SAMPLE Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) in Physics

Here are some LINKS to my post about Strategic Intervention Materials:

SIM 101: The Basic of Developing Strategic Intervention Materials for Classroom Use [Discussion about the basic details of SIM]

SIM 101: Guide in Reviewing Intervention Materials [Discussion about the CRITERIA for developing SIM]

Strategic Intervention Materials (SIM): A Closer Look [Some important pointers to remember for SIMs intended for competition]

SIM 101: The Basics of Developing Strategic Intervention Materials for Classroom Use

by: J. Policarpio

          Due to a considerable number of hits about my post, "Strategic Intervention Materials (SIM): A Closer Look" which tackled some of the pointers mentioned by the judges during the time we joined the Regional Competition and to some e-mails inquiring on how to develop SIM for classroom and also for competition... let's try to discuss a little about the basic of developing a SIM.

What is a SIM?

Is SIM just another name for a Module? If not, what's the difference?

Do I need SIM in my class? Based on the definition above, definitely yes! So, let's try doing our own. What are the basic parts of a SIM?

Let's start with the Guide Card.

Next is the Activity Card,

Since the Activity Card is the heart of the SIM, what are some pointers that we have to consider in formulating Activities for Activity Card?

Now, to test whether our Activities are effective in teaching the concept, the next part which is the Assessment Card is also equally important.

The next part is the Reference Card,

We must also provide some enrichment activities that may extend the learning-process,

So here's the key points;

So, what will be my topic?

To sum it up, here are some important points that we should always consider.

Now, consider also that your SIM is intended for individualized instruction with minimal or no supervision of a teacher at all. Make it interactive, as if you were talking to the student using your SIM.

Good luck guys and let's do it for the benefit of our students.

Thank you very much to my References:

Here are some LINKS to my post about Strategic Intervention Materials:

SIM 101: Guide in Reviewing Intervention Materials [Discussion about the CRITERIA for developing SIM]

Strategic Intervention Materials (SIM): A Closer Look [Some important pointers to remember for SIMs intended for competition]

SAMPLE Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) in Physics [Sample SIM in Physics about Properties of Different Types of Radiation]

Strategic Intervention Materials (SIM): A Closer Look

SIM on Radiation

by: J. Policarpio

Wow! It’s my first time to submit an entry for Strategic Intervention Materials (SIM) for the regional level… as expected, my entry wasn’t selected (I’ve already prejudged my work). SIM is an instructional material intended to re-teach topics which are considered as Least Mastered. It’s different from a module in many aspects but its main goal is parallel to having remedial classes for those Least Mastered topics. It only requires least teacher supervision. These are some of the pointers I’ve learned from one of the judges of that contest, and I want to share it with you:

*SIM must be accompanied  by 'Study' (Classroom-based Research)

*Topics for SIM must be Least Mastered Skill (identify based on quarterly exam). For example, the topic “density” is not least mastered skill, as she explained.
 
*SIM must be easy to reproduce
 
*Consider Time Allotment for your SIM. Is it ideal for 1 period or 2 periods?
 
*SIM is not student project, avoid using glitters or bright colors which might cause difficulty in reproducing your SIM
 
*Do not copy ideas. Copyrighted materials or entity should not be used in your SIM, like 'Naruto' or “super Mario” (your design should be original)
 
*Don’t use prominent personalities, like 'artista', she made mention of one DepEd Sec who disagrees on putting TV Personalities on the cover of students’ notebooks
 
*Your SIM is intended for Individualized Instruction (I.I.)
   
   My SIM entry this year, 'Radiation… A closer look', was about properties of different types of radiation. Although my entry passed the pointers above, it wasn’t able to make up to the top 5. Well, this is my first time, if given a chance; I’ll try again next year.  

   The best consolation I've learned from this competition is the experience [it's valuable]. Also, meeting familiar faces from college life [reunion], and a note inserted to my SIM written on a piece of small yellow paper, and I quote, 'easy to understand' from one of the judges. [I don't know if it's intended for my SIM entry or just a misplaced note... hahaha]


Here are some LINKS to my post about Strategic Intervention Materials:
SIM 101: The Basic of Developing Strategic Intervention Materials for Classroom Use [Discussion about the basic details of SIM]

SIM 101: Guide in Reviewing Intervention Materials [Discussion about the CRITERIA for developing SIM]

SAMPLE Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) in Physics [Sample SIM in Physics about Properties of Different Types of Radiation]



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