Instructional Aids USSF Referee Instructor CourseITIP United States Soccer Federation

Instructional Aids Lesson Set Can you imagine learning to drive and getting your license without ever sitting behind the wheel of a car? When you try to teach lessons without the use of instructional aids, it's like teaching someone to drive without a car.

Lesson Objective You will apply the principles of instructional aids to design and create instructional aids (without the use of power point slides) for your first in- class micro-teaching presentation and successfully present it to the class. Instructional Aids

Things to Consider –Objective / Topic –Audience –Importance of presentation How much expense? How long to set up? How long to last? Time for preparation? How elaborate? Instructional Aids

Equipment / Materials Laptop computer and projector DVD videos Flipcharts or posters Chalkboard/Dry-erase board Handouts Props or models Instructional Aids

Laptop & Projector PPTs can be made by Instructor Changes made easily Can be copied and shared Can be viewed by large audience Instructor adjusts the pace of presentation Should be tested prior to the class Video clips can be added Instructional Aids

DVD Videos Can bring reality into classroom Pre-teach material –Tell students what to look for –Verify that objectives were met DVD players widely available Easy to gather and edit footage Don’t have students taking notes during presentation Stop video to emphasize points Instructional Aids

Flipcharts or Posters Can be made by instructor prior to lesson Instructor remains in front of class with lights on Blank sheets can be written on Highly versatile Color can lend emphasis Great for small group work Good for listing items, brainstorming or review Instructional Aids

Chalk or Dry-erase Boards Highly versatile - spontaneity maintained Teacher remains in front of class with lights on Color can lend emphasis Reusable/Erasable Good for listing items or review No special training required for use, but some techniques can be helpful... Instructional Aids

Chalk or Dry-erase Boards Start with a clean board Write clearly, large and legible Don’t try to create a work of art Leave info on board as long as practical Talk to the class, not the board Instructional Aids

Handouts Make sure content is relevant to objectives Good for review and study aids –Outlines- Agendas –Checklists- Preprinted notes –Assignments- Copies of visual aids Distribution can distract from lesson –students may read handout, not watch you –can disrupt flow if handed out during lesson Enough copies must be available for class Instructional Aids

Handouts Handouts that duplicate your presentation material can be helpful if you are presenting to a large audience. Referring to handouts can be an effective technique when dealing with detailed graphics or highly technical information. Providing spaces for notes during presentation is often helpful. Instructional Aids

Props or Models Should be large enough to be seen by all Can be manipulated by instructor or student Can provide tactile learning opportunity Models can substitute for the real thing Objects reinforce “concrete” learning Must be relevant to objectives Can be passed around Instructional Aids

Lesson Activity You will design and create instructional aids (without the use of power point slides) to be used in your in-class Micro- Teaching Presentation #1. The specific requirements for MTP #1 will be outlined in a separate document. Instructional Aids

USSF Referee Instructor CourseITIP United States Soccer Federation