AV Aids
AV Aids
METHODS &
MEDIA OF
HEALTH
EDUCATION
We remember 10% of what we READ
We remember 20% of what we HEAR
We remember 30% of what we SEE
We remember 50% of what we SEE & HEAR
We remember 80% of what we SAY
We remember 90% of what we SAY & DO”
CHINESE PROVERB
“I hear, I forget
I see, I remember
I do, I know”
A.V. AIDS DEFINITION
“An instructional device in which the message can be
heard as well as seen.”
“ Audio visual aids are devices which can be used to
make the learning experience more concrete, more
realistic& more dynamic.”
- kinder s. james
“ Audio visual aids are those sensory objects or
images which initiate or stimulate & reinforcement
learning.”
- Burton
PURPOSE OF A.V.AIDS
They help in effective perceptual & conceptual
learning.
They are helpful in capturing & sustaining the
attention of the students
They are helpful in new learning
Best motivation
Clear images
Vicarious experience
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Variety of stimulation
Opportunities to handle and manipulate
Retention
Capture attention
Realism
Meeting individual differences
Reinforcement to learner
Positive transfer of learning
PRINCIPLES OF A.V. AIDS
1. Principles of Selection
2.Principles of preparation
3. Principles of Handling
4. Principles of Presentation
5. Principle of Response
6. Principle of Evaluation
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Principles of Selection:
They should suit the age level, grade level, and other
characteristics of the learners.
It should be interesting and motivating.
They should be the true representatives of the real things.
They should have in the realization of desired learning
objectives.
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2.Principles of preparation:
As for as possible locally available material should be used.
The teachers should receive some training in the preparation
of aids.
The teachers themselves should prepare some of the aids.
Students may be associated in the preparation of aids.
CONT…
3. Principles of Handling:
Arrangement of keeping aids safely and also to facilitate
their lending to the teachers for use.
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4. Principles of Presentation:
Teachers should carefully visualize the use of teaching aids
before their actual presentation.
They should fully familiar themselves with the use and
manipulation of the aids.
Adequate care should be taken to handle an aid in such a way
as no damage is done it.
The aid should be displayed properly so that all the students are
able to see it, observe it and derive maximum benefit out of it.
SOURCES OF AV AIDS
Government
Educational organizations
Professional organizations
Non governmental organizations
National and international voluntary organizations
Commercial markets
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5. Principle of Response:
Teachers guide the students to respond activity to the AV
stimuli.
6. Principle of Evaluation:
Continuous evaluation is necessary.
AUDIO VISUAL AIDS
LCD (liquid crystal display) projector DLP (digital light processing) projector
AUDIO VISUAL AIDS
Graphs Diagrams
AUDIO VISUAL AIDS
Posters Maps
AUDIO VISUAL AIDS
Cartoons comics
AUDIO VISUAL AIDS
Marker board
AUDIO VISUAL AIDS
models objects
AUDIO VISUAL AIDS
specimen diorama
AUDIO VISUAL AIDS
puppets globe
AUDIO VISUAL AIDS
demonstration dramatization
AUDIO VISUAL AIDS
museum planeterium
AUDIO VISUAL AIDS
aquarium terrerium
AUDIO VISUAL AIDS
1) FIXED
2) PORTABLE
CHARACTERISTICS OF BLACK BOARD
Size- 5m-6m
Surface- rough
Dull- to eliminate glare
The writing should be easily eliminated with duster
The chalkboard should be mounted on an appropriate height
within the reach of teacher and visibility of students
SKILLS INVOLVED IN EFFECTIVE
USE OF CHALK BOARD
Don’t write everything on chalkboard.
The “STANCE‟ it has been observed that most convenient
place to stand is towards the (L) side of the chalkboard, as
this allows you to turn from the chalkboard to the class.
Take half stick of chalk and hold the chalk between the
thumb and forefinger.
Write in sequence as head line and subline.
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There should be equal gap in between the words. Size of
each letter should be equal and broad.
Gaps between each word should be uniform.
The margin space for the top and bottom of the board should
be equal.
Use more pressure for strong line
Try to keep 2/3rd part of the board when drawing.
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Never use fingers in place of duster.
Use duster from top to bottom and again from top to bottom
by lifting rather by rubbing to avoid dust allergy.
Write in straight rows starting at the top corner.
Avoid abbreviation
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• Plan ahead what you will write on the chalkboard.
• Front row of the students to be at least 8 feet away from it.
• Chalk board that the service is made at least yearly.
• Boards should be cleaned after each class
• Do not talk as you write
CONT…
Face the group after writing and continue the discussion.
Extreme lower corners should not be used.
Use colored chalks
Do not stand in front of the board, stand at one side.
ADVANTAGES
It is convenient for group teaching
It is economical and it can be used over and again
It captures attention
It can be used for drill and revision
It can be used for drawings and illustrations from the
textbooks.
LIMITATIONS
It makes students dependent on the teachers
It does not care for the individual needs of the students
It makes the lesson a dull routine
It makes the chalk board to spread and inhaled by the
teachers and students
Constant use of black board makes it smooth and glare.
CHARTS
CHARTS
It defined as combination of graphic and pictorial
material designed for the orderly and logical visualizing of
relationships between key facts and ideas.
PURPOSES
To show the relationships by means of facts and figures.
To show continuity in process
For presenting the material symbolically
For showing development of structure
PREPARATION OF CHARTS
Materials required:
Prepare charts are sheets of thick white or light coloured
paper.
Fibre tipped round point and Chisel – Point colour Markers.
Drawing aids
Adhesives
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Before making a chart:
One should plan the content in terms of the objectives and
decide the layout.
The layout should be “balanced” and should use the space
effectively.
PRINCIPLES
The size of the chart, the size of the letters and the contrast
of the display materials should be such that it is readable by
the farthest viewer.
Standard chart paper in sizes 90x60cm and 70x55cm is
suitable for most purposes.
CONT…
The size of letters for the Captions, labels and keywords
written on a chart should be between 2 and 3mm.
The thickness of the lines should be between 2 and 3mm.
Light colored chart paper should be used
eg. Yellow, light green and white are better suited for dark
colored pens.
Eg. black, blue, red and orange.
CONT…
Simple hand-drawn charts with non- decorative lettering are
more effective than elaborately drawn.
One chart should convey just one idea or one principle.
Charts crowded with information are less effective.
PRESERVATION OF CHARTS
Cover the charts with brown paper or old newspaper.
TYPES OF CHARTS
Narrative chart Flow chart
Tabulation chart Evolution chart
Chain chart Line chart
Bar chart Tree chart
Pie chart
Narrative chart
Tabulation chart
Chain chart
Bar chart
Pie chart
Flow chart
Evolution chart
Line chart
Tree chart
HOW TO USE THE CHARTS
EFFECTIVELY
Students should be involved in the preparation of charts.
Margin should be properly arranged.
Charts should be so large that every detail depicted should be
visible to every pupil in the class wherever be is sitting.
Teacher should make sure that there is provision for hanging
the chart at a vantage point.
CONT…
A chart should give neat appearance.
A teacher should have pointer to point out specific factors in
the chart
Straight pins, stables, pre board clips, paper clips may all be
used.
Charts should be carefully stored and preserved for use in
future.
POSTERS
POSTERS
Posters are simple graphic visual aid which conveys
single idea or single subject.
PRINCIPLES OF POSTER MAKING
1. Brevity:
A poster must be brief, so that it can be read in the
shortest time possible not more than five words is best. The
message should be clear.
2. Simplicity:
Too many words should not be used on a paper.
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3. Idea:
A poster must tell its story, at a glance. Hence
illustrations and captions should be large enough.
4. Layout:
The poster must be organized properly to convey the
idea, Bold simple styled letters will be easy to read
expressive letters also can be used to attract attention and to
convey the idea.
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5. Colour:
Colours when used properly make the poster more
attractive. Black or Yellow is recognized to be the most
striking combination.
6. Lettering:
Letters should be legible and of appropriate size.
7. Poster size:
This usually confirm to the paper sizes available such as
10”x15”, 15”x20”, 20”x30” etc. these can be used
horizontally or
MATERIALS USED FOR MAKING
POSTER
Poster papers scale
Stencil composs
pencil picture
brush colours
Erasers glue
STEPS IN MAKING POSTER
Selected the topic
Select the message
Organizing the message conveying a single idea with
minimum words.
Prepare a caption.
Position the message and caption
Tryout different layouts and colour schemes.
Pretest the paper before use.
RULES TO USE POSTER
It should be planned for the specific people.
It should stop the people and make them to look.
Use pleasing colors.
Must be timely
It should be placed where people pass or gather together.
GRAPH
GRAPH
It depicts the numerical or quantitative relationship or
statistical data are presented in the form of visual symbols.
TYPES
Pie graph
Bar graph
Line graph
Pictorial graph (pictures)
Pie graph
Bar graph
Line graph
Pictorial graph
FLASH CARDS
FLASH CARDS
Flash cards are small cards of generally 25×30 cm
in size which are shown for a few moments before the
class to send across a message or impart an idea.
Flash cards would be used along with the other
graphic aids to make the lesson effective.
PREPARATION OF FLASH CARDS
Cut a chart paper and cut it into four equal parts to get the
flash cards.
Write the content on it either in the free hand or using
lettering stencils and sketch pen.
Also the height of writing on the flash card is to be large
enough so that the whole class can see the flash card
properly.
PREPARATION OF FLASH CARDS
Cut a chart paper and cut it into four equal parts to get the flash
cards.
Write the content on it either in the free hand or using lettering
stencils and sketch pen.
Also the height of writing on the flash card is to be large
enough so that the whole class can see the flash card properly.
It is advisable to make a rough card on an ordinary paper first
and then transfer it on the chart paper or cardboard flash cards.
STRUCTURE
They consist of a series of cards approximately 10x12 inches
each with an illustration pertaining to a story or talk to be
given. The message on the cards must be brief and to the
point.
The flash cards and the pictures there in should be large
enough for a group to 30 to 50. Use color to make it
attractive.
The number of cards should be 10 to 12 in a set.
USING THE FLASH CARDS
Give brief introduction about the lesson to the students.
Give instructions to the students about their actions while
you flash the cards.
Flash the card in front of the class by holding it high with
both your hands so that all the students can see it.
Add more information to the students responses
ADVANTAGES
The flash cards can be used to introduce and present the
topics.
Flash cards can be used to review the topic.
Flash cards can be used to develop the cognitive abilities of
recognition and recall of students.
FLANNEL BOARD
FLANNEL BOARD
MEANING:
Flannel board is the board where we place the prepared
items and remove them when needed.
Pupils may be often asked to fix these to arouse their
creative interest.
PRINCIPLES OF FLANNEL GRAPH
One piece of rough textured cloth will adhere or stick to
another.
The backing material may be wall board, massonite,
plywood, softwood, heavy cardboard etc.
Rough textured materials that may be used include cotton,
flannel, khadhi.
Any color of flannel may be used, but slightly dark green or
blue seems better than others.
ARTICLES REQUIRED
Wooden or plywood board
Khaddar cloth or velvette cloth
Flannel pictures
Gum
STEPS OF PREPARATION
To prepare the flannel graph take a frame, with a firm
surface made of any board like plywood, fiber board,
massonite etc. of 30”x40” or any size.
Tightly stretch a dark coloured background flannel or cloth
and fasten securely to the board with drawing pins. Now the
flannel board is ready for use.
CONT…
Apply a flannel graph on the board with a slight downward
movement with firm pressure to avoid the material sliding off
the surface.
Stick the flannel in an organized manner and number it
properly.
BULLETIN BOARD
BULLETIN BOARD
MEANING:
It is a board on a wall in which notices can
be fixed.
PRINCIPLES FOR EFFECTIVE USE
Location:
information material and notices should be kept
separate from those of current events for an under study.
Placement:
near educational administrators office, near library, each
classroom, clinical conference room in wards, in hostel.
Visuability:
adequate light natural or electric filled and fixed within
the eye level.
CONT…
Organization:
organize around a central theme of content, material
should be dated to ensure that it doesn‟t stay on the board too
long.
Appearance:
should appear neat, in order and attractive. Arrange
mounted materials in S, Z, or V direction and follow the
sequence.
Board if left blank for a day will create inquisetiveness (eager
to know) and will
CONT…
Contribution should be well labeled.
Students should be encouraged by the faculty member to
participate in notice board committee.
One person should be appointed for editing the board.
Everyone should be made responsible for its maintenance
and helping up to date information.
CARTOONS
CARTOONS
A cartoon is humorous picture which gives
a subtle message.
It makes learning more interesting and
effective as it creates a strong appeal to the
emotions.
ADVANTAGES
A cartoon can be effectively used to initiate certain
lesson.
A cartoon can be used to motivate students to start a
discussion.
A cartoon can be used for making lesson lively and
interesting.
OBJECTS
OBJECTS
Brought from its natural settings into
the class room to supply the type of sensory
experience that will make the instruction more
meaningful and impressive.
(Eg) thermometer, forceps etc.
SPECIMENS
SPECIMENS