University of Rizal System

Morong, Rizal

MORONG HIGH SCHOOL

 PROJECT PROPOSAL

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AN INTERACTIVE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BASED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Proponent     :           URS-MORONG HIGH SCHOOL, Laboratory School

Rationale       :          
                      In a technology based learning era, modernization means modern requirements in terms of facilities as this condition leads to an enriched learning environment; an enriched learning curriculum.
             The will of giving quality instructions to students inspires the design of a room  from which knowledge posts no limits with the technical skills and competencies of teachers and with the desire of every students to learn. Rooms where quality learning transpire and rooms from where every model student will love to learn; from where meaningful learning takes place describes the dream of Morong High School Faculty.  Hence, this proposal is so designed.
            No teachers and no students will like to depart from a model-learning environment as it is an accepted fact that physical environment or facilities do not only motivate teachers and students but focuses both to attain quality teaching and learning process. Further, science instruction is lame in the absence of a well-designed laboratory needed for a meaningful instruction while technology can’t progress in the absence of equipment; the software and the hardware.  And, to couple in handling down these disciplines in a productive manner, an audio-visual avenue needs to be realized. All these geared towards attaining quality instruction in a worthwhile environment.
             Hence, the Model Classrooms: An interactive Science and Technology Based Learning Environment for Laboratory Schools is hereby proposed.

Objectives     :

            The proposal is guided by the following objectives:

Ø      Determine the needs for an effective science base curriculum through assessment of existing facilities in the Laboratory School

Ø     Identify the basic materials (supplies, software, hardware, equipment to pursue an interactive science base curriculum

Ø     Put up model classrooms which answer the needs for science and information technology instructional set up

Ø          Restructure the existing classrooms by;

o        Planning the physical lay-out of the rooms

o        Purchasing additional supplies, materials, hardware / equipment

o        Install additional fixtures and equipment

Ø      Attain the minimum requirement of an interactive science and technology base set up in terms of the physical outlay of the model classrooms

Implementing Strategies:

A.                  Needs Assessment

B.                 Restructuring of existing rooms

C.                 Planning of Physical Layout
 

1. ROOM A     - SCIENCE LABORATORY ROOM

Description of Existing Science Laboratory
 

            The Science Laboratory for URS, Laboratory Schools is identified at Room 6-Amang Hall. This room is currently equipped with 5 octagonal Chemistry tables furnished with gas outlets for experiments in General sciences, Biological sciences and Physical sciences. Another rectangular table intended for demonstration purposes is at the center front section of the room. (These laboratory furniture was made possible through the stage play, Lea…)

          Fifty laboratory stools are requested, purchased and expected to replace the temporary mono block chairs borrowed from the elementary library. No cabinets are available for storing chemicals, no water outlet, and no provision for lavatory  is available which creates difficulties in handling certain experiments.

 A set of audio-visual equipment; television and video-cassette player were installed with the support of Miss Jean F. de Ungria ( former Principal of Lab Schools) , Dr. Gloria P. Sarabia (forrmer Dean, IOE) and Dr. Demetria A. San Juan (former Campus Director, URS-Morong).

 With this kind of physical facility, the science laboratory still needs to be improved by the provision of  enough chemical supply for science experiments, additional glass wares, and additional equipment for science researches and experiments.

Proposed Concept Lay-out

    With the much-needed hands-on activities to enhance learning in science and technology classes, the room must be provided with zinc lavatory, water outlet, cabinets for chemicals and glass wares, and additional equipment for scientific researches and experiments. Proper ventilation and two common entrance and exits are required.
 

2. ROOM B    - AUDIO-VISUAL ROOM

Description of Existing Audio-visual Room

    The audio-visual room is equipped with 1 computer unit, 1 overhead projector, 1 Data projector, 1 television set, 1 video-cassette player, 3 units ceiling fan, 1 air-condition unit, and 1 karaoke. The room was also equipped with 40 old student type chairs and 1 teacher table.

Proposed Concept Lay-out

    The need for a ceiling made up of acoustic boards is essential for an audio-visual room. This kind of facility prevents students from auditory impairments due to unnecessary and unwanted noise emitted from the sound system devise the activity may require.
    Provision for tables necessary for student workshop should be given consideration in the lay-out of an audio-visual room. A possible control room is also necessary for pre-viewing activity and for cleaning and editing and for controlling media devices. An LCD mount to protect the equipment from shock needs to be installed for its maintenance. The lay out follows.
 

3. ROOM C    - COMPUTER LABORATORY INTERNET CENTER

Description of Existing Computer Laboratory

    The computer laboratory located at the second floor, Amang Hall has one (1) air-conditioning unit, two (2) stand fans, 2 Epson dot matrix printers, one (1) 930c HP, and fourteen (14) computer units with different specifications.
    Each computer processors falls between Celeron 1.80 and Pentium III and 2MB memory. Internet access is possible however the low specifications of computer units lowers the speed of internet access. And, no server is available for internet connection.
    The need for providing additional computer units (with the same specifications if possible) are also recommended.  For effective instruction, the ratio of computer to student must be given importance.

Proposed Concept Lay-out

    The need for networking is a requirement for a computer laboratory  which is purposely designed for instruction.  This networking system can make sharing of resources possible for students and effective monitoring scheme for instructors.
    File maintenance is another problem in computer classes. Several problems like bogging down of computer system due to viruses, nonfunctional floppy and CD drives, and other problems which result to complete re-encoding of files. This adds additional burden to student working out with their hands on. or leaving the hands-on activities without counterchecking the students output because of these difficulties. To remedy such, Computer units must be upgraded or replaced. More importantly, a 1:1 ratio of genuine computer soft wares MS Office and Operating Systems are recommended and must be prioritized.
    The existing internet center with 3 computer units networked will not suffice the bulk of users who want to have access via internet. Hence, additional computer to the internet center should be installed.

Time Frame:

1. ROOM  A    - SCIENCE LABORATORY ROOM

A.     Purchasing of laboratory stools, March 2004 ( facilitated)

B.     Purchasing of storage cabinets for chemicals and  glass wares

C.    Construction of  lavatory,  May 2004 (facilitated with the help of PTA-Assn.)

D.  Installation of water outlet, (A need for  water network or piping installation system  for the 5 existing octagonal laboratory tables should be done)

E.     Purchasing additional chemicals and equipment for laboratory experiment

2. ROOM B    - AUDIO-VISUAL/FUNCTION ROOM

A.      Putting up of acoustic board ceilings, April, 2007

B.     Construction of control room, April 2007

C.     Mounting of  multimedia units (TV, VHS, LCD), March 2007

D.     Purchasing  a storage cabinet for VHS tapes, CDs

E.     Purchasing of  VHS tape cleaner refills

F.      Purchasing of  additional multimedia / educational CDs

3. ROOM C    - COMPUTER LABORATORY /INTERNET CENTER

A.      Restructuring the computer laboratory and the internet center by:

·         Installing additional air-conditioning unit (computer lab)

·         Installing additional computer units (internet center)

B.     Networking of existing computer units (facilitated; September 2007)

C.     Purchasing a storage cabinet for soft wares

D.     Purchasing of additional hard wares and soft wares

 Budgetary Requirement:

1. ROOM  A    - SCIENCE LABORATORY ROOM
 

2. ROOM B    - AUDIO-VISUAL/FUNCTION ROOM
 

* Tables and chairs are not included

3. ROOM C    - COMPUTER LABORATORY
 

 
 SUMMARY OF EXPENSES:

            ROOM A-        P82,000

            ROOM B-        P37,612

            ROOM C-        P672,000

           TOTAL        P791,612