PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS FOR USING VISUAL INSTRUCTIONAL AIDS

Chalkboard, Slides, Transparencies

IMPORTANT:

Successful usage augments the presentation; it is not meant to be the presentation.

 

Be able to give the presentation without aids (in case something goes wrong).

PRESENTATION:

Keep visuals:

 

Simple - with wording minimal.

Visible - large enough.

When reproducing from texts, ENLARGE graphics and printing.

Easily understood - not too much detail.

Practice with equipment ahead of time in classroom.

USAGE:

Be alert to:

 

Obstructing the audience's view.

Effective number of visuals for time allotted, (don't overuse).

Proper timing:

1. Put on visual materials only when you are ready to talk about them.
2. Talk to your audience, not to the instructional aid.
3. Keep aid visible until students have finished taking notes.
4. Don't talk about additional material until students have completed taking notes from instructional aid.

CONTENTS

Introduction

Advantages and Disadvantages of the Lecture Method

Suggestions for Effective Lecture Preparation and Delivery

The Beginning of the Lecture

The Body of the Lecture

The Closing of the Lecture

Questions to Consider

• Delivery-Vocal
• Delivery-Physical
• Other

Practical Suggestions for Using Visual Instructional Aids

Three Methods for Assessing Lecturing Skills

Videotape Self-Review

Colleague Review

Student Evaluation of Lecturing

Suggestions for Interpreting Collected Assessments

References for Further Reading