Pedagogical Contents

Teaching Methods of The Teacher that I Observed

From my observations, I can conclude that the teacher uses learners-centred teaching methods. Here she becomes a resource rather than the authority. The teacher explains materials and then encourage students to think and understand it more by asking almost every students in the class. The questions are also related to real life situation, so it is really meaningful learning activities. She is also very good in coaching students to speak English well. During the lesson, she can make students laugh but at the same time she also can make students silent if they are too noisy or speak dialect.

Their Learning Materials and Innovation

Most teachers use the books which are provided by the school as the learning materials. The books are based on K to 12 curriculum. For the innovation, some teachers try to find materials from other books so that the students can learn more. They sometimes will use LCD Projector to present the video, power point slide, pictures, etc. that can make the learning activities more interesting. However because there is only one projector, teachers usually prepare the materials on manila paper as the visual aid. It is better, instead of writing everything on the board which will take much times.

Sources of Learning and Technology Used by The Teachers

The teachers in NIPSC Laboratory high school use K to 12 book as the main source of learning. To attract the students’ attention, they also use technology such as projector, speaker, internet, etc. The school also provides the comment and suggestion box for the teachers. Students will write their perspective about the teachers there as the evaluation for the better improvement. This means that the teacher will also learn from the students about how to be a better teacher in the next days.

Authentic Assessment Used by The Teachers

Authentic assessment is the measurement of "intellectual accomplishments that are worthwhile, significant, and meaningful," as contrasted to multiple choice standardized tests. Based on my observation, the teachers use performance of the skills, oral participation, simulation, and role play as the authentic assessments.