Community Resources

Universidad De Manila
A.J. Villegas cor. C.M. Palma St., Mehan Gardens, Manila

College of Education
NAMES: Lyndon S. Mercado

Mae Joy Rhizi A. Chua
Allana D. Torres
Subject: Preparation of Instructional materials
Topic: Community Resources
Prof: Rodolfo Martinez Jr.
The Community Beyond the Classroom Walls

Science Centers
A learning activity must have a purpose or reason so field trips should be
thought of as part of the curriculum. As such, they should provide something to
think about as well as something to do or some place to go. If possible, the teacher
will want to visit the science center before the field trip to help her balance the needs
of the teaching unit with the resources of the site.
This focused approach will advance student learning more effectively than an
unfocused scavenger hunt or a generic worksheet written without the benefit of the
teacher's preparatory visit.
Outreach - Many students do not live near a zoo, nature center, or museum for a field
trip to be practical, but numerous sites listed in the Directory offer outreach programs. A
visit to your classroom by Wildlife on Wheels (Ellen Trout Zoo, Lufkin, Texas) or
Creature Comforts (Little Rock Zoological Gardens, Little Rock, Arkansas) can be an
engaging learning event for students.
Near the School- The lack of a nearby science center need not be a limitation.
Community resources include unconventional sites, such as the tile factory or a hardware
store, fabric store, farm, or ranch. While extended field trips can be rewarding, short
school yard trips can be equally valuable. These allow children to discover answers for
themselves in a familiar context.
Bringing the Community Into Your Classroom

Materials through the Mail- By necessity, most learning activities occur in the
classroom. Organizations listed in the Directory can provide materials that enrich the
curriculum and provide unique experiences for children.
Electronic Connections- Many entries in the Directory have activities and programs that
involve the Internet or e-mail communication and can be valuable additions for classes
that have Internet access. In the GLOBE Program, students take environmental
measurements and post their data on the Internet. WeatherNet, listed under National
Weather Service in the Directory, is an Internet resource that includes weather data and
links to the home pages of more than 300 weather-related organizations.
Guests
Guest speakers from the community can provide new information and experiences
to students and link the school to the world outside. The teacher should spend time
with the guest before the visit so they can discuss the age level of students and kinds
of activities and information appropriate for this age group; the needs of the guest
during the visit and his or her general comfort level with children; the topic of the
presentation and the students' general knowledge about this topic; and what the
teacher can do before to make the visit a success. Staff of state agencies can serve as
classroom partners or as knowledgeable resource people.
Benefits of Community Based Learning

Students
• Students are engaged in authentic learning experiences which increases their
understanding of their community and businesses in their community as well as
local needs and issues.
• The programs help develop personal skills, interests, strengths and increased
awareness on how these can be used to benefit their learning and planning for
their future
Schools
• Community resources creates ways for schools to collaborate with families and
community members in support of education.
• It provides enriched learning opportunities for students and teachers and fosters
new ways of thinking about their own practices as they become more aware of
community services, resources and opportunities.
Community Partners and Business
• Community resources are able to give back to their community through
supporting education and students.
• It provides an exciting opportunity for employees to mentor students to enhance
student learning, and share an understanding of their industry, potential pathways
and opportunities, and skills necessary for their field. Partners are able to directly
contribute to shaping future leaders.
Disadvantages of community resources
• Costly and very expensive
• Somehow, it’s dangerous mostly because you are far from your school or house.
• Parents most likely do not want their children to come.
• Not all of the students cannot be accompany not because of the population but for
those who are cannot avail certain field trips and campaign.

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Universidad De Manila

A.J. Villegas cor. C.M. Palma St., Mehan Gardens, Manila

NAMES: Lyndon S. Mercado

The Community Beyond the Classroom Walls

Bringing the Community Into Your Classroom

Benefits of Community Based Learning

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