FS 106 (Exploring the Curriculum): Episode 1: Thermometer Check

Name: Metze P. Delos Reyes

Course: BSE (General Science) Year and Section: IV/H7

Resource teacher: Jeremias M. Omelig

School: Iligan City East National High School

Your Target

At the end of this activity, I should be able to describe through my reflection of how the school promotes partnership and dialogue.

Your Map

Visit s school and study its mission, vision, and goals in relation to the school’s curriculum.
Observe the interaction between and among students, teachers, and other school personnel.
Write down my observation and discuss with my classmates and FS teacher.
Generate insights from my observation and discussion.
Reflect on my experiences.

My observation report on interaction

Student-to-Student Interaction Patterns:

- Interactions between students consume more time than their interaction to their teacher. They interact with their seatmates boys and girls by having different topics which made the classroom became noisy. But when the class started, their interaction with their seatmates lessens.

Student-to-Teacher Interaction Patterns:

-Interactions between students consume more time than their interaction to their teacher. They interact with their seatmates boys and girls by having different topics which made the classroom became noisy. But when the class started, their interaction with their seatmates lessens.

Teacher-to-Student Interaction Patterns:

-Teachers interact with their students by asking them if they have questions regarding the topic. Teachers also motivate students to participate in the class and ask for their opinions or ideas about the given topic. Teachers have good communication with their students.

Student-to-Non-Teaching Personnel Interaction Patterns:

-Students are showing some respect to non-teaching personnel as a means of interaction. They greeted them when they meet some elders and give some excuse when needed.

Teacher-to-Teacher Interaction Patterns:

-Teachers respect each other. For example, when one teacher has a class the other teacher will politely ask the teacher to come outside to avoid disturbances inside the classroom. When in their office, they exchange their ideas or giving information to one another as a means of interaction. Some of the teachers also ask for opinions on what really is the best choice for a certain situation.

My script

A scenario where any of the above interactions occur in the school. This is a script of their dialogue that bears the observer’s mind partnership is built on developing a climate of respect, harmony and cooperation.

Teacher-to-Students Interaction:

T: Before our proper discussion, will somebody lead the prayer first?

S:Ma'am I will lead the prayer.

T: Okay, please lead the prayer.

(After the prayer)

T: Good morning class! our topic for today's discussion is all about Soil but before that I want one representative in your class to share your learning about our previous discussion which is heat.

S: I want to volunteer ma'am.

T: Yes, please share your learning.

S: Heat is a form of energy which exists naturally. It easily changes into different forms of energy like light, electricity etc. Life on this earth depends on heat energy for survival. Heat energy unlike other forms can be felt by sense of touch.

T: Very Good! You may now seat down. So class as we continue to our proper discussion who among you here knows what soil is?
(Everybody raise their hands)

T: Okay Scarlette, what is your idea when you hear the word soil?

S: Soil ma'am is complex mixtures of minerals, water, air, organic matter, and countless organisms that are the decaying remains of once-living things. It forms at the surface of land – it is the “skin of the earth.”

T: Very good. Soil is capable of supporting plant life and is vital to life on earth. There are six types of soil Sandy, Silty, Clay, Loamy, Peaty and Chalky. Sandy soil is free draining, with the largest, but fine and hard particles. It has a gritty feel. It does not bind very well. It is poor in holding water and easily warms up in the spring season. Silty soil is finer, smoother in texture and hold water better than sandy soils. It also holds up nutrients and makes it better for crop cultivation. Silty soils are heavier than sandy soils, and almost midway between the properties of sandy and clay soils. Clay is believed to form in places where rock is in contact with water, air or steam. Example, sediments on sea or lake bottoms may become clay soils with time. Loamy is a mixture of sand, clay and silt particles and has the ability to retain water. It is high in calcium, aeration and ideal for most crops and vegetables. It is the soil all farmers dream of, as it is full of nutrients from decomposed organic material. It is soft and easy to cultivate. Peaty soil is acidic and as a result, does not support decomposition very well. It is dark in color, rich in organic material, although contains less nutrients than loamy soils. It retains water very well. Lastly, Chalky soils are alkaline with a pH of about 7.5. It is not acidic and often stony with chalk or limestone bedrock. It is free draining because of its coarse and stony nature. Not the best for crops to grow in as they lack manganese and iron.
(Time is nearly up)

T: Okay class since we don't have much time left I want you to bring the different types of soil next meeting and present it in front of the class. Good bye class!

S: Good bye ma'am. See you next meeting.

Your Analysis

Why is a classroom a miniature of a greater society?

-A classroom is a miniature of greater society because in the classroom like a greater society has different kind of students in terms of attitudes, opinions and interests. These individuals work together to achieve a common goal which is necessary for their success. And these students are considered as part of the community because of their own voice like their own opinion or point of view of a certain problem or issue. In the classroom, students learned many things because of their teachers, classmates and environment. They became responsible and independent to do things accordingly and to be aware on what to do in a real world situation in order to fit in the community.

What are found in the classrooms that are to similar to what can be observed in society?

-In the classroom we can find different types of people so as in the society. The similarities that are found in the classroom that can be observed in society are interactions of different kinds of people, styles and wants. Every individual have the right to express themselves and being responsible on something they have done.

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