month and it was located near the entrance gate where teachers, students
and parents can see it.
Evaluation
Strength

Weaknesses

It can last for a

It can be only weak if
longer time; it can easily
it is not updated and if the
Observations:
attract the attention of the
content
is not clear
viewers because of its
enough.
location where many
Board display was c
covered by a glass, it was located near the viewers can see it.
If the person who
entrance gate, it was attractive and there
made the board display is
were no misspelled words or even
The content was easy
not knowledgeable and just
inconsistencies in grammar.
to understand because it
took it for granted can also
was free from any grammar
become weak.
errors.

Judgments or evaluation of educational

content and other aspects:
It will be very
The contents were relevant effective if the viewers or
to the activities for that month.
students perform the task
being posted.

It will be weak if there

is no involvement from the
students and if the contents
are not updated.

Recommendations or
suggestions for improvement:
The legibility of the board display was good but it needs an
improvement in terms of the arrangements of its content in order for it to be seen from a good
distance and messages must be cogent enough in order for the viewers especially the students to
have an involvement.

Signature of Evaluator Over Printed Name: JAY AR B. ASPERO

1. Analysis
2. 1.
Did the board display design reflect the likes or interest of its target audience?
Why? or Why not?
Definitely yes because of its style, selection of colors and materials, the title and the theme seem
to be a student made. Since it is made by certain students, so I can say that everything being
posted are being reflected on the likes or interest of its target audience because the main target
audience are also the students but it is not the totality because every student has its own style. It
simply means that one student is different from another student in terms of their likes or interest.
1. 2.
Was the language used clear and simple for the target audience to understand?
Why? Or Why not?
Yes, it was. The font and size of the words were formal enough to be read by the target audience
and the words were also bold enough to be clearly seen. The words used were appropriate to the
level of the students where in the students who will read it can understand its thought.
1. 3.
What do you think was the purpose of the board display? Was it effective?
Why? Or Why not?

In my own point of view, the purpose of the boards was to convey information to the students
such as information about the content of the subjects, proper hygiene, values information and
latest trends in the society. It also serves as motivation tool for the students to do their best and
as I look in it, it really works for it s purpose. By it designs it holds attention, the contents were
appropriate that provide learning information, and the boards were not merely filled with written
words but also pictures that facilitates easy understanding.
1. 4.

What suggestions can you make?

I suggest rearranging some of the words to convey much clear thought of the sentence. The
content must have something new that gives opportunity to the student to participate or interact
and it is important also to update the content. It would be also nice to add more contents which
will invite the participation of the students aside from information that it conveys.
Theme:
ACTIVITY BOARD
Board title:
YOU ARE WANTED! PLEASE DO WHAT IS ASKED
Rationale:
(purpose)
To enhance students participation in learning by using board display and the ability of students in
responding to the questions posted.
Objectives:
The students will be able to provide answers on the posted questions
The students will be able perform the activity being posted
The students will be able have additional information or learning aside from what is discussed
in the class
Best features of my propose bulletin enhancement:
It will consist of health information, trivia, and latest educational trends in the society and activities
for the students to do.
Content resources (name each needed resource and give each a brief description):

Internet- sites with reliable information

Books- it could be from all types of subjects
Journals- those that are fitted to the level of the students
Magazines- source for cut out letters and pictures
Students output- can be displayed in the board (must be attractive, cogent and legible)
Materials for aesthetic enhancement:
Cartolina

Cutting Materials

Construction Paper

Indigenous Or Recycled Materials

Cut Out Letters

Pasting Materials

Pictures

Coloring Material

Boarders

1. Reflection
2. 1.
Name at least five skills that a teacher should have to be able to come up with
effective board displays. Elaborate on why each skill is needed.
Creative the teacher can create ideas in a limitless way
Informative the board display must have varied yet appropriate information
Idealistic the teacher must think of an idea of what his/her board display would look like
and
how it will work for the learning of the target audience
Artistic- the teacher must have a sense of art in order to make an attractive board display
Resourceful resourcefulness of a teacher may contribute to the enhancement of the board
1. 2.
Which of the skills do you already have? Recall your past experiences in
making board displays. How do you practice these skills?
I have a sense of idealism and resourcefulness, a little of being creative, informative and artistic.
It was high school days when I started making a board display. The content was the whole topic
that covers our third grading period. I learn how to make boarders and design a letter

specifically the Old Text English Style because that was my favorite font text. It was my first time
to make a board display, thus I still need to improve and practice those skills for future.
I practice those skills every time I do artworks such as making portfolios and scrapbooks.
1. 3.
Which skills do you need to develop? Reflect on how you can improve on or
acquire these skills?
I think I need to develop my artistic skills because in designing a board display I must know how
to combine colors, make designs appropriate to the theme and purposed of the board display,
and to make it attractive. To have an artistic skills, I must practice it while still a student, thus I
must apply it every time Im doing an artworks such as portfolios and scrapbooks. There is also
a need for me to accept criticism from others towards my work in order for me to develop or
improve my work.
I need also to develop my informative skills by reading books and magazines, searching through
internet, and most of all to be updated about the events or happenings in this world.
Episode 3
See and Say
Name of Fs Student:
Course:

Aspero, Jay Ar B.

Bachelor Of Secondary Education

Resource Teacher:
Cooperating School:

Year & Section:

III-A

Mrs. Marites A. Alvarez

Sagay National High School

My Target
At the end of this activity, you will gain competence in determining the
appropriateness of teaching aids to learning tasks.

Date of Observation:

August 16, 2012

School:

Sagay National High School

Subject:

English

Grade/Year Level:

Third Year

As I observe the class, the topic was about idiomatic expression using participle. Through the
use of visual aids, the teacher delivers her lesson effectively. The topics were written in a manila
paper and there was legibility in the content because it can be quickly and clearly understood by
students sitting at the back. There was experiential learning that happens inside the classroom
and one of the reasons was that, students interact on the learning materials that the teacher
provides. The teacher let her students read every detail in the visual aids, actually what was
written on the visual aid were questions for the students to be answered.
Many of them were raising their hands to answer questions and it simply indicates the
students attentiveness, eagerness and understanding. As I closely observed the students simple
gestures, it was inevitable for me to conclude that they were interested on the lesson. The focus
of their sight was merely on the teacher and the learning resources, and some of them were
frowning maybe its because they were very doubtful or dissented about the answer of their
classmate. Those simple gestures of students were the indication of attentiveness, eagerness and
understanding.

Year Level of Class Observed:

Date Of Observed:
Subject Matter:

Third Year

August 16, 2012

Idiomatic Expression Using Participle

Brief Description of Teaching Approach Used By the Teacher:

The inquiry approach was used as a teaching approach. Inquiry is a recursive, ever revolving
process driven by the learners ideas, questions and purposes for learning begins with personal
connection.
Teaching
Strengths
Aids Used
Visual
The teacher
aids
knows how to
efficiently utilize the
materials.

Comments on Appropriateness of the

Teaching Aids Used
It will be only weak if
It assists the teacher in delivering
the teacher do not know her lesson, so it is appropriate to use
how to efficiently utilize this material for a large number of
the material and if the
students inside the classroom and it is
content is not clear
necessary for the teacher to use it
because most of the students were
There is legibility on enough to students.
visual students.
the content because
students can quickly Clerical errors could be
and clearly
also its weakness.
understand what was
Weaknesses

written.
Teaching Aids
Strengths
Used
It will be effective if it is
used in a proper way such as;
writing on the board must
start from left side going to
Chalkboard the right side and writings on
board must be legible enough
in order for students
understand quickly and
clearly.

Weaknesses

Comments on Appropriateness of
the Teaching Aids Used

The appropriateness of this

It will only be material can maximize learning
weak if the
inside the classroom. It is
teacher does not appropriate to use this during
know how to
activities so that students can
efficiently utilize compare their answers by writing it
it.
on the board provided by a
teachers guidance.

1. Analysis
2. 1.
What do you think prompted the teacher to choose the materials/learning
resources that she/ he used?
In my own understanding, the teacher wanted to let her students to be attentive and participative
in their lesson, and also let her students utilize their analytical skills. The instructional materials
used were the perfect fit because the purpose was accomplished. It really catches the attention of
the students and it aids the teacher intention. The instructional materials serves as a clear
representation that was capable of giving clear information, through this, ht students were
actively engaged in the discussion and the teacher was trying to use her creativeness and
resourcefulness to facilitate the learning.
1. 2.
What difficulties, if any, did the teacher experience? How can this be
managed?
As I closely observed, there was no difficulty that the teacher experienced. The class was well
managed and the teacher did not find it hard to convince her students to participate in the
discussion and activity. There was an interaction between the students and the teacher, and the
teacher makes sure that her students stay on task as observed.
1. 3.
Over-all, were the learning resources/materials used effectively? Why? Why
not?
Yes, all students were actively engaged in the discussion by answering the questions written in
the visual aid and some of them were able to answer what was asked. The teacher gives
appreciation to those students who answer the questions correctly and to those who were not
able to give their correct answer; the teacher gives feedback to improve learning. Through the
score of students on their quiz that shows a positive result, I can conclude that learning material
was used effectively.

Reflection
1. Put yourself in the place of the teacher. What would you do similarly and what
would you do differently if you will teach the same lesson to the same group of
students? Why?
If I will be the teacher of that class teaching with the same lesson, I will also provide activities in
order for students to have an opportunity to practice and apply their learning after learning a
particular knowledge, skills and attitudes. I will also use the same teaching approach which is
the inquiry approach.
If it is possible, I will integrate the use of ICT tools because the concept of computer literacy for
students has been redefined (creating web pages, digitizing multimedia and the use of social
networking sites) thus I have to be aware of this trends, as my own teaching effectiveness will
depend on my understanding of these recent technological trends. With this reason, I will create
a game through the use of projector in a way that has relation to the tropic. I will also present a
power point presentation that contains my topic for that day. Through this, the students will be
attentive and participative in the lesson and it brings convenience to my part. If the resources are
not available, I will use the chalkboard and I will provide them an interactive activity by dividing
them into groups to be followed by a short discussion, this is to facilitate the visual, auditory and
bodily or kinesthetic learners. After I implement the instruction, I will evaluate students by
providing an assessment method that is suited to the needs and interest of the students in order
for me to measure the retention of students if they have achieved mastery, and to know if Im
going to proceed or revise the instruction.

Episode 4
Tools of the Trade
Name of Fs Student:
Course:

Aspero, Jay Ar B.

Bachelor Of Secondary Education

Resource Teacher:
Cooperating School:

Year & Section:

III-A

Mrs. Marites A. Alvarez

Sagay National High School

My Target
At the end of this activity, we will gain competence in preparing instructional materials
that are appropriate to the learning content.

An Observation/Survey Guide
Name of the School Observed: Sagay National High School
Date of Visit: August 16, 2012
Some learning resources in the resource center seem to be useful for my chosen topic which was
the parts and functions of microscope. As I parts and functions of microscope as my topic I also
choose several learning resources such as chalkboard, books, power point presentation, mock
ups, realia, photocopies, pictures and visual aids. I choose those several learning resources
because for my topic because I believe that it can help me achieve my lesson objectives and to
maximize learning inside the classroom. Since my topic is about parts and functions of
microscope, so I can say that available materials are appropriate for my target year level which
is the second year.
Aside from power point presentation and visual aid I can also make flash cards, cut out letters,
and as much as possible learning resources that are made from indigenous or recyclable
materials.

I Use graphic organizer to present the learning resources relevant to the topic chosen. On the line
inside the box, I indicate if the resource is already AVAILABLE MAY BE PURCHASED OR
WILL BE MADE
Topic: Parts and Functions of Microscope

Grade/Year Level: 2nd year

Analysis

Give at least three benefits of doing a survey of available materials before making your own
materials your own materials? Explain each
1. 1.
Doing survey of available materials will give me a new idea of what to make
and how to make it. There may be unique learning materials that could be beneficial to
the lessons that I will be teaching, and by looking at the other materials can have
additional information on what to do. Through survey I can gain competence in
preparing instructional materials that are appropriate to the learning content, learning
objectives and learning styles of my students.
2. 2.
Doing survey can help me realize what other learning materials that I need
to make or avail in order to enhance learning in my class. Doing surveys provide several
options as well as bases for me to choose so that I can produce an appropriate and

effective materials that should be based on students characteristics or learning styles and
to my lesson objectives. It is also necessary that the materials must be applicable to the
subject matter.
3. 3.
Doing survey may also help me evaluate the materials I will be making is
beneficial or relevant to my lesson. The information that I have gathered during the
survey will serve as my bases or guide on how I am going to evaluate my materials. It is
important for me to evaluate the materials that I will be making so that I can produce an
improved and developed materials based from the evaluation I have made, with this
reason I can gain competence in making instructional materials that are appropriate to
the learning content, learning objectives, and learning styles of my students.
Reflection
1. Which of the materials did you like making the most? Why?
I like making power point presentations because its easy for me to put different graphic designs,
effects and transitions. I can also insert pictures, video clips and even sounds. My purpose of
selecting power point presentation among other instructional materials is to make a clear
representation and while presenting a topic, it is necessary for me to monitor and facilitate to
make sure that students stay on task. I believe that making power point presentations aids in
enhancing creativity.
2. What difficulties, if any, did you encounter in making the materials? How did you
overcome them?
I do not encounter any problems in making presentation because the power point program has a
guide on how to use it. Making a presentation using power point program is just an easy task for
me. The only thing which I consider a problem for me is on how Im going to deliver the content
in my presentation.
3. What tips can you give teachers regarding presentation of teaching?
The teacher must assess first what are the learning styles of his/her students. She/he must see to
it that his/her materials will fit to the learning styles of the students and must be applicable for
his/her subject matter for the materials to be effective. The chosen materials must be appropriate
and can contribute to the achievement of learning objectives. In todays generation, it is
important for a teacher to meet the changing needs and interest of students, thus several factors
must consider such as practicality, availability, cost effectiveness and appropriateness that is
based on students characteristics or learning styles and lesson objectives. The teacher may also
do surveys to the available materials or can search through the internet.
Episode 5
Paper Works
Name of Fs Student:

Aspero, Jay Ar B.

Course:

Bachelor Of Secondary Education

Resource Teacher:
Cooperating School:

Year & Section:

III-A

Mrs. Marites A. Alvarez

Sagay National High School

My Target
At the end of this activity, you will gain competence in preparing instructional materials
(hand out) that are appropriate to the learning content.
Subject Matter: Types of Chemical Reactions
Grade/Year Level: 3rd year
Outline:
Combination reactions in this type of reaction two or more substances maybe element
compound react to form a single product.

or

The combination of iron and sulfur to form iron (II) sulfide is an example of a synthesis reaction:
8 Fe + S8 8 FeS
Decomposition reactions this type of reaction occurs when a compound breaks up into its
component parts. It can be two or more substances out of a compound
The electrolysis of water into oxygen and hydrogen gas is an example of a decomposition
reaction:
2 H2O 2 H2 + O2
Replacement reactions this type of reaction occurs when an element is set free from its
compound producing a new element and new compound.
An example of a substitution reaction occurs when zinc combines with hydrochloric acid. The
zinc replaces the hydrogen:
Zn + 2 HCl ZnCl2 + H2
Double replacement reactions- a type of reaction in which two compounds combined to form
two new compounds by exchanging their radicals.
An example of a double displacement reaction occurs between sodium chloride and silver nitrate
to form sodium nitrate and silver chloride.
NaCl(aq) + AgNO3(aq) NaNO3(aq) + AgCl(s)
Continuation of Hand-out Plan

References:
Macterton and Hurley. Chemistry, Principles, and Reactions.
Saunders College Publishing, N.Y., 1989.
Mapa, Fidelino and Rabago. Science and Technology III.
SD Publication, Inc., 2001.3
Analysis
1. 1.

After working on your handout, answer the following questions:

What are the good features of a handout?

A good handout must be concise and can be understood by the readers. There must be subtitles
that make it easier to read and the key words must be in bold type in order to have an emphasis.
To shorten it, the use of bullet point format may contribute as well as the use of diagrams,
flowcharts and etc Make sure that all the important pints of the presentation are on the hand
out and do not include too much information, otherwise it can become cluttered. The content
must be easily recognized and it must be sequence properly to avoid confusion. The content must
have legibility.
1. 2.

Which of these features are present in the hand out I made?

Most of these features are present. The handout that I made was concise and comprehensive. The
key concepts were emphasized because they are in bold type. I also use bullets, concept map. I
contained all the important points of the presentation and I sequenced the details properly to
avoid misconceptions.
The use of bullets and concept map helps me to summarize the types of chemical reactions.
1. 3.

Which features are not present in the handout I made?

Honestly, there was a poor legibility on the handout that I made. My penmanship was not good
enough to make my handout very attractive to the eyes of the readers, yet there is a chance to
enhance its legibility by using one of the applications of a computer specifically the Microsoft
word office.
I did not use any subtitles because in my own point of view it is not necessary to use subtitles for
that subject matter.
Reflection

1. What difficulties, if any, did you encounter been making the handouts? How did you
overcome them?
To make a handout is not totally difficult as long as I have a reliable source or references and
assistance from a computer. The only thing that took time and needed brain storming is the
conceptualization of the flow of the handout and the concept map that I included. So first I did
was to make an outline of the content of my handout then I read several references and searching
through the internet just to form my concept map.
I also find difficult in providing examples in every chemical reactions. So what I did was to read
and understand the details in every chemical reaction so that I can give correct examples.
2. What tips can you give teachers regarding preparation of handouts?
The teacher must identify first her objectives and the purpose in making the handout. Then
he/she must conceptualize the flow and the content of the handout by making an outline. The
teacher must also read several references so that the handout will be an informative tool for the
students learning.
In terms of the content of the handout the teacher must use subtitles in order for the students to
read it easily and the keywords must be in bold type in order to have an emphasis. Bullet point
format and concept map must be use to summarize the content. The teacher must put all the
important points in the handout and he/she must not include too much information to avoid
cluttering. The teacher must know how to sequence the content in order to avoid confusions
Episode 6
Slide Show Biz
Name of Fs Student:
Course:

Aspero, Jay Ar B.

Bachelor Of Secondary Education

Resource Teacher:
Cooperating School:

Year & Section:

III-A

Mrs. Marites A. Alvarez

Sagay National High School

My Target
At the end of this activity, I will gain competence in developing and utilizing materials
(slide presentations) which involve students in meaningful learning.

Analysis

1. 1.

What are the good features of a slide presentation?

A good slide should include transitions or effects to put emphasis on some points
of the lesson, but not too many. It must have also one design or theme for whole slides to avoid
confusion or any misconception. The slides must not too long, nor too short to avoid cluttering in
the slides. A pictures speaks thousands words, hence photos must be included in the slides to let
students know what I am talking about. The contents of the slides are important points of the
lesson and must not include the whole words that I have to say for the whole discussion.

1. 2.

Which of these features are present in the slide presentation you made?

The features that are present in my slide presentation that I have made are the
transitions, effects, only one theme or design for the whole slide and also pictures that help
students visualize their thoughts or ideas.
My slide presentation was not too long or too short and I give emphasis on the
contents because they are the important points of my lesson.
1. 3.

Which features are not present in the slide presentation you made?

All those good features of a slide presentation that I have cited are present in my
slide presentation. I did not mention the sound effects and music, for me it is not essential to use
all the time because it brings distraction to my discussion. There are times that music and sound
effects are highly needed especially in presenting a video presentation
Reflection
1. 1.
What difficulties, if any, did you encounter in making the slide presentation?
How did you overcome them?
Making power point presentation is very interesting to me because I can do most that I wanted to
do to make my slides a clear representation and as a tool of information sources. So far, there
were no difficulties that I have encountered because the program has guides on how to use its
features. If there is a certain feature which I dont know how to use, then I just simply click help
or go to a website specifically the Google to find the answer if there is an internet access.
Episode 7
MY E-world
Name of Fs Student:
Course:

Aspero, Jay Ar B.

Bachelor Of Secondary Education

Year & Section:

III-A

Resource Teacher:
Cooperating School:

Mrs. Marites A. Alvarez

Sagay National High School

My Target
At the end of this activity, I will be decisive in terms of using on-line resource materials and
interactive programs.

Name Of Site Author Crickweb.co.uk

Name Of Site
Crick web-free online education resource and games
Posting Or Revision
August 2, 2012
Date
Organization
Science category
Represented
Date Of Access
September 18,2012
URL
www.crickweb.co.uk/k2sciencehtml#lcycles5b
Brief Description Of
Materials used were appropriate and effective in obtaining the
The Material In The learning outcome. The materials were also attractive and were used for
Website
labeling the different kinds of skeleton.
Evaluation of the website
Strengths
Weaknesses
It allows the students to interact with real life
situation without danger, expense or difficulty often
It will be only weak if there is no
associated with real situations. The website has an
internet access and if the content of that
easy access tool for learning.
website cannot provide the needs and
interest of the students.
It provides the needs and interest of students.

Before I give the topic or activities to be searched by students, I must ensure first that those topic
and activities are consistent in my learning objectives. I must also give proper instruction to the
students before they search such websites by explaining to them the learning goals to be
achieved before searching any websites so that the students will stay focused during the activity.

When students get confused, I must provide guidance and directions, guide questions and
activities or scenarios. It is also important to have a follow up discussions to make some
generalizations for that topic.
Using the internet as an information tool is good and effective. Upon surfing on the
internet, I saw many websites that have programs to make learning fun and effective. Some of the
websites have games and other has tutorial programs but aside from those benefits, internet
access may also be dangerous to the learners. From the websites I visited, some of the learning
is incorporated with violence games and pornographic photos and videos which are not good
influence to the students. Using internet as an information tool is good and effective but proper
supervision of the teacher is highly needed and before giving the topic or any activity to be
searched, I must check first the websites and choose those that are safe for the students.
Over All Reflection
As a future teacher someday, I will always bear in my mind that learners are
rich in learning capabilities. The process of learning are highly unique and individual, this
means that in a classroom there are individual differences that I must consider. I need to assist
my future students to define and to make explicit to themselves the approaches they ordinarily
use so that they can become more effective in problem solving and learning. I learned that one of
the riches resources for learning is the learners himself. Each learner has an accumulation of
experiences, ideas, feelings and attitude which comprise a rich vein of material for problem
solving and learning. I consider learners as the richest resources for learning because they have
their own aptitude which are their innate talent or gift , interest which express deep feelings for
objects or actions and made their stay pleasant and enjoyable, they also have their own ability
which pictates the prospect of success in any purposeful activity, attitude which is the learners
perspective and disposition and last their family or cultural background which is their socioeconomic background.
I also learn that learning is the discovery of personal meaning and relevance of
ideas. As a future teacher, I will only facilitate my learners and they are the one who will give the
meaning of a concept. Just like for example, my topic is all about the leaf of a plant. I will let
them have field trip outside the classroom to observe the leaf of a plant. I will guide them and I
will demonstrate first and give some information about the leaf and its parts after that, they will
give their own meaning or understanding about the leaf and its parts. Learning is gradual its
because it is by stages or levels so as a future teacher someday I must extend my patience.
To be good teacher someday I must have passion to both my work and to my students, I
must have also humor in a way that has connection to the topic, also values and attitude,
fairness, sincerity and honesty, and professionalism.
Rubric
100%
95%
Has the 100% of Has 95% of the Has 90% of the
the needed
needed content. needed content.

90%
Has 85% of the
needed content.

85%
Has 80% of the
needed content.

80%

content.
Objectives are
smart but cover Objectives are
Some Objectives Most objectives are
Objectives are
only a
smart but cover are not smart and not smart and cover
smart and cover
minimum of only less than 80% do not cover the only a minimum of
the whole course.
80% of the
of the course.
whole course.
the course.
course.
Entries are
Entries are of
Some entries are Few entries are of
Entries are best
better quality; acceptable quality, of acceptable
acceptable quality,
quality, well
many are well some are well
quality. Limited not well selected
selected and very
selected and selected and
selection and
and very minimal
substantial.
substantial.
substantial.
substantial.
substantial.
Creative, neat
Creative, neat Creative, neat and Minimal creativity,No creativity, In
and has a very
and has a
an average
neat with minimal disarray and no
strong
strong impact. impact/appeal.
impact/appeal.
impact/appeal.
impact/appeal.
Submitter 3 weeks
Submitted ahead Submitted on Submitted a week Submitted 2 weeks
or more after the
of the schedule. schedule.
after the schedule. after the schedule.
schedule.