Flashcards As Teaching Aids
Flashcards As Teaching Aids
FLASHCARDS
FLASHCARDS
Why use FLASHCARDS ?
Level
Teachers can easily design flashcards which suits his/her students level.
Content
Teachers can produce sets of flashcards related to the content of the topic they
want to teach which suits the cultural and knowledge of the students in the
classroom.
Clarity
Can be bright and colourful and make a real impact on visual learners. Teachers
can use font size and style according to the students and the classroom
conditions.
Accessibility
Flashcards are easy to use for the students and is a great way to present, practise
and recycle vocabulary.
Practicality
A great tool to use while conducting activities in teaching.
Drilling, Memory Tester, Identification activities
Versatility
Teachers can make sets for their specific needs. Teachers can make a set to use in
conjunction with a story book or graded reader, or even to accompany project
work after using it in the lesson in the classroom.
Cost effectiveness
The cost needed to produce sets of flashcards is low. Teachers can use pictures
from magazines, draw simple pictures or copy from the internet or clip art.
Durability Impact
Teachers can laminate the sets of flashcards and they will last for years.
Authenticity
Teachers could use authentic materials from magazines or newspapers to
produce flashcards.