Teaching Tools: B.Ed Course Code 8601 Unit: 9
Teaching Tools: B.Ed Course Code 8601 Unit: 9
Teaching tools are teaching aids that classroom teachers employ to help their
students learn quickly and thoroughly. A teaching tool can be as simple as a
chalkboard or as complex as a computer program. Because every individual learns
in a different way, teachers rely on these tools to explain concepts to students with a
wide variety of learning needs. Teaching tools are crucial for educators as they are
keys in differentiating instruction for all types of learners. As we all know that
today's age is the age of science and technology. The teaching learning programs
have also been affected by it. The process of teaching – learning depends upon the
different type of teaching tools available in the classroom.
THE TEACHING TOOLS
Teaching tools develop the proper image when the students see, hear taste and smell
properly. Teaching tools provide complete example for conceptual thinking. The teaching
tools create the environment of interest for the students. Teaching tools helps to increase the
vocabulary of the students.
3) Audio - Visual Aids The aids which involve the sense of vision
as well as hearing are called Audio- Visual aids. For example: -
television, film projector, film strips etc
4) Technology-Based Tools
Since the dawn of the technology age, computers have proved to be the most
multifaceted teaching tool available. With technology like digital video presenters power
point presentations
SELECTING THE AUDIO VISUAL
MATERIAL
The key to preparing effective audiovisual aids is to remember that they are only aids. Their
role is to add a visual dimension to the points that you made orally. They cannot make those
points for you; they can only reinforce them.
1. We can use them to summarize or show the sequence of content.
2. We can use them to visually interpret statistics by preparing charts and graphs that
illustrate what you will say.
3. We can use them to illustrate and reinforce your support statements.
4. We can use them to add visual clarity to your concepts and ideas.
5. We can use them to focus the attention of the target group on key points.
PREPARING FOR THE AUDIO-VISUAL
ACTIVITIES
6. We should not project copies of printed or written text. Instead, summarize the information and
show only the key points on the visual aids. If the group must read every word, use handouts for
reading, either before or after your presentation.
7. Do not put yourself in the role of aiding your visuals: A presentation is primarily an oral form of
communication. If your only function is to read the information on your overheads or slides, the
target group will become easily bored.
8. Do not use copies of your transparencies as handouts. They reinforce what you are saying-- they
don't say it for you. If you want your target group to remember what you meant, you'll need to
provide written text in addition to any key point summaries or charts that you need for your
transparencies.
9. Do not use charts, graphs, or tables that contain more information than you want to provide. The
group will have difficulty focusing on the point that you're trying to make.
Classifications of Audio-Visual Aids
1. Projected aids: Projected aids are those which require projection material or any
electric power.
2. Non-Projected aids: Non-Projected aids are those which require no projection
material or any electric power.
Whiteboard/Marker
Advantages
Disadvantages
Charts, posters, maps, graphs and models
Charts:
A chart is a combination of pictorial, graphic, numerical or vertical material which presents a
clear visual summary. Edgar Dale defines charts as, “a visual symbol
summarizing or comparing or contrasting or performing other helpful services in explaining
subject-matter”. The main function of the chart is always to show relationships such as
comparisons, relative amounts, developments, processes, classification and organization.
Charts
During presentations:
● Keep the screen above the heads of the participants.
● Keep the screen in full view of participants.
● Make sure you are not blocking any ones view when presenting.
● Darken the room appropriately by blocking out sunshine and dimming nearby.
● Turn the screen off between slides if you are going to talk for more than two.
● Talk to the audience, not to the screen.
Use of Projectors
Purposes:
To develop concepts and sequences in a subject matter area
To make marginal notes on the transparencies for the use of the teacher that can carry
without exposing them to the class.
To test students performances, while other classmates observe
To show relationships by means of transparent overlays in contrasting color
To give the illusion of motion in the transparency
According Fenrich, 1997
Multimedia is the exciting combination of
computer hardware and software that
allows you to integrate video, animation,
audio, graphics, and test resources to
develop effective presentations on an
affordable desktop compute.
Advantages of A V Aids
Technical Problems
Students Distractions
Expensive
Time consuming
Need Space
Convenience