Teaching Aids
4- A Chart
Uses:
A chart is a good means or aid of teaching. It brings environment to the process of teaching inside the class indirectly. Instead
of visiting the actual fields of a lesson in real life, the chart can
bring such scene into class to be seen by learners. The purpose is to
give life to the theoritical learning.It facilitates the process of
presentation in class.
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A chart is a useful way to present and display information or instructions, especially in a classroom or other educational situation. It can range in size from a large wall chart to a single piece of paper. |
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A chart is a group of related fa cts presented in the form of a diagram, table, graph, or other visually organized model. | |
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Here is an example of a chart used in literacy: | |
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Here are some kinds of charts used in literacy: | |
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Charts are an excellent tool that can help students become independent thinkers and problem solvers when working to master the CCSS. And although the standards are complex, when the processes are broken down and displayed for students, they can more easily internalize and master them. Charts don’t have to be perfect! They are most successful when they are created by or with students, and modified or altered as students’ understanding of the concept changes.
How can teachers create these kinds of charts?
1. Charts should reflect the students’ reading level. Smarter Charts recommends that the charts created in the classroom mimic the amount of print on a page, the spacing between words and the number of lines of print that children are used to seeing in their reading. Therefore, first grade charts would look much different from fourth or fifth grade charts.
2. Charts should be created with students so that they have some ownership of what goes on it, and will therefore refer to it. It is not necessary that the entire chart is created together, but it should not be something that is completely pre-made either. Charts should be a work in progress, one that helps students to remember the major points of the mini lessons you teach.
3. There has to be some system in place that helps students to remember to refer to charts when needed. After all, that is why they are created…to help students become independent problem solvers! Systems could include simple things such as having students post-it note the chart they used (or want to use); students can sign charts they have become “expert” on and then other students can go to them for help; teachers could ask students “Which chart could help you with that?” during mini-lessons, after workshop shares or conferences. The idea is to constantly remind students to use the charts and information that is available to them. They are NOT wallpaper!
Characteristics of Charts:
– be clear, easy to understand and easy to find.
– display content that is current and supports complex skills.
– have a clear purpose.
– include steps for how to do specific strategies or procedures.
– have visuals including symbols, pictures, or photos to go with words.
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