Showing posts with label Strategic Intervention Material (SIM). Show all posts
Showing posts with label Strategic Intervention Material (SIM). Show all posts

27 August 2012

SIM 101: Guide in Reviewing Intervention Materials

by: J. Policarpio

As to the standards of developing Strategic Intervention Materials, there were different but closely related  criteria set every year. I have here two of the criteria that were previously used by DepEd in evaluating submitted SIMs.

The given criteria below were the standard criteria issued by the Department of Education in 2012. This is based DepEd Memorandum No. 225 , s. 2009, Enclosure No. 2.


CRITERIA
POINTS
1.   Subtasking
·   Competency-based
·   Bloom’s Taxonomy followed
·   SMAR-C
15
5
6
4
2.   Congruence
·  Activities in-line with content and skills
·  Assessment in-line with content and skills
15
5
10
3.   Usability/Functionality
·   Language
·   Title Card
·   Guide Card
·   Activity Card
·   Assessment Card
·   Enrichment Card
·   Reference Card
·   Answer Card
·   Packaging
45
3
2
4
14
3
3
3
2
8
4.   Replicability
·   Validated before classroom use
·   Dev. Mat. Based on least mastered skills LC
·   Mat. Used improved mastery level
·   Handy and easy to copy
·   Cost
25
5
5
10
3
2
TOTAL
100


The given descriptions of each part/card below were the standard criteria issued by the Department of Education, Bureau of Secondary Education in 2005. This is based on Psychological principles that create an impact on learning, from “How Children Learn” by Estella Vosniado.


PPs*
CRITERIA PER PART/CARD
GUIDE CARD
4
1.  Gives a preview of what students will learn
1
2.  Stimulates interest in the topic
7
3.  Presents the focus skills
a.   Mentions the learning competency (LC)
b.   States at least 3 sub-tasks (activities)
c.   Builds on prior learning/ prerequisite skills
d.   Mentions the concrete outcome or product students are expected to demonstrate/ produce 
4
4.  Cites briefly the activities
1
5.  Challenges the learner in performing the tasks 
ACTIVITY CARD
9
6.  Translates the focus skills into at least 3 activities

1,2

7

1

11
3
7.  Provides activities that:
a.   are organized based on the sequence of the focus skills (in the Guide Card).
b.   have clear directions.
c.   provide examples to concretize the concepts, particularly those drawn from real-life experience.
d.   students can complete independently, in pairs, or in small groups.
e.   allow students to make discoveries and formulate ideas on their own.
f.    guides and challenges students’ thinking and learning.
g.   uses local data and situations (e.g., interacting with people in the community)
12
8.   Provides transition statements that recognize students’ accomplishments

5
3,6

6
4

11
9.  Provides questions that:
a. guide the development of concepts/focus skill.
b. elicit the message or meaning that a student can take away from an activity/ experience.
c. elicit an explanation, not one-word answers.
d. establish the relationship between the topic/lesson and what students already know or are familiar to them.
e. develop the skills in the three domains.
ASSESSMENT CARD

6,8,9

9
10.  Provides exercises, drills or activities that allow students to:
a.   assess their understanding of what they have learned and correct errors when appropriate.
b.   monitor their learning and use feedback about their progress.
10
11.  Formulated in standard test formats to give students practice in test-taking techniques
10
12.  Gives clear directions
9
13.  Provides an Answer Key
ENRICHMENT CARD
9
14.  Provides activities that reinforce the content of the lesson

8
2
15.  Provides opportunities for students to:
a. apply what they have learned to other subject areas or in new contexts.
b. work independently or in groups to explore answers to their own questions.
REFERENCE CARD
3,11
16.  Provides readings that relate content with students’ life experiences
10
17.  Provides a carefully researched list of resources that
a.   will reinforce concepts/ skills learned.
b.   provide additional content not found in the textbook.
c.   students may refer to for further reading.


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]

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]

References:
DepEd New Criteria for Science Intervention Materials (Enclosure No. 2 to DepEd Memorandum No. 225 , s. 2009)
*Psychological principles that create an impact on learning, from "How Children Learn" by Estella Vosniado, International Academy of Education, International Bureau of Education

12 August 2011

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]

10 December 2010

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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