The document provides an evaluation of a 2nd grade Presidential Wax Museum activity at Trilogy Elementary School. Surveys of students and teachers found that most enjoyed the activity and learned about US Presidents, though some had difficulties creating costumes. The planning materials were well-organized and accessible. Suggestions include maintaining a backup of planning materials and addressing issues some had with costumes. Overall the evaluation found the activity to be a successful part of the curriculum.
The purpose of this study is to explain the benefits of integrating Sangiran Purba’s Human Site Museum and Project-based Learning in The-Earth Material in Science. Twenty-eight seventh grade Junior High School students in Karanganyar, Central Java follow this course in the second semester in the academic year of 2016/2017. The students work in teams to do the project based on their observation and analysis on the phenomena in Sangiran. The researchers use a mixed method research approach to analyze this research by using questionnaire and interview to obtain data on students’ responses to the course. The conclusions of our study are: 1) this course is successful in developing of research skills, teamwork and group discussions; 2) students are not accustomed to learn independently and to learn by using scientific approach; 3) students faces difficulties in making project report and in doing presentation. 4) Project-based-learning can be used as a media to help the students to know about local wisdom in their motherland.
This research aims to improve the speaking proficiency of 5th grade students at SD Negeri Mendungan 2 Yogyakarta by utilising dolanan bocah (traditional games) in the learning process. This classroom action research was conducted in two cycles. The subjects of this action research are the 5th grade students of SD Negeri Mendungan 2 Yogyakarta in the academic year 2015/2016. There were 30 students consisting of 16 female and 14 male students in the study. This study differs from previous research. This can be seen from the research action research that integrates dolanan bocah in learning Bahasa Indonesia. The implementation of dolanan bocah corresponds with a significant improvement in the students’ speaking proficiency. The improvement can be evidenced by the disparity of scores obtained in cycle I and II. In the first cycle, the average score was 71.9 with a classical completeness of 63.3%, while in cycle II, the average score increased to 82.4 with a classical completeness of 83.3%.
The purpose of this study is to explain the benefits of integrating Sangiran Purba’s Human Site Museum and Project-based Learning in The-Earth Material in Science. Twenty-eight seventh grade Junior High School students in Karanganyar, Central Java follow this course in the second semester in the academic year of 2016/2017. The students work in teams to do the project based on their observation and analysis on the phenomena in Sangiran. The researchers use a mixed method research approach to analyze this research by using questionnaire and interview to obtain data on students’ responses to the course. The conclusions of our study are: 1) this course is successful in developing of research skills, teamwork and group discussions; 2) students are not accustomed to learn independently and to learn by using scientific approach; 3) students faces difficulties in making project report and in doing presentation. 4) Project-based-learning can be used as a media to help the students to know about local wisdom in their motherland.
This research aims to improve the speaking proficiency of 5th grade students at SD Negeri Mendungan 2 Yogyakarta by utilising dolanan bocah (traditional games) in the learning process. This classroom action research was conducted in two cycles. The subjects of this action research are the 5th grade students of SD Negeri Mendungan 2 Yogyakarta in the academic year 2015/2016. There were 30 students consisting of 16 female and 14 male students in the study. This study differs from previous research. This can be seen from the research action research that integrates dolanan bocah in learning Bahasa Indonesia. The implementation of dolanan bocah corresponds with a significant improvement in the students’ speaking proficiency. The improvement can be evidenced by the disparity of scores obtained in cycle I and II. In the first cycle, the average score was 71.9 with a classical completeness of 63.3%, while in cycle II, the average score increased to 82.4 with a classical completeness of 83.3%.
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Modern Childhood Classroom
The Curriculum of the Modern Early Childhood Classroom
Lisa Bertie
ECE/311
Instructor Amanda Dixon
April 2, 2012
The Curriculum of the Modern Early Childhood Classroom
The age group that this curriculum is designed for is Kindergarten. The age range for kindergarten is five through seven.
There are many learning styles for example there are auditory leaners, visual learners, tactile learners, and those who learn best through reading the information. As teachers we must take this into account when developing a curriculum. It is important to begin teaching kindergarten age children the beginning skills of math, reading, science, music, and art. By making sure that the content is age appropriate and that the information is presented in a variety of ways so that students of different learning styles have the opportunity to absorb the information in the way that is easiest for them to learn. If we look at the different learning theories we will find one that makes the most sense to us as individuals for example I find the developmental theories of Jean Piaget to be very meaningful and will incorporate his theories into how I present information to the students.
I plan on including time for learning through play, circle time, and traditional teaching methods to communicate information and teach skills to the students. I think it is also important to make sure that the classroom is a safe learning environment. When dealing with a large group of individuals there are many different personalities in play and there can be conflict as a result. I feel it is important the make sure that the students understand that they do not have to like everyone in the class but they need to show each other respect.
My plan for a productive classroom environment includes making sure all learning styles are addressed and students have a safe interesting classroom.
References
Barnett, W. S. (2008). Growing and learning in preschool [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or10f-YcM8Q
First School. (n.d.). Music theme preschool activities and crafts. Retrieved from http://www.first-school.ws/THEME/music.htm
Ginsburg, H.P., Lee, J.S., Boyd, J.S. (2008). Mathematics Education for Young Children: What It Is and How to Promote It. Social Policy Report. Retrieved from http://www.srcd.org/documents/publications/spr/22-1_early_childhood_math.pdf
Thomas, A.M. (2011). Hands-on science with squishy circuits. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/annmarie_thomas_squishy_circuits.html
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Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
1. Identify elements of creativity in existing face-to-face and online learning curriculum.
2. Implement problem-based learning experiences with students that incorporate real-world
audiences.
3. Prepare an argument to integrate the nine elements of d ...
"ECOLOGICAL LEADERSHIP: ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF TEACHERS' ECO-FRIENDLY PRACTI...Rea Liza Mendoza
, this study will explore on the assessment of the current status of ecological structure of Managok National High School as the selected locale of the study
Relationship between Factors Affecting Learning Social Studies and Academic A...ijtsrd
ocial study as a subject becomes a priority area in education, a right attitude towards the subject is the greatest need of the hour. A favourable attitude towards any subject helps the students to learn the subject interestingly and they score good marks. Attitude is one of the important factor that correlates with academic achievement. Study involvement is positively related to student achievement. It is necessary to determine the study involvement among students to understand and guide them. One major factor that facilitates study involvement is the emotional balance the student possesses. The investigator is interested in finding out the learning difficulties faced by students of secondary level in Social study in relation to certain psychological factors such as self concept and locus of control and certain educational factors such as attitude towards learning Social study and study involvement. For the purpose, the investigator had deeply studied the common difficulties faced by secondary level students in Social study. R. Jasmine Prince Catherine | Dr. P. Vedamoney Reeta2 ""Relationship between Factors Affecting Learning Social Studies and Academic Achievement among Secondary School Students in Coimbatore District"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-4 , June 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd25132.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/25132/relationship-between-factors-affecting-learning-social-studies-and-academic-achievement-among-secondary-school-students-in-coimbatore-district/r-jasmine-prince-catherine
The Application of Explicit Type Learning Model to Improve Student Learning O...AI Publications
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2
Modern Childhood Classroom
The Curriculum of the Modern Early Childhood Classroom
Lisa Bertie
ECE/311
Instructor Amanda Dixon
April 2, 2012
The Curriculum of the Modern Early Childhood Classroom
The age group that this curriculum is designed for is Kindergarten. The age range for kindergarten is five through seven.
There are many learning styles for example there are auditory leaners, visual learners, tactile learners, and those who learn best through reading the information. As teachers we must take this into account when developing a curriculum. It is important to begin teaching kindergarten age children the beginning skills of math, reading, science, music, and art. By making sure that the content is age appropriate and that the information is presented in a variety of ways so that students of different learning styles have the opportunity to absorb the information in the way that is easiest for them to learn. If we look at the different learning theories we will find one that makes the most sense to us as individuals for example I find the developmental theories of Jean Piaget to be very meaningful and will incorporate his theories into how I present information to the students.
I plan on including time for learning through play, circle time, and traditional teaching methods to communicate information and teach skills to the students. I think it is also important to make sure that the classroom is a safe learning environment. When dealing with a large group of individuals there are many different personalities in play and there can be conflict as a result. I feel it is important the make sure that the students understand that they do not have to like everyone in the class but they need to show each other respect.
My plan for a productive classroom environment includes making sure all learning styles are addressed and students have a safe interesting classroom.
References
Barnett, W. S. (2008). Growing and learning in preschool [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or10f-YcM8Q
First School. (n.d.). Music theme preschool activities and crafts. Retrieved from http://www.first-school.ws/THEME/music.htm
Ginsburg, H.P., Lee, J.S., Boyd, J.S. (2008). Mathematics Education for Young Children: What It Is and How to Promote It. Social Policy Report. Retrieved from http://www.srcd.org/documents/publications/spr/22-1_early_childhood_math.pdf
Thomas, A.M. (2011). Hands-on science with squishy circuits. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/annmarie_thomas_squishy_circuits.html
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5Dynamic Curriculum and Instruction in the
21st Century
Ulrich Baumgarten/Getty Images
Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
1. Identify elements of creativity in existing face-to-face and online learning curriculum.
2. Implement problem-based learning experiences with students that incorporate real-world
audiences.
3. Prepare an argument to integrate the nine elements of d ...
"ECOLOGICAL LEADERSHIP: ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF TEACHERS' ECO-FRIENDLY PRACTI...Rea Liza Mendoza
, this study will explore on the assessment of the current status of ecological structure of Managok National High School as the selected locale of the study
Relationship between Factors Affecting Learning Social Studies and Academic A...ijtsrd
ocial study as a subject becomes a priority area in education, a right attitude towards the subject is the greatest need of the hour. A favourable attitude towards any subject helps the students to learn the subject interestingly and they score good marks. Attitude is one of the important factor that correlates with academic achievement. Study involvement is positively related to student achievement. It is necessary to determine the study involvement among students to understand and guide them. One major factor that facilitates study involvement is the emotional balance the student possesses. The investigator is interested in finding out the learning difficulties faced by students of secondary level in Social study in relation to certain psychological factors such as self concept and locus of control and certain educational factors such as attitude towards learning Social study and study involvement. For the purpose, the investigator had deeply studied the common difficulties faced by secondary level students in Social study. R. Jasmine Prince Catherine | Dr. P. Vedamoney Reeta2 ""Relationship between Factors Affecting Learning Social Studies and Academic Achievement among Secondary School Students in Coimbatore District"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-4 , June 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd25132.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/25132/relationship-between-factors-affecting-learning-social-studies-and-academic-achievement-among-secondary-school-students-in-coimbatore-district/r-jasmine-prince-catherine
The Application of Explicit Type Learning Model to Improve Student Learning O...AI Publications
This study aims to determine the difficulties by students learning Growth and Development of Living Things in Eighth Grade students of SMP Dharma Bakti Siborongborong. The highest score is 98 and the lowest score is 30. The classical percentage has not reached 85%,The first cycle has not reached classical completeness. To improve the implementation the first cycle of actions followed by the implementation the second cycle of actions. Cycle II in class VIIIB, test results for learning II obtained an average class of 80.5 with 41 students (87.24%) had reached the level of completeness while 6 more people (12.76%) had not reached the level of mastery learning. The highest score is 100 and the lowest is 30. By looking the classical percentage (87.24%), Stated to have achieved classical learning completeness. it can be concluded that the Explicit Type learning model can improve student learning outcomes.
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Evaluation
1. BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY
Evaluation of Activity
2nd Grade Presidential Wax Museum
Ed Tech 505
Erin C. Markus
8/1/2010
Thisreportwas createdby ErinMarkus, whois a Masters of Educational TechnologystudentatBoise
State University. The evaluationreportwillbe submittedtothe Principal of Trilogy ElementarySchool,
locatedinRedmond,WA.
2. Abstract
Trilogy ElementarySchool islocatedinthe foothillsabove Redmond,WA andisa part of the
Lake WashingtonSchool District.The school isa fine andperformingartsmagnetschool that
encompassesmanyacademicprogramsthatpromote the learningof the arts,includinginstrumental
and vocal music,drama,arts and crafts, andliterature. The school consistsof Kindergartenthrough
SixthGrade,eachgrade consistingof 3-4 classroomsof students. The total populationof the school is
485, withan average of 18 studentsperclass. The evaluationthathasbeencompleted hasbeen
requestedbythe Principal of Trilogy Elementary,CindyAtkinson. The activitythathasbeenevaluatedis
the 2nd
Grade PresidentialWax Museumlearningactivity. Thisactivityisapart of the Unitof Instruction
aboutthe Presidentsof the UnitedStates. The activityhasbeenusedforthe last3 yearsat the school.
The evaluationwascompletedutilizingdatacollectedfromthe 2nd
grade teachersand students,aswell
as a reviewof planningmaterials. A simple surveywasgiventothe studentstocomplete afterthe
activitywascompleted,aswell as amore complex surveyforthe teachersregardingthe planning,
procedures,materials,andassessmentsusedinthe activity. Testingoutcomeswere notincludedinthis
evaluation. Thisevaluationwasrequestedtoimprove the planningandimplementationprocessof the
activity. Aftersurveyswere collected,the resultsshow thatthe activitywasgreatlyenjoyedbyboth
teachersandstudents. The planningprocessof the activityappearstobe simple andwithminimal
materials,mostof whichare providedbythe students. The studentscomplete the activityontheir
own,but the teachersactivelyperform theirownobservationsof studentswhile completingassessment
procedures. Priortothe activitytakingplace,the materials,planningstrategies,procedural plans,and
assessmenttoolswere evaluatedforconsistency,easeof use,andfulfillmentof unitgoals. All materials
were presentedtothe evaluatorinabinderthatisusedby the 2nd
grade teamduringtheirplanning
process. The materialswere neatlyorganizedandeasytounderstand. Itisimportantthat all materials
be easilyaccessibleandusedinthe scenariothata substitute teachercouldmaintainthe flowof the
activityif needbe. Overall,all materialsandthe activitywere verywellorganized,unitgoalsare
obtainedbythe activity,andteachersandstudentsalike appearedtoenjoyandlearnfromthe activity.
3. Introduction
Program Description
The program beingevaluatedisthe PresidentialWax Museumactivitythatisusedbythe 2nd
grade at TrilogyElementarySchool inRedmond,WA,asa part of theirUnit of Instructiononthe
Presidentsof the UnitedStates. The activitypromoteslearningthe namesof the Presidents,aswellas
simple factsabouttheirlives. Because the school isanarts magnetschool,the activityalsoincludesa
dramatizationperformedbythe studentsonaPresidentassignedtothemearlyinthe unit. The
dramatizationisperformedasawax character comingto life totell a little aboutthemselvesandtheir
Presidency. Thisisthe culminatingactivityforthe unit. The primaryobjective of thisactivityistoteach
studentsthe names of the Presidents,aswell assimple factsabouttheirlives. The dramatizationwax
activitytiesin the publicspeakingandperforming artselementsthatthe school basesmanyof their
programson. The activitytakesplace inFebruaryeachyear,whichisthe monthof the PresidentsDay
Holiday.
Purpose of the Report
The evaluationof thisactivitywasrequestedbythe school’sPrincipal,CindyAtkinsonin
Septemberof 2009. The primarypurpose of thisformative evaluationistoassistMrs.Atkinsonin
determiningthe effectivenessof Presidential Wax Museumactivitybyexaminingthe material,
procedure,implementation,andassessmentusedinthisunit. The Principal isevaluatingthe activityto
ensure thatmaterialsare adequate,planningisstreamlinedandeasytofollow foranyone,including
substitute teachers,andassessmentsare appropriate forthe goalsof the unit.Anotheraspectthatwas
addressedduringthe evaluationisthatthe studentsandteachersenjoyedandlearnedfromthe activity.
The Principal intendsonthisactivitybeingapart of the curriculumformanyyearsto come.
Program Objectives
The objectivesof the activitywere createdtofollow the goalsof the Unitof Instruction. The
Presidential Wax Museumobjectivesare:
The studentwill become familiarwiththe namesof formerPresidentsof the United
States.
The studentwill researchsimple factsabouttheirassignedPresidentusingvarious
resources,suchas encyclopedias,books,andthe Internet.
The studentwill recite factsfromtheirownresearchabouta formerPresidentthatthey
are assignedbythe teacher.
The studentwill be expectedtomemorizetheirfactsand utilize theirformal speaking
voice duringthe presentationpart of the activity.
4. Program Components
The activitywascreatedas a funwayto learnthe namesof formerPresidentsof the United
States. The activityhelpsthe childpractice basicresearch skills,memorization,andformal speaking
skills. The preparationforthe activitywilltake place inthe child’sclassroom, the school library,andat
home. Rehearsalsandpresentationsforthe activitywill be conductedinthe maincommonsareaor
gymnasiumof the school,dependingonavailabilityandclasssizes. The classeswill prepare forthe
activityfor6 weeksduringtheirSocial Studiesblock. Theywill utilize the school libraryandcomputers
for researchduringthistime. Inthe daysprior to the activity,the classeswill rehearse theirwax
characters withotherstudentsandtheirteacher. On the day of the activity,the museum will be
performedbyone ortwo classesat a time,sootherclassescan tour the “Wax Museum”and viewother
students’presentations. Eachsessionwilllast1hour, duringwhichtime other2nd
grade classes,other
grades,and parentscan viewthe workof everystudent.
Evaluation Method
Participants
The participantsinvolvedinthe evaluationand activityinclude:
2nd
Grade classesandtheirteachers
CurriculumSpecialist
Both studentsandteachersfromthe 2nd
grade participatedinabrief surveyafterthe activity
was completed. The evaluationprocedures,aswell asthisreport,were completedbythe curriculum
specialist,who performedthe executionof evaluatingthe materials,planning,andimplementationof
the activitybyutilizingsurveysof teachersandstudents.
Procedures
The evaluationprocedure includesasurveythatwascompletedbythe 2nd
grade teachersand
students. The surveytool usedby the studentswasa simple response questionnaire including“smiley
or frowny”facesfor themtocircle as theirresponse tothe questions. The surveycompletedby
teacherswasmore in-depthandfocusedmore onthe materials,planning,andproceduresof the
activity. The surveyswere giventoteachersandstudentsafterthe activitywascomplete. The teachers
and studentsfilledoutthe surveysandreturnedthemtothe curriculumspecialistwithinone weekafter
the activitytookplace. Planningandassessmentmaterialswere giventothe evaluatorinabinderto be
reviewedandincludedinthe evaluationof the program. Thisinformationwasusedbythe 2nd
Grade
teamto planand implementthe activity.
Data Sources
The followingdatasourceswere usedduringthe evaluation:
1. Surveyscompletedbystudents andteachers (Qualitative).
2. PlanningandAssessmentmaterialsreview. Thisreviewwascompletedbythe evaluator
(Qualitative).
5. Results
The resultsof the evaluationwillbe showninthree datatables followedbyabrief descriptionof
the qualitative datarepresentedbythe table. The firstareathat was evaluatedwasthe planning
materialsbinderthatisusedbythe 2nd
grade teamduringtheirplanningandimplementationof the
activity. The final datacollectionstookplace byutilizingasimple surveyof the studentsthat
participatedinthe activityandanothersurveycompletedbythe 2nd
grade teachersafterthe activity
was completed.
Table 1: Reviewof PlanningMaterials
Evaluated Area: Yes No N/A Comments:
Were the materials organized into one
source viewable by all planners?
X The planning and assessment materials were
very organized and well maintained. My only
suggestion is to have a backup copy of the
binder in case the main book is lost or
damaged.
Are the materials easily accessible by all
users?
X The planning materials are kept in the 2nd
grade planning room where all teachers have
access to the materials at all times.
Do the materials include a detailed list of
activity and unit objectives, as well as a
summary of state standards for the area
of study?
X The materials did include detailed lists of
activity objectives, as well as a printout of the
state Social Studies standards for 2nd Grade.
Do the materials include all master
copies of printable materials to be used
by teachers?
X The binder appeared to contain all materials
that are used by teachers during the planning
and implementation of the activity.
Are assessment materials included in
the planning materials?
X The book does contain the assessment sheet
used by teachers during the activity.
Do the assessments utilize the objectives
of the activity and standards?
X The assessment materials are very thorough
and assess the objectives and standards for
the activity.
Can the materials be easily understood
and accessed by substitute teachers?
X The materials are accessible by anyone who
requires access. Directions are very clear and
outlined.
Does the Principal maintain a copy of the
planning materials?
X
6. Interpretationof Table 1 Data
Table 1 showsthe resultsof the materialsreview thatwas completedonthe planningand
implementationmaterialsusedbythe 2nd
grade teachersforthe Presidential Wax Museumactivity. The
planningmaterialsare maintainedinabinderthatisavailable toall planningteachers. The binderis
keptinthe 2nd
grade planningroomand isnot supposedtoleave the room, exceptforuse by
administrationortomake copiesinthe copy room. There are no backupcopiesof the bindercontents
and thissuggestionwasmade bythe evaluator. The assessmentmaterialsare includedinthe binder
and directlyassessthe objectivesof the activity. The assessmentof the activityisbasedonteacher
observationsof the studentsperformingtheirPresidentandthe factual datatheyuse in their
presentation. The planningmaterialsdoinclude step-by-stepdetailsof the planningprocessandall
materialsused. Thisinformationcanbe easilyinterpretedbysubstituteteachersandothersthatneed
to viewthem.
Table 2: Qualitative StudentSurvey
# Survey Question
1 Did you learn the names of the formerPresidents? 51 4
2 Did you learn a lot about your assignedPresident? 49 6
3 Did you learn a lot about other Presidents? 48 8
4 Was the Wax Museumactivity fun? 52 3
5 Did you have fun watching othersperform their Presidents? 45 10
6 Did your teachers helpyour learn about the Presidents? 49 6
7 Was it easyto make your costume? 42 13
8 Do you think 2nd
Graders nextyear will have fun doingthis activity? 50 5
Total number of surveyscompleted:55
Interpretationof Table 2 Data
Table 2 showsthe resultsof a simple surveythatwascompletedbythe 2nd
grade studentsafter
the activitywascompleted. The survey questions are designed to assess student attitude about the
activity and preparation. The surveywasonly8 questionstokeepitsimple. Lookingatthe data, the
studentsrespondedpositivelyandenjoyedthe program. The onlyareathat containeda few negative
responseswasaboutmakingcostumes. 24% of the children eitherdidnotenjoymakingcostumes,or
they may have hada difficulttime findingmaterialsnecessary. The otherareathat had some
unsatisfactoryresultswasaboutwatchingotherstudentsperforming. Thisisnotan atypical resultfor
thisage,because theywouldmuchratherbe performingthanwatchingothers.
7. Table 3: Qualitative TeacherSurvey
# Question Agree Neutral Disagree N/A
1 The planningmaterialswere easilyaccessible toall 2nd
grade teachersat all times.
4
2 Planningmaterialswere easytofollow andunderstand. 4
3 The materials couldbe easilyunderstoodandusedbya
substitute teacher.
3 1
4 Activityobjectiveswere clearlywrittenandinalignment
withstate standards.
4
5 Regularplanningmeetingswerebeneficialtothe
planningprocess.
3 1
6 Each teacherwas assignedspecifictasksforthe final
activity(arrange set-up,sendinvitations, etc.)
4
7 Your studentsdidnothave problemsfindingcostume
materialsorprops.
2 2
8 Each teacherparticipatedfullyanddidtheirpartinthe
planningprocess.
3 1
9 Your students founditeasytofind informationabout
theirPresident.
3 1
10 All materialsnecessaryforstudentresearchwas
available eitherinthe classroomorlibrary.
4
11 Administrationwassupportive of the activityand
planningprocesses.
3 1
12 The school suppliedall materialsrequiredforthe
activity,besidescostumes(AV,chairs,stage,etc.)
4
13 The assessmentof the activitywasappropriate forthe
objectives.
2 1 1
14 The assessmentmaterialswere easytounderstandand
implementduringthe activity.
4
15 Studentsappearedtobe enjoyingthe activity. 4
Interpretationof Table 3 Data
Table 3 data showsthe responsesgivenduringasurveyof the four2nd
grade teachersafterthe
activitywascomplete. Overall,the responseswerepositive. Duringthe survey,the planningprocess,
materials,and assessmentwere addressed. One areathat showedsome negative responseswasabout
studentcostumes. The activityrequiresstudentstoweara costume thatrepresentstheirPresident. It
appearsthat some studentshaddifficultywiththis. Factorscouldinclude cost,availability,creativity,or
non-interest. Further investigation and research may be necessary to identify the improvements that can
be made. One area that was splitonthe responseswasthe assessmentappropriateness. Twoof the
teachersdidnotfeel the assessment materialswere appropriateforthe activity,sothiswill needtobe
addressedwith attentiontothe detailsof the assessmentandobjectives.
8. Discussion
The purpose of thisevaluationistodetermine if the 2nd
grade program, Presidential Wax
Museum,has a beneficial role inthe curriculumand if itneedstobe improvedinanywayfor future use.
The evaluationrevealedthatthe programdoesappeartobe a successful activityandthe studentsreally
enjoythe activity. Thisprogramhas beeninplace formanyyearsand the school intendsforitto be a
part of the 2nd
grade curriculumformanyyears to come. Duringthisevaluation,threespecificareas
were focusedon:Materials,Planning,andAssessment.
The planningmaterialsare maintainedinabinderinthe 2nd grade planningroomand are
accessible toall teachersforuse. According tothe surveyresultssubmittedbythe teachers,the
materialswere of beneficial use tothemandwere easilyaccessiblefortheiruse,aswell asuse bya
substitute teacher,if necessary. The resultsshowedthatthe teachersdidfeelthe planningmaterials
were appropriate forthe successful planningof the activity. The teachershave meetingsthroughout the
planningprocessandtheyeachhad theirspecificrolesassignedtothemforthe activityday,such as
arrangementof set-up,audio-visual arrangements,sendinginvitations,etc. The surveyfeedbackwas
definitelypositive forthe topicof planningandmaterials. Duringthe evaluation,the planningmaterials
binderitself wasalsoanalyzedbythe evaluator. The materialswereplacedinanicelyorganizedbinder
that includedall materialsnecessaryforthe planningandimplementationof the activity. The resultsof
thisreviewof materialswere positive withminimal changesrecommended.
Duringthe evaluation,the studentscompletedasimple surveyabouttheirfeelingsaboutthe
activity. The surveythatwas completedbystudentsincludedsimple questionsandanswersthatwere
shownbythemcirclingeitherasmileyface ora frownyface astheirresponse. The responsesfromthe
childrenwere positiveandtheyappearedtoenjoythe activityandlearnedfromit. One areathatthe
studentresponseshadsome negative feedbackwasaboutcostumes. Almost24% of the studentsstated
that theywere nothappywithputtingcostumestogether. Many studentsseemedtohave difficulty
findingorcreatingcostumesforthe activityandthiswas evidentbythese responses.
Afterreviewingthe surveysandmaterialsreview,onlyminorweaknesseswere discovered with
the activity. The area that had the largestamountof negative responseswascostuming. Forthe
activity,studentsare tocome up withcostumesthatrepresenttheirPresident. Because 24% of the
studentsand50% of the teachersurveysshoweddissatisfactionwithcostumemaking,thisareawill
needtobe addressed. A possiblesuggestionforthe future of thistaskwouldbe to maintaina“bank” of
clothesandpropsthat couldbe usedbystudentsthatare havingdifficultycreatingtheirowncostumes.
These itemscanbe obtainedbydonationfrompreviousyearsordiscovered atthriftshopsorgarage
sales. The otherarea of concern wasin the assessment.
Conclusion
The “PresidentialWax Museum”activityof the 2nd
Grade at TrilogyElementaryisavery
successful activitythatisgreatlyanticipatedbyall studentseachyear. The materialsevaluatedandthe
surveyscompletedall provideapositive outlookforthisactivity. Itisobviousthatthe teachershave
workedveryhardto create thiswonderful activity. Withonlyminoradjustmentstothe materialsand
processes thatwere suggestedinthisevaluation,thisactivitywillundoubtedlycontinue foryearsto
come.
9. Project Cost
Evaluator Salary:
Erin Markus: 3 days x $250/day (on-site) $750.00
Erin Markus: 1 day x $200/day (office day) $200.00
Travel and per Diem:
3 daysx 15-milesR/Tmileage charge $30.00
3 daysx $20 per Diem $60.00
Miscellaneous
Copiesandprintfees $45.00
Pre-paidpostage $15.00
Total Cost: $1100.00