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: MATHEMATICS

AVILA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

WELCOME

AUDIO VISUAL AIDS

They are different types of tools that appeal to the
sense of
hearing and vision.
They are used in classrooms for presentation of
abstract
information.
It is used to convey meaning without complete
dependence on verbal symbols or language.
Some of the activities like going on field trip,
dramatizing an event in history or demonstrating an
experiment are in the nature of process.
Some like motion picture or filmstrip need a
projector to handle it.
Some others like a chart, a photograph or a picture
need no equipment and can be used directly.
Experiences of this will be classified under visual

DIFFERENT TYPES OF VISUAL

There are differentAIDS
types of visual aids
such as :
POWERPOINT

OVERHEAD PROJECTOR SLIDES

BLACK BOARD
PAPER HANDOUTS
FLIP CHART
VIDEO

BLACK BOARD

 It is also called chalkboard.

It is the most commonly used visual aid in
classroom,
lecture room and in the laboratory.
It is very essential particularly for teaching
languages,
science, mathematics, technology; and to a
smaller
extend in teaching other subjects.
The teacher can teach students through
good, clear,

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The modern chalkboard is not black but made in

different colours, mostly in pleasing green.
The chalkboard provides a very convenient
surface
where the teacher can develop subject-matter
visually
in a manner and at a pace to suit the subject
and the
pupils.
The traditional background was made with a
large
surface fabricated with wooden planks and

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The wallboard consist of either the plank board

fitted to
wall surface or a rectangle portion coated with
suitable
paint.
Chalkboard surface should never be finished
with glossy
paint.

Modern chalkboard is
made up of different types
of writing surfaces :
Paint coated pressed wood
Hardboard or any plywood
surface finished with dull
paint. Special paint is available
for coating any surface
for the use of chalkboard.

Dull finished plastic surface

USES OF COLOUR CHALK

On different coloured chalkboards specific
colour chalks could be used for maximum
contrast
1. Green chalkboard
yellow chalk
2. Grey
3. Red
yellow
4. orange
light green
5. Yellow
6. Pink
dark blue
7. Black

White or
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Yellow
Green,

Blue or

Blue
Purple,

Any colour

 The chalkboard should be so positioned that

the
surface is well-lighted.

Entire surface will be in view of any people

seated in
the last row.
Any teacher of average height will be able to
reach any
portion of the board easily without any strain.
A rectangular box is fitted at the bottom of the
board
to hold the chalk piece and duster.

USES OF
CHALKBOARD
It can be used for writing assignments,
spelling lists,
definitions, outlines, and summaries.
Facts, ideas and processes can often be
illustrated
with the help of drawing, sketches and
other visual
symbols.

HINTS FOR USING BLACKBOARD

Do not crowd the blackboard with too much
matter.
Make the material simple.
Brief, precise statements are more effective than
long
sentences.
Plan your work on blackboard in advance.
Keep the layouts in your preparation sheet for
guidance.

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Check lighting conditions.

Writing on board should be large enough to be visible at

distance.
Erase all unrelated material.
Keep the blackboard clean.
While writing or drawing a picture, it is necessary,
desirable and
essential to talk and narrate what is being done.