special f.s. observation

This is a four-part F.S. Observation...


February 12, 2010 (Friday)
We went to Bldg. 1 to observe for the second time. Ms. Aguaviva was the intern to be observe.
Her subject was Science- V with grade V-Sped. She started
her lesson with a review. Her lesson for that day was about the temperature of the stars and how it affects their colors. The students were very enthusiastic about the said activity. They were very eager to participate. At the end of her lesson, the students were able to determine the connection of the stars' temperature and their colors.
With regards to the technology that Ms. Aguaviva used, I can say that she managed to utilized it wiht expertise. Some of the materials that she used were flashlights, boxes with holes representing the stars and its colors and others. She let the students manipulate the models and there was an interaction among the students.
Ms. Aguaviva's role was a facilitator to the activity. She let the students explore the entire activity, though she has her own time to speak and explain some things.
The experience of watching a usual classroom activity was very exciting and knowledgeable.
Some teachers taught us the two kinds of observation namely: STAR and CROSS Observation.
Mrs. Hutamares also taught us about the approach Ms. Aguaviva used. The 4a's approach stands for:
A-ctivity. This is where the teacher will give an activity to the students as a sort of motivation.
A-bstraction. In this part, the teacher will give some meanings or construct some ideas regarding their topic.
A-nalysis. This is the part where the teacher will separate ideas from another in order to have a concrete idea. The cause and effect will also be determine.
A-pplication. Lastly, this is the part where the teacher will let the students apply what they have learned.

February 16,2010 (Friday)
The principal was busy that day that's why some teachers accompanied us. We observed first the Grade II- Sped. Their adviser was not around and they were an activity. I have noticed that the students were very disciplined. They were very quiet in doing the activity and they were very focus. They don't get easily destructed with the noise and disturbances of some of their classmates. After that we went to the class of Ms. Reyes and Mr. Milliare. Both of them were very good in terms of teaching. Though Ms. Reyes had some flaws but, nonetheless, her teaching was very satisfactory. Mr. Milliare, on the other hand, has his own way of making the students be at ease with him. We have seen the he is in good terms with his pupils. He also had a lot of motivations that made the learners interested on what he was teaching.
After that, we had an evaluation with the principal. We had some fruitful conversation with her for almost an hour.
Another accomplishment was done. Thanks!

February 26, 2010 (Friday)
We don't have an observation, instead, we spent the whole day cleaning the coverd court in the Gabaldon. I think this will be our group project in the school. Since the school is complete with equipment, this is our way of thanking the whole LWES Administration for their warm welcome to us and for giving us the privilege to observe in their prestigious school. What we had was a sort of replanting.
At the end of the day, we successfully done the general cleaning. There was a big difference in the covered court. The place became lighter and wider, and the plants were arranged according to the type of the plants.
It was a JOB WELL DONE and I think the Second Year Group deserves a TAP ON THE BACK.
Thank you for your cooperation BEED II-A, II-B and II-C

March 1, 2010 (Monday)
This was our General Observation Day because it was also the General Demonstration Day of the interns. We first observed Ms. Aileen Montero. She was very prepared in terms of her visual aids, but sad to say, there were lots of flaws in her demo. She forgot some things in her lesson plan like the motivating questions and she sometimes forgot to SMILE.
Next was Mrs. Conchita Dotado. She has a very modulated voice and a cheerful face. No wonder her students love her! She managed to motivate her students and there were no flaws at all!
JOB WELL DONE for them.
In general, the interns did their very best.
We, us observers, got many tips on how to conduct a demo. Hopefully, we can use it when the time comes that we will be on their shoes!!
Thanks!
God Bless You Dear Reader!!