Facilitating Learning

The Use of Technology and Multisensory Aids in Teaching

Classification of Instructional Resources

Still visual and non-projected materials

Technological aids

Still visual and non-projected materials

Textbooks Chalkboard Bulletin Board

Still visual and non-projected materials

Duplicated materials Clippings, pamphlets and photographs Concrete materials Models

Still visual and non-projected materials

Puppets and dioramas Mock-ups Maps, globes and charts

Technological Aids
Tape Recorder, Listening Laboratories Overhead Projector, Slides and Transparencies LCD Projectors

Technological Aids
Film strips Films Personal computers

Textbook

The most widely used teaching aid even when other aids are readily available It has occupied an important role in teaching and learning

Textbook

Certain guidelines can be adopted in selecting good textbooks Does the textbook treat the major topics of the course with the required depth, detail and sequence?

Textbook

Is the textbook written by recognized experts in the field? Have the reviews been good? Is the treatment sufficiently up to date? Are some topics treatment outdated by recent developments or omitted altogether?

Textbook

Is the treatment sufficiently sophisticated for the students to use it? Does it assume too little or too much background on the subject? Does the treatment (content, emphasis and interpretation) agree fundamentally with the point of view of the teacher?

Textbook

Is the textbook planned and written to facilitate student learning? Appropriate graphics which illuminate ideas Practical and helpful review and thought questions

Textbook

Does the vocabulary meet the level of students comprehension? Are the suggested activities and references accessible to students?

Chalk Board

Next to the textbook, the most handy teaching aid that a teacher uses. Useful for recording important points in the discussion, sketching diagrams, illustrations to clarify meanings, etc.

Suggestions on Using Chalk Board

Put work on the chalk board high enough for everyone to see. Write legibly and be sure that there are no errors in spelling or use of words.

Suggestions on Using Chalk Board

Use colored chalks to emphasize contrast or importance of the materials. Erase materials that are no longer useful. Students should be allowed to use the chalk board for several purposes.

Bulletin Boards

As display places for samples of good work done by students. Current events or articles relevant to the subject (scientific or technological articles)

Duplicated Materials
Complicated diagrams and procedures Study guides and outline of reports Important materials from books

Clippings, Pamphlets and Photographs

Newspapers and magazines Scrapbooks and albums for instructional purposes Well-illustrated pamphlets Diagrams as instructional devices

Use of Concrete Materials

Collections of specimens (animals and plants) serve to enliven class recitations and make abstract concepts concrete. If possible, bring the object to class.

Models

A model is a small object usually built to scale that represents some existing object. The use of models will help create real life situations in the classroom.

Puppets and Dioramas

Interpretations of stories and literary pieces can find expression by means of puppets or dioramas. Can be kept for use over the years Ready devices for making meaningful and interesting lessons

Mock ups

For technical subjects, a scale model or lay out for demonstration, study or testing.

Maps and Globes

Globes spherical models of the earth Maps flat representations of the earth

Tape Recorders

Sturdy, portable and easy to operate Duplicate original sounds or music in tone and quality A guarantee of dependable repair and replacement service

Listening Laboratories

Audio-instructional method of learning Used in the study of music, drama, science, mathematics and foreign languages.

Overhead Projectors

Simple and effective teaching device that enables the teacher to illustrate on the screen while looking at the students. Films and slides used with the OHP are called transparencies.

Filmstrips

Many laboratories and audiovisual centers usually have filmstrips of many lessons in science, particularly are made available for classroom use.

Films

Previewing the film

The teacher should see the film first before assigning it for viewing.

Make an outline of the important points in the film that have relationship on the subject matter being learned.

Films

Unlock difficulties in the comprehension of the film such as new vocabulary. Guide questions may be given to students to assist in their film viewing. A general discussion of the film should follow the viewing.

Principles in the Selection and Use of Instructional Resources

Instructional resources should follow, not dictate, teaching aims. Time and effort are required to effect changes in the utilization of resources, but the results are often worth it.

Principles in the Selection and Use of Instructional Resources

Instructional resources DO NOT replace teachers. Not one instructional resource is universally superior to others.

Principles in the Selection and Use of Instructional Resources

There are many acceptable ways of using teaching resources. No teacher should expect to use all the instructional resources available.