Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed
Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed
Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed
Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed
Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed
Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed
Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed
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Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed
A picture paints a thousand words . . . Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed
Importance of Instructional Materials IM’s assist to reinforce and supplement the teacher’s communication during the presentation of the lesson. Clarifies the concept or idea Makes the communication more explicit Helps the learner to develop a good understanding of the content or skill taught *Learner can relate an idea to their common reality or environment with the use of aids Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed
IM’s are determined by: Instructor/teacher the ability of the teacher to either create, use, or select from the readily made and suitably available aids is crucial and critical. Objective of the lesson by virtue of the objective of the lesson, the use of certain IM’s may be more desirable or otherwise Nature of the subject the content to be taught will underline the type of aids to be used. Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed
4 Categories of Instructional Aids Visual Aids It appeals to sight, includes blackboard, posters, charts, displays, models, pictures and the like. . . Auditory Aids appeals to learners sense of hearing, like audio recordings and radio Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed
Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed Audio-Visual Aids appeal to both hearing and seeing. They include sound motion pictures, slides on sound and television Stimulation Devices these are actual representation of the real objects or process, but reduced in size. It includes devices built to stimulate the action or function of the real device. Its purpose is to develop the “feel” of the actual functioning of the real objects. Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed
Characteristics of a good instructional aids Instructional aids should . . . promote desirable results stimulate student’s interest catch attention and be easily understood explain in the form of labels and the like stimulate the multisensory of the learner Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed
Characteristics of a good instructional aids Instructional aids should . . . appeal to students senses and perception help student to learn faster and save instructional time help students to understand the relationships between different concepts or ideas Visual aids combined with verbal explanation are very effective Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed
Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed For a teacher to achieve set objectives effectively and efficiently, she/he might have to design, construct and use desired instructional aids. It is called IMPROVISATION. Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed
In summary, We develop Visual Aids to make, explain or identify a point emphasize, clarify or reinforce a point remind, summarize or review a point enhance understanding add variety support claims create a lasting impact
Different Faces of Visual Aids PowerPoint slides Overhead transparencies Graphs/charts Pictures and Cartolinas Web links Films/video Flip charts and Manila Papers Sketches and Puppers Chalk or white board
Tips for PPT Slides Use Sans Serif fonts (fonts without feet) e.g. Arial, Tahoma, Trebuchet, Verdana, etc. Titles should be 32-44 pt. font size, BOLD Text should be as large as possible First level 24-32 pt font size Second level 20-28 pt font size Etc. Use color wisely Contrasting colors
Be CONSISTENT throughout presentation! “Fly-In” vs “Wipe” Could you read this? How about this one? Maybe the third time is the charm! Less distracting Reduces eye movement Increases readability Be CONSISTENT throughout presentation!
Red Conflict Red letters on blue background creates “flicker effect” Blue letters on red background just as bad
Low Contrast White on yellow Yellow on white Black on blue Blue on black
Eye Movement The “Z” Rule Upper left Upper right Lower left Lower right
Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed List of Instructional Materials Blackboard and/or Chalkboard Whiteboard and/or Writing Board Flipchart Overhead Projector and Transparencies Multimedia Projector and Multimedia Presentations Flash Cards Puppets Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed
Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed Simulations and Animations Films and/or Videos Recorded Audio / Music Zigzag Multi-Board Wall Display Rope and Pole Display Pocket Chart Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed
Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed Tree Chart Diorama Mock Up / Models Letter Patterns / Cut-outs Picture Puzzles Manipulative Materials Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed
Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed Sample Tree Chart Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed
Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed Sample Diorama Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed
Activity: Letter Pattern Make your own letter cut- outs using the materials you have. Create your first Instructional material by utilizing the letter patterns. Select any topic title. Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed
Learning Task: Improvisation Create an improvised instructional material which is needed in your subject . Submit your output next meeting. Required: Improvised Chalk Box Prepared by: Sonny Chiu, MA.Ed
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