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10. A picture paints a thousand words . . .
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11. 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
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12. 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.
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13. 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
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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.
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15. 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
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16. 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
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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.
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18. 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

19. 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

20. Tips for PPT Slides Use Sans Serif fonts (fonts without feet)
e.g. Arial, Tahoma, Trebuchet, Verdana, etc.
Titles should be pt. font size, BOLD
Text should be as large as possible
First level pt font size
Second level pt font size
Etc.
Use color wisely
Contrasting colors

21. 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!

22. Red Conflict Red letters on blue background creates “flicker effect”
Blue letters on red background
just as bad

23. Low Contrast White on yellow Yellow on white Black on blue
Blue on black

24. Eye Movement The “Z” Rule
Upper left
Upper right
Lower left
Lower right

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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
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Simulations and Animations
Films and/or Videos
Recorded Audio / Music
Zigzag Multi-Board
Wall Display
Rope and Pole Display
Pocket Chart
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Tree Chart
Diorama
Mock Up / Models
Letter Patterns / Cut-outs
Picture Puzzles
Manipulative Materials
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Sample Tree Chart
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Sample Diorama
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30. 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.
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31. Learning Task: Improvisation
Create an improvised instructional material which is needed in your subject . Submit your output next meeting.
Required: Improvised Chalk Box
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Thank You . . .
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