FS 3

Technology in the
Learning Environment

FIELD STUDY
Episode 2

BULLETIN BOARD DISPLAYS

Name of FS Student: Beverly N. Abulac
Course:

BSED

Year & Section: Mathematics 3-1

Resource Teacher: Mrs. Titchel A. Chua

Signature____________________
Cooperating School: Malinta National High School

Your Target
At the end of this activity, you will be competent in appraising the
effectiveness of display boards as learning resources.

Your Map
Display boards, or what we more commonly refer to as bulletin board, is
one of the most readily available and versatile learning resources.
To reach your target, follow these steps:

Step 3: Propose enhancements to

make the display more effective.
Step 2: Pick one and evaluate the
display.
Step 1: Look around a school for bulletin
board displays.

An Observation Guide for the BULLETIN BOARD DISPLAYS

Read the following statements carefully before you observe.
1. Go around the school and examine the board displays. How many board
displays do you see?0
2. Where is 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)

Name of the School Observed: Malinta National High School (Annex)

School Address: A. Pablo St. Bgry. Malinta, Valenzuela City
Date of Visit: February 05, 2016
It was . It was Friday, when I visited the school, after I observed inside the room of grade

nine students, as I walk around to look for some bulletin boards to observe and criticize
upon. I see a bulletin board display along the stairs of the building, it was all about giving
some information about the schools upcoming event for the month of February. It was
good for us, because it maintains the awareness of students. From then, I started
scrutinizing the display. It was indeed attractive and appealing. I observed every detail of
the work that will eventually be part of this field study report

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

BOARD DISPLAYS EVALUATION FORM

Topic of the Board Display: Giving some information about the schools
upcoming event.
Location of the Board Display in School: 2nd flr. of the building, in front of the
stairs.
Check the column that indicates your rating. Write comments to back p
your ratings.
4- Outstanding
2- Satisfactory
Criteria
Effective
Communicatio
n
Conveys the
message
quickly and
clearly
Attractiveness
Colors and
arrangement
catches and
hold interest.

Balance
Objects are
arranged so
stability is
perceived

3-Very Satisfactory
1- Needs Improvement
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Comments
The message
has been
clearly
conveyed
through the
use of
graphics
letters.
It is attractive
in general
since the
colors go with
each other
very well.
They were
harmoniously
selected.
The pictures
and some of
the objects
included in
the board
display were

Unity
Repeated
shapes or
colors or use of
borders holds
display
together.

Interactivity
The style and
approach
entice learners
to be involved.

Legibility
Letters and
illustrations
can be seen
from a good
distance.

Correctness
Free from
grammar

not arranged
well
according to
its size
through it is
still be
acceptable.
The objects
included on
the bulletin
board were
relevant and
connected to
each other. It
emphasized
a sense of
unity.
Though the
display was
covered with
a plastic, it is
still entices
learners to go
near and take
a glance on
the contents
of the board.
The letters
and pictures
were big
enough to be
seen from a
distance.
Most of it was
attractive.
The text
included in
the display

errors,
misspelled
words,
ambiguity.

were
grammatically
correct and
well
constructed.

Durability
Wellconstructed,
items are
securely
attached

The display
was made of
light
materials, the
object was
attached
securely to
each other
An Evaluation Report of a Bulletin Board
(option 2)

Bulletin Board Evaluated by: Beverly N. Abulac

L o c a t i o n : M a l i n t a N a t i o n a l H i g h S c h o o l
B r i e f D e s c r i p t i o n o f t h e B u l l e t i n B o a r d :

It portrays different concepts and Important announcement for the different

upcoming event of the school.

Evaluation
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t r e n g t h s W e a k n e s s e
Observations:
The board display in
T h e o b j e c t s w e r e n t
distributed well.
general s
is Appealing and attractive.
The graphics use
were very relevant to the

title and topic as well.

Judgements/Evaluation
The contents
were very relevant
of educational
to the topic.
content and other

I t
d o e s n t
a unique style or
approach.

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aspects:

Recommendations or Suggestions for improvement:

Based on the evaluation above, there

Were just few things that
Need to be improved. These
are the following:
Style and approach
Arrangement and set
up of contents.

Signature of Evaluator over Printed Name:

Your Analysis
Did the board display design reflect the likes/interests of its
target audience? Why? or Why not
Maybe, yes! Because its all about awareness, students may engage
on the upcoming event, the students will be given an opportunity to showcase
their talent. And also, based on my observation people used get enticed with
things concerning and related to students interest.
Was the language used clear and simple for the target audience
to understand? Why? or Why not?

In general, yes. The language being used is clear and simple. It does
not contain any catchy phrases or words with vague meanings. Aside from that,
since graphic images were used to support the contents, viewers will be able to
understand it more clearly and well.

What do you think was the purpose of the board display? Was it
effective? Why? or Why not?
To give information, and to be aware. The board display succeeded
in conveying the important points of the message. It made me pause for a
moment and found myself reflecting about my own interest.
What suggestions can you make?
Just the same, with the recommendation I stated above, the
designers of the board display should take into consideration. The style and
approach as well as the arrangement and set up of the contents of the board
display they will be making.
Based on your suggestions, purposed an enhanced version of the
display board. Use the form below.
My Purposed Board Display
Theme: General awareness for the incoming Fire Prevention
Month
Name of the School Observed: Malinta National High
School
School Address: A. Pablo St. Bgry. Malinta, Valenzuela City Date of Visit: Febtuary 05, 2016
Year Level: Grade nine
Subject Area: Mathematics
B o a r d T i t l e : F i r e P r e v e n t i o n

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To provide a clear view about the incoming Fire Prevention Month.

To provide a relevant and updated pieces of information about the Fire
Prevention Month.

Best features of my purposed bulletin enhancement:

The best feature so far that I might consider is the inclusion updates
corner.
this will enhance the effectiveness of the board display since it will
convey
the latest information relevant to the topic that is being presented.
Content Resources (Name each needed resource and give each a brief description)
Book- this is the most widely used resource in doing research and
gathering
of information.
Internet denoted as the Information Highway. It is considered to
be one
of the best resources for researches and studies.
M a t e r i a l s f o r a e s t h e t i c a s s e s s m e n t :

Colored boards and papers

Scrapbooking materials
Printed pictures and images
Glittered glue

Based on your suggestions, make your own board display la-out. You
may present your output through any of these:
A hand-made drawing or lay-out
An electronic (computer) drawing/illustration or la-out
A collage

My Board Display Lay-out

Be Alert! Its Fire Prevention Month

CONTENTS
UPDATES CORNER

trivia

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.
Communication skill- the teacher should have this skill for him/her
to convey the important points of the display.
Analytic skill- it is very important especially when creating a board
display that is set to impart a message to viewers. Before it ismade,
deliberate planning and organizing is needed to assure that the
objectives in setting up the display are met.
Computer skill- the teacher should have the skill for him/ her to be
more updated with the latest topics relevant to what he/she is
making.

 Artistic skill- the teacher must possess this skill for him/her to
create stunning and aesthetic piece of art which will entice every
viewers attentions.
2. Which of the skills do you already have? Recall your past
experiences in making board displays. How do you practice these
skills?
The Artistic skill. When I was on high school, my teacher asks me
to design and make a bulletin board display based on the themes that are
being given by him. It gave me the challenge to think about a certain
concept and style relevant to the topic. In addition, I used to create
different attractive design to catch the attention of the viewers.
3. Which skills do you still need to develop? Reflect on how you can
improve on or acquire these skills.
For me, I still have to continue developing and improving some skills that I
have already. Learning is a continuous process. As long as I live, I am still
willing to know and learn more about the things around me. If theres any
opportunity that might come along the way, I will take and grab it the same
as I did before.