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An Observation Guide for BOARD DISPLAYS

Read the following statement carefully before you observe:

1. Go around the school and examine the board displays. How many board displays do you see?

2. Where are the display boards found? Are they in places where target viewers can see them?

3. What are the displays about? What images and colors do you see? How are the pieces of information arranged?

4. What materials were used in making the displays? Are borders used?5. Do you notice some errors? (misspelled words, grammar

inconsistencies and the like)6. Are the messages clear and easily understood?7. You may choose to take a photo of the display board (if allowed)

OBSERVATION REPORT

Name of the School Observed – Siena College of TaytayLocation of the School – E. Rodriguez Ave., Brgy. San Isidro, Taytay, RizalDate of Visit – August 4, 2011_____________________________________________________________________

As I have observed three (3) bulletin boards, I have found that they are in unnoticeable areas. The bulletin boards I observed were of the IHM department, the BSBA department, and the BSE department of Siena College.

The displays were all about events, upcoming and past ones. Some posts were trivia about the subject or course major, information about the seminars taken and to be taken. Also, the officers of the department councils and the announcements or poll questions.

The pieces were arranged according to its chronological order. From the most important to the least. There were various materials used. Some were recycled and some were new, like styro foams, colored papers, images and cut-out words. There were no borders used. I have not noticed any errors with the posts, because there were not much written narratives, just plain reminders, announcements and trivia. The messages were clear and easy to understand.

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From among the board displays that you saw, pick the one that you got most interested in. Evaluate it using the evaluation form below.

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O4 Comments

Effective Communication Conveys the message quickly and clearlyAttractivenessColors and arrangement catches and holds interestBalanceObjects are arranged so stability is perceived

UnityRepeated shapes or colors or use of borders holds display togetherInteractivityThe style and approach entice learners to be involvedLegibilityLetters and illustrations can be seen from a good distanceCorrectnessFree from grammar errors, misspelled words, ambiguityDurabilityWell-constructed, items are securely attached

__________________Based on the Guidelines for Designing Instructional Materials,In Instructional Technology for Teaching and Learning, NewbyEt.al, 1996.

An Evaluation Report of a Bulletin Board

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(Option 2)

Bulletin Board Evaluated by: Arce, Carla Margarita C.Location: Hallway, in between St. Catherine Bldg. and St. Thomas Bldg.Brief Description of the Bulletin Board: The bulletin board of the Education department is rich with its design. The colors were not monotonous and the written information and other announcements were clear and easy to read.

EVALUATIONStrengths Weaknesses

Observations:

The design (owl character), the colors used and the balance of figures.

Because of its enormous owl figure, the texts written around are no longer motivating to be read.

Judgments/Evaluation of educational content and other aspects.

The trivia posted were good and informative.Announcements were easily seen or read.

However, the trivia were old and long known by the students.

Recommendation or Suggestions for Improvement:

The content of the bulletin must improve. Focus with one thing only and not put so much stuffs on the board. The design was surely spot on. The texts must be larger in size and motivating.

Signature of Evaluator over Printed Name: Carla Margarita C. Arce

Your Analysis

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1. Did the board display design reflect the likes/interests of its target audience? Why? Why not?

No, it did not. It just attracted kids who pass by or other college students because the drawing of the owl figure is big enough to catch anyone’s attention.

2. Was the language used clear and simple for the target audience to understand? Why? Why not?

The language used – English, is clear and easy to understand for the readers.

3. What do you think was the purpose of the board display? Was it effective? Why? Why not?

The purpose of the bulletin was to inform students of the department and other departments as well of the current events held and what is their course all about.

4. What suggestions can you make?

I suggest, that they make their drawings smaller and their texts bigger.

Based on your suggestions, propose an enhanced version of the display board. Use the form below.

My Proposed Board Display

Theme: Calendar of Activities for the Semester

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Board Title: Calendar of ActivitiesRationale (Purpose):

To inform students upcoming activities of not only the education department, but the entire college department as well.

Objectives: To inform students of upcoming events to be ready if needed.

Best features of my proposed bulletin enhancement:

The sizes of the texts are equal to the images or figures.

Content Resources (Name each needed resource and give each a brief description)

Calendar of Activities of the College Department – from the Dean’s Office

Proposed and Confirmed Activities for the Department for the whole semester – from the Education Department Council

Materials for aesthetic enhancement:

Cork board or styro foam Colored Paper Coloring Materials Cutting and pasting materials Cut-out images and texts.

(Optional Activity) Based on your suggestions, make your own board display lay-out. You may present your output through any of these:

A hand-made drawing or layout An electronic (computer) drawing/illustration or layout A collage

My Board Display Lay-out

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Your Reflections

1. Name at least 5 skills that a teacher should have to be able to come up with effective board displays. Elaborate on why each skill is needed.

Artistic and Creativity skills to be able to come up with the most attractive and effective board display

2. Which of the skills do you already have? Recall your past experiences in making board displays. How do you practice these skills?

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I am confident that I have both of the skills mentioned above. I have designed the Education Department’s bulletin last semester and contributed my idea to the current bulletin board of the College Student Council.

3. Which skills do you still need to develop? Reflect on how you can improve on or acquire these skills?

Perhaps, enhance my creativity skills and drawing skills. I was never good in drawing, that is why