LB # 13. Teaching with Visual Symbols.

        A picture ,a graph  and all other visual symbols, are worth of thousands words. The proper use of visual symbols will contribute to optimum learning.

        Visual symbols  come in many forms , drawing  cartoons strip drawing ( comic Strip) diagram,  maps, charts, graph.. For these visual symbols to be at your finger tips, you ought to be skilled at making them 

        The collection, preparation  and use of the various visual symbols depends to a great extent on you resourcefulness and creativity. They may be used in different ways and in different phases of the lesson depending on your purpose. If you use them skillfully, your classroom may turn into a behave of busy students.                                                                                                                                                                                                  

LB # 12. The Power of TV and Video in the classroom.

1.  When the film the video and the TV powerful in the classroom?

          The film, video ant TV are powerful in the classroom when they are used appropriately and moderately, they can make the teaching learning process more concrete , lively, colorful and interactive. Its contribute to a more lasting learning because of its visual , audio and motion effects. these audio make learning fun. However , misuse and abuse of their use int he classroom and even at home has far reaching damaging effects in the development of children imaginative and thinking powers and ability to human life.

2.  Why are the film, video and tv powerful in the class?

     
          It is powerful in the class it is because it transmit a wide range of audio- visual materials, including still pictures films, object, specimens , and drama. and it bring the world reality to the home and to the classroom through a "live" broadcast or as a mediated through film and video tape.

3.  What are the some disadvantages or limitations of the use of TV?

   
          Excessive TV viewing works against the development of the child's ability to visualize and to be creative and imaginative, skills that are needed in problem solving.

LB# 11. MAKING THE MOST OF THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND FIELD TRIPS.

1.      What procedures and criteria must be observe in planning and conducting fieldtrips?

                In conducting a field trips we must follow a procedures or a steps to avoid the failed study trips, First is the preliminary planning by the teacher . Which the teacher make a preliminary contacts to a tour on final arrangement with the place to be visited, The final arrangement with the school principal about the details of the field trips the second is the preplanned with the others going on field trips , taking field trips itself and the post field trip follow up activities.

2. What educational benefits derived from field trips?

             Field trips can be fun and educational when they are well executed .

  >The acquisition of lasting concepts and changes in attitudes are rooted on concrete and rich experience. Field trips are opportunities for rich and memorable experience which are fundamental to learning the last.

  >The real world connection is more work but the benefits of broadening teaching beyond textbooks far        outweigh the little bit of time it takes from a teacher's schedule.

  > The field trip can nurture curiosity: build a zest for new experience and a sense of wonder".

3. What community resources can be utilized in learning?

    As a place to visits  popular destinations are museums, zoos, botanical gardens , historical places places of exhibits scenic spots.Performances like a play , a concert, and a dance presentations also form part of community resources.

LB # 10. DEMONSTRATION IN TEACHING

1.       What does demonstration mean?
                           Demonstration is showing how a thing is done and emphasizing of the salient merits, utility, efficiency etc. of an article or a concept a method ,a process or an attitude.

                            And to ensure that  the demonstration works properly  you must to plan and prepare very well before conducting a demonstration. 

2.      What are the things to be considered in preparing and planning a demonstration.?

                          In preparing and Planning demonstration you must consider of the objectives , the materials and equipment in the demonstration. you have planned and rehearsed your demonstration, And as the demonstrator you must prepare your student.

A good demonstration is an audio visual presentation it is not enough that the teacher talks, to be effective his/ her demonstration must be accompanied by any types of visuals. And in actual conduct of the demonstration itself we see to it that we get and sustain the interest of the audience, keep the demonstration simple, focused and clear, do not hurry nor drag out the demonstration, Check with understanding in the process of demonstration and conclude it with summary.
        

LB# 9. TEACHING WITH DRAMATIZED EXPERIENCE

1. What do these dramatic experience include?

             Dramatic experience can range from the formal plays,pageants  to less formal tableau, pantomime 

             puppets and role playing.

2. How can they be use in effective teaching?

             It is effective in teaching if our teaching is dramatic, our students get attracted , interested and affected 

             and moved by what we taught,we will most likely leave an impact on them.