Module 2: Meaningful Learning Experiences

What Will You Learn from This Module?

Good teaching is not an accident. It is thoroughly planned and organized by a teacher who has in
mind the nature of the learners, the objectives of the lessons and the availability of materials. All
that happens inside the classroom contributes to the learner’s acquisition of knowledge, values
and skills. The learning environment provides many meaningful experiences not only to the
learners but also to the teachers as well.

This module is composed of seven activities:

Activity 1: Looking Through the Learning Environment
Activity 2: On Teaching Methods and Strategies Used
Activity 3: On Instructional Materials Presented
Activity 4: On Assessment Used
Activity 5: Exploring Other Resources
Activity 6: What Did I Feel?
Activity 7: My Insights

After studying this module, you should be able to:

1. Identify the principles in teaching-learning activities.
2. Observe how the teacher in selected classes uses instructional materials, applies methods
and strategies and uses assessment tools.

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ACTIVITY 1: Looking Through the Learning Environment
Using Venn diagram, compare and contrast blended learning and face-to-face class.

BLENDED LEARNING FACE TO FACE CLASS

  Combines face to
face and online
formats for content  Instruction  Black board and
delivery. ranges from chalk is used by the
 Done whole group to teacher when
independently in group. discussing.
a self directed  Teacher  teacher and
manner at monitor and students can have
student’s pace assess. interaction which
 Location of the  Need both of them are
teacher and immediate physically present.
student flexible feedback  Students can be
during school  Structure is easily monitored.
hours. important  Lecture is primary
 Unable to  Teachers are curriculum delivery
participate if no dedicated method.
access to
technology or
internet.

In your opinion, which of the two mentioned above will the students learn more? Explain your
answer.

For me between blended learning and face to face class students will learn more in face to face class. During
face to face class students and teacher can have an actual interaction in which concerns and questions ask by
the students will clearly be explained by the teacher. It has more efficient way to teach the students with less
hindrances. During it, teacher can teach physically present that will also affect the emotional learning of the
students. Face to face class allow the teachers to get the full attention of the students that will will make the
more focused on studying. Also during face to face class students can mingle with their peers and classmates
and engage exchanging and sharing of ideas. Teamwork and collaboration between students are there.
Unlike today, students are like relying more on the sources and answers based on the internet without
knowing it is valid. Learning and teaching nowadays for me is very static and full of compromises.
 ACTIVITY 2: On Teaching Methods and Strategies Used

Observe your critic teacher while discussing during an online class. Answer the following
questions:

1. Why is it important to have a method of doing things?

Based on what I have observed, it is important to have a method of doing things in order to perform
tasks and work well. Using methods will help to work in efficient time and well
managed. Methods can be used to do things synchronously, just like answering Math problems. In
order to achieve the answer you must use a method designed for the problem.

2. What are the factors that determine the teacher’s choice of methods?

Teacher consider first when choosing a method is the characteristics, nature of the
students and their abilities and interests. Another is the subject matter to be learned if it
is difficult or uninteresting, hence the teacher must be able to use or choose the method
that will make the learning effective and meaningful. The outcomes should also be
expected after to ensure the achievement of objectives.

3. What are some of the outstanding principles of learning considered in the methods used
in the subjects you observed?

Based on what I have observed on Miss Joan (my Junior High School FS Mentor) in order for the
students to learn more effectively and efficiently, you need to uncover the structure by which information
is organized. Always identify the main idea for you to allow to dive into the details of each without
becoming overwhelmed. She will discuss the lessons thoroughly and pauses every time to ask the
students if they have something to ask and encourage students to participate in answering equations or
problems. It is important to have connection with the students and teacher to achieve efficient learning.

ACTIVITY 3: On Instructional Materials Presented

Based on the observations done in Activity 2, answer the following questions:

1. What are the reasons for using instructional materials? In what ways do they help
facilitate learnings?
Instructional materials are essential since they help the teacher and learners avoid overemphasis on recitation
 and rote learning that can easily dominate a lesson. It allows learners to have practical experiences which help
them to develop skills and concepts and to work in variety ways. Instructional materials also contribute to make
lessons interesting, learning easy and enable teachers to easily express concepts. Lastly, instructional materials
organized the topics that is being discuss by the teachers and will help the students to avoid confusions.

2. Is there a danger in using too many instructional materials in the class? Explain your
answer.

Yes, for me it has. Using to many instructional materials can be risky just like materials takes time as

well as resources need to be allocated. Danger using many instructional materials will be the lack of fund
and inadequate time for the use of instructional materials. Also having many instructional materials will
confuse the attention of the students.

3. What factors should be considered in preparing instructional aids and devices? Explain
each factor.

One of the factors to be considered in preparing instructional aids and devices is the relevance of the
lesson. The curriculum you are be using should have a strong connection between the students and you..
Next is the academic standard of the child and age, you should consider those to fit in to their level of
understanding and adapting new knowledge. And lastly, the goal on what will be the result and effect of
using the instructional materials.

4. How do students react to these instructional materials?

-Actually, it depends on the individual; some respond positively, while others are unconcerned. This

is due to the fact that each pupil learns in a different way. Students with a strong visual intelligence will

enjoy the dialogue, and if art works are included, students who enjoy art and design will as well. Those
kids who are auditory will, on the other hand, be unconcerned and will simply listen to what the teacher
says.
ACTIVITY 4: On Assessment Used
Based on the observations done in Activity 2, answer the following question.
1. What type of assessment was used by the teacher to evaluate the pupils/students’ mastery
of the lesson?
Based on my FS mentor after she discussed the lesson she will let the students answer
a quiz and have their solutions on a math problem during a synchronous class on a google
meet using a jamboard . And also there are times that she will have an oral recitation about
the lesson in which she will give a point on every student who participated.. At some other
point she also gives a quiz on their LMS in which students can answer with time limit.

2. Ask your critic teacher to give you a soft copy of a module that she discussed for that
day. Analyze the objectives and some test items used in the lesson? Was there a
congruency between these two? Explain.

The objectives meets the expected questions for the test. As what she put on the
objectives she applied it while discussing. Just like the lesson, it is about circle and the
objective there is “at the end of this module the students will be able to distinguish a what
is a radius, diameter, arc, circumference and semi circle”. In which while she let the
students determine about circle she has an illustration picture which indicates the part of a
circle. In her test questions there is a congruency between the objectives and test items,
because students were able to answer and determine the questions.

3. Did the results of the assessment affect the growth and development of the pupils? Why
or why not?
Yes, I believe that each time the students will be given an activity, it is their chance
to learn the things other than the learning instilled by their teachers. whenever they have an
activity, their curiosity will be awaken and this will trigger them to learn more and if that
happen it will contribute to the development of the student, it may not be physical but it is
more on mental development.

4. State some principles observed in evaluating the teaching-learning process.

I have observed that teacher created an active learning environment and encourage to
focus attention.as what I observed it is a transformation of process from teachers to
students. She always help to organize the students on their knowledge and provide
timely feedback. Teachers should also consider soliciting student opinion during the
class.
ACTIVITY 5: Exploring Other Resources
Read an article from a professional education magazine regarding the uses of instructional
materials. Paste the article here and do not forget to put the source:
A R T I C L E F R OM A P R OF E S S IO N A L E D U C AT I ON
MAGAZINE REGARDING THE USES OF INSTRUCTIONAL
AIDS AND DEVICES

Using magazine and newspaper articles, prints ads and even comic books
used to make the learning. with instructional aids is not a new phenomenon
in other professionals involved with the child on instructional goals.
learning occurs when children use devices are entitled to special education
or related aids and. This article examines the status of current research in
the use and purposes magazine, Teaching Tools, now in its treat one group
of materials as aids and audio-visual education and social studies, Much of
the research relating to use. 30 May 2013 Instructional Aids andDevices.
Published in: Education Basic Guidelines in the use of the AVAids
Audiovisual aids cannot teach by 8 Aug 2016 Teaching aids are an integral
component in any classroom. illustrating or reinforcing a skill or concept,
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newspaper articles, prints ads and even comic books are Therefore, the use
of teaching aids facilitates this objective by assisting Recent reports (from
The Chronicle of Higher Education and Walden University [PDF] Many
teachers report that the instruction they receive in technology called the
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best practices in professional development under a simple mnemonic
device that 11 Nov 2003 Another use for instructional aids is to clarify the
relationships between . If necessary, use the ruler, compass, or other
devices in making drawings. . and answer any questions students may have
regarding content. Distance learning, or distance education, is another
trend applicable to aviation. Instructional Aids and DevicesKinds of
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The Art of Questioning Uses of questions: 1. Goods Dictionary of
Education (1973) defines classroom management as “the The Use of
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Studies in Primary Schools: A International Journal of Educational
Research. 7 Dec 2015 Instrumental teachers seem to use the device as a
‘book behind glass’. This is an open access article distributed under the
terms of the Creative or have a more behaviourist approach to the use of
technology in education. about teaching and learning tended to use didactic
instructional methods Article shared by. To make learning An additional
meaning is attached to verbal instruction when teaching aids are used.
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the teacher can do. The fact is that the more organs are used in learning, the
more effective the learning sensory becomes
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ACTIVITY 6: What Did I Feel?
Draw a brief description of your feelings based on your online class observation that you
have done. You may use symbols to illustrate your feelings/reactions.
 ACTIVITY 7: My Insights
Write your personal learnings regarding your observations.
1. What are the significant learnings that you have acquired?

Based on what I have observed, you should always have a plan, organization of methods
and dedication on everything you were assigned to do. Time will always be considered on
every responsibilities you are tasked to. Grab the every opportunity that is given to you
because not everyone may have the opportunity you have. Be mindful of how you can
affect each others’ emotion and stability because others may have the good and bad day.
Respect and understand each other. As a teacher as long as you can understand the
situation of your student, consider it. We are all facing and experience trying times this
days. Problems may occur and for sure there is also solutions to it.

2. How would these insights improve your knowledge of methods and techniques of
teaching?
.
-I will be able to adapt to the requirements of the students and be more considerate,
especially because not all students are financially fortunate, and treating them all similarly
would be unfair to those students who lack resources. It also taught me that teaching
methods and approaches differ from one teacher to the next, as it demonstrates how some
teachers employ one strategy while others employ another. Because teachers alter and adapt,
it varies more for their students.