The Philippines - suggestions for the classroom

A holiday roundtrip on a specific island in the Philippines

part 2

Specific requirements and evaluation rubrics

With reference to the folder:

	The ideas are written down in a folder (or brochure)
	At least one map is added to show the trip and the locations
	There is (at least) one activity or attraction every day for the tourists
	For every day (at least) one picture is added in the folder or brochure
	Attention has been given to the "lay-out aspects" of the folder.

Some aspects of the lay-out are:

There is an inviting title on the front-page

A borderline is drawn around each text

All texts and all pictures about topics have a title

The texts are typewritten

The name of the travel agency is on the folder

With reference to the presentation:

	Length of the presentation: 5 - 10 minutes
	Something is told about the program of each day and some information is given about the chosen activities per day
	A map is showed with the geographical position of the chosen island.
	The team has given an own opinion about the attractions of the island
	Students will not read all the information the want to tell to the class. They must have contact with the class, when they give an explanation on their product.

The texts;

	Complete sentences are used and the spelling has been checked
	The texts written down, are easy to read
	When there is a lot of text, the text is divided in (smaller!) blocs, each with a attractive title

Variations in the task

The task can be enlarged by asking extra information on one or more of the next aspects:

	means of local transportation
	costs of local transport
	information on the general geography or history of the island
	the number of students per group can vary

The task can be made smaller if the students are not asked an oral presentation.

Role of the teacher

	The teacher introduces the topic "Holidays in the Tropics". Questions of the teacher to the students; "What would you like to do when you could spend holidays on a tropical island?" The teacher takes care for mentioning different possibilities, if not, he can add some possibilities. [Not only sun, sea and beach possibilities, but also adventure and discovering interesting remnants of traditional cultures and discovering different landscapes].
	Introduces and explains the task
	The teacher has to take care for the necessary forms and maps to record the gathered information.
	The teacher hands out the specific requirements and 'points of evaluation'
	The teacher takes care for the active learning process and helps when necessary.