T IO NS AN D INS SHARING REFLEC REFLECTION Complete the following statements.
Evaluating Learning Resources is ____________
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It is important to evaluate learning because ____
_____________________________________ REFLECTION Complete the following statements.
The purpose of evaluating learning resources is
_____________________________________ _____________________________________ Common Feedback Criteria Illustrations Presents same idea to the Pictures do not show content learners/users (Educational of the text Soundness) Illustrations need to be enhanced Prints Size of letters & fonts are easy to read Font styles (Rating for Print Sources) Font sizes Design and Layout Simple, attractive & pleasing to look at Margins (Rating for Print Sources) Contrast on backgrounds Accuracy The followingare used correctly and Grammar appropriately (terms & expressions, Spelling Use of appropriate terms & words symbols & notations, diagrammatic Sentence construction expressions) (Educational Soundness) Use of appropriate punctuation mark
Content Learning objectives are made explicit to the
Competencies to be learners/users. (Educational Soundness)
developed should be Target learners are clearly identified. specified in the (Educational Soundness) introduction/preface Assessment Material enhances development of Questions should align with the competencies higher cognitive skills (Rating for Print Questions should develop higher order Sources) thinking skills of pupils INSIGHTS. Things to remember in Evaluating LRs: 1.Content Suitable to the students level of development Contributes to the achievement of specific objectives Provides development for higher cognitive skills Free of ideological, cultural, religious, racial and gender biases Development of desirable values INSIGHTS.. 2. Format a.Prints Size of letters is appropriate to the intended users Spaces between letters & words Easy to read fonts Good quality printing INSIGHTS.. b. Illustrations Simple & recognizable Clarify & supplement the text Properly labeled or captioned Realistic/appropriate colors Attractive & appealing Culturally relevant INSIGHTS.. c. Design & layout Attractive & pleasing to look at Simple Adequate illustration related to text Harmonious blending of elements INSIGHTS.. d. Paper and Utilization
Paper used contributes easy
reading Durable to withstand frequent use INSIGHTS.. e. Size & Weight Easy to handle Relatively light INSIGHTS.. 3. Presentations and Organizations Engaging, interesting and understandable Logical and smooth flow of ideas Vocabulary level adapted to target users Length of sentences is suited to the comprehension level of target readers INSIGHTS.. 4. Accuracy Free factual & conceptual errors Free from grammatical errors IMPLICATIONS.. 1.Observe closely the types of learning resources used by the teachers in the classroom during instructional supervision 2.Provide technical assistance to teachers in the development and production of learning resources especially those that are used in the classroom instruction IMPLICATIONS.. 3. Orient teachers and school heads on the guidelines in the development and production of learning resources through School Learning Action Cell (SLAC) sessions for information and guidance 4. Establish School Learning Resource Management and Development Center (SLRMDC) and showcase these resources THANK YOU!