Learning Episode 11.1

LEARNING EPISODE 11
ACTIVITY 11.1 VISITING THE LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER
To realize the Intended Learning Outcomes, work through these steps:
1. Visit a school’s Learning Resource Center. Look around and see what resources and
facilities are available inside.
2. Ask the Learning Resource Center in-charge about how some equipment or facilities are used.
3. Make an inventory of its available resources and classify them according to their
characteristics and functions.

A. OBSERVE
As you visit and observe the Learning Resource Center, use the observation guide provided.Ask
the assistance of the Center staff courteously.

An Observation Guide for a
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER

Read the following statements carefully before you observe.
1. Go around the Learning Resource Center.

2. Find out what learning resources are present.
3. Examine and describe how the materials are arranged and how they are classified. Are
they free from dust and moisture? Are they arranged for easy access?
4. Read the guidelines/procedures for borrowing of materials. Are these
guidelines/procedures posted are available for the users to refer to?
5. Familiarize yourself with the guidelines and procedures. Take photos of the center (if
allowed).

After you are through with your observation, classify the resources available that you believe
are most useful. Use the activity form provided for you.
Name of the Center observed: La Paz National High School

Date of Observation: November 13, 2021
Name of Observer: Bon Ivan Firmeza
Course/Year/School: BSED Major In Social Studies University of San Augustine
Available Learning Characteristics and Unique Teaching Approaches where
Resources Capabilities the Resource
is Most Useful
1. Print Resources
 Books  Widens the vocabulary  Lecture: English

 Dictionaries bank of the students. textbooks for Thai are
 Reading skill is behind compared to
improved. English textbooks for
 These are also good Filipinos. It is
source of information important to determine
for teachers on what the pace of the learners.
lessons to prepare.
2. Audio Resources
 Microphones  Due to big class size,  Lecture: These

 Speakers these audio resources resources are especially
help capture the helpful to add volume
attention of the students. when music is being
used (or even during
lectures).
3. Non-Electronic Visual

Resources
 These traditional  These resources are
 Pictures materials are basic very useful when both
 Whiteboard resources available on direct and indirect
 Blackboard most government approaches of
 Chalk schools in Thailand. instruction are being
 Whiteboard Pens Since these are the ones used by the teacher.
that are easily attainable,
these serve as constant
partners for teachers
during instruction.
4. ICT Resources
 Computer  A lot of information and  These resources are

 Internet (WiFi) teaching resources are flexible in a way that
 Smart TV available online for both they can be used in
the teachers and students different teaching
to use. methods and approach
ICT Competency Standards for Teachers (CHED Teacher Education Programs (2017):

B. ANALYZE

Are the learning resources/materials arranged properly according to their functions and
characteristics?
The Learning Resource Center of La Paz National High School is just enough
considering that the population of the school is about 8,000 Junior High School. Moreover, it
also serves as an extension English classroom. With regards to the available resources, I believe
that they are appropriate and suitable for grade school students.
Do the guidelines and procedures facilitate easy access to the materials by the teachers?
Why? Why not?
With regards to the use of the resources especially the microphones, speakers, and
projectors, these things are properly monitored. There is a borrower’s slip where the teachers
who want to borrow the material sign up, indicating the date they will return the material. This is
especially important to prevent loss of these learning materials.
What are the strengths of this Learning Resource Center?
Through the efforts of the teachers, the main strength of the learning resource center is its
attractiveness to the students. A lot of pictures are posted on the walls, which by themselves;
serve as learning materials to the students. The ICT resources are properly maintained as well.
What are its weaknesses?
The main weakness is its small physical size because I believe that in the future more students
will be enrolled in the school. The growing number of students makes it difficult for them to fit
in the learning resource center. Moreover, it also serves as an extension English classroom,
which makes it even smaller.
C. REFLECT

Which of the materials in the Learning Resource Center caught your interest the most?
Why?
The Smart TV is newly installed in the learning resource center. The screen is big enough
for the students, and it can be connected to the computer. I believe that they are very convenient
for the teachers. Creation of visual aids can be minimized since supplementary clips are available
online.
Which gadgets/materials are you already confident to use/operate?
Except for the Smart TV, I believe that I am already confident in using all other learning
materials available in the learning resource center. I usually bring my laptop for my kindergarten
classes when I introduce them new songs or dances to supplement my topic.
Which ones do you feel you need to learn more about?
I believe that Smart TV is an emerging trend in technology and education. The

learning environment can become interactive in a way that students are encouraged to
participate in classroom discussions. It attracts the attention of the students making both
teaching and learning effective.

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LEARNING EPISODE 11

ACTIVITY 11.1 VISITING THE LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER

To realize the Intended Learning Outcomes, work through these steps:

1. Go around the Learning Resource Center.

Name of the Center observed: La Paz National High School

 Books  Widens the vocabulary  Lecture: English

2. Audio Resources

 Microphones  Due to big class size,  Lecture: These

3. Non-Electronic Visual

4. ICT Resources

 Computer  A lot of information and  These resources are

What are the strengths of this Learning Resource Center?

What are its weaknesses?

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

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

I believe that Smart TV is an emerging trend in technology and education. The

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