The document discusses the effective use of boards in the classroom. It defines different types of boards like chalkboards, whiteboards, and interactive whiteboards. It provides characteristics of good chalkboards and whiteboards. The document emphasizes the importance of boards as a teaching aid and their advantages. It discusses guidelines for using boards, including planning board work, using stick figures and drawings, and making the best use of available space on the board.
1. Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí
Faculty of Humanities
School of English
Materials Development
Ms. Barraza
The Board and Figure Stick Drawing
Presented by :
Alejandra Avila
Exirith Arauz
April 6th,2016
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2. Table of Contents
Introduction
Definition of concepts
Types of boards
Characteristics of a Good Chalkboard
Characteristics of a Good Whiteboard
Important of the Board as a Teaching Aid
Advantages
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3. Disadvantages
Use of the board
Basic Prerequisites
Guidelines
Planning your Board Work
Materiasl and Equipement
Suggestions in Using the Board
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4. Introduction
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• The board is one of the most used resources in a
classroom
• Teachers and students should learn how to use the
board correctly to make it a powerful aid in the
teaching process
• The board can state important information and
enhance students participation
Back
8. Stick Figure
Simple illustrations made with circles and lines
Illustrate grammatical points and make
them last in learners’ mind
Make class interesting and contextualize
learning
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13. Characteristics of a Good
Chalkboard
Rough Surface
Flat
Height adjusted to the class
Grades Inches
I-II 28
III-IV 32
V-VI 36
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14. • Well located (in front and considering
light)
• Dull to eliminate glare
• Easy to erase and clean
• Wide
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Characteristics of a Good
Chalkboard
15. Characteristics of a Good
Whiteboard
Good erasability
High hardness
Made of porcelain surface ( for heavy use)
It must fit dimensions
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16. It must have accessories
Dry-erase markers
Erasers
Board cleaning products
Magnets
It can has a magnetic
surface
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Characteristics of a Good
Whiteboard
17. Importance of the Board
as a Teaching Aid
Makes teaching effective
Helps classroom management
Controls the pace of learning
It is a natural slide
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18. Useful for different learning abilities
It has flexibility
Enhances student comprehension skills
Multipurpose teaching aid
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Importance of the Board
as a Teaching Aid
19. Advantages of Using a Board
Mistakes can be erased and corrected
Information can be demonstrated
Encourage student’s participation
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20. It is accessible
Easy to use
Electricity is not
necessary for its usage
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Advantages of Using a Board
21. Disadvantages of Using a Board
Eye contact is lost while writing
Material cannot be stored or reused
Chalk dust can affect the class
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Time is limited for complex diagrams
Advanced material preparation in not
possible
Disadvantages of Using a Board
23. Uses of the Board
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Demonstrate facts and processes
Present important information, theories and principles
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Provide a good medium for students’
demonstration
Develop maximum student’s
participation
Students Using the board
Uses of the Board
25. Basic Prerequisites
Start with a clean board
Write legibly and neatly
Practice handwriting
Do not write in capital letters.
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26. Use the right implement
(Dry-erase markers)
Keep the board clear and easy to
read
Consider other ways to display
information
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Basic Prerequisites
31. Free section for
crop up things
Permanent sectionWriting part
Illustration part
(Pictures/drawing)
Impromptu work
part
Table, list, information) (Vocabulary items)
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33. Information Placed in a Board
Permanent or reference material
Low level class- Date
Reminder items
New vocabulary
Model sentences
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34. Material for the Development of
the Lesson
(Largest Part- Central Part)
Pictures to illustrate
Expressions students are practicing
Grammar Rules
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Thursday -April 7th, 2016Let’s compare things around us
We can compare two
people or things with the
comparative form.
Juan Maria
Juan is taller than Maria.
Vocabulary
Short - shorter
Big - bigger
Small - smaller
Fat - fatter
Activity
Compare things and
people around you and
make sentences.
36. Impromptu work
(Erase when the point have been understood)
Work to illustrate
Answer of a question
Back up and explanation
(drawing or written word)
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37. Notes and Reminders
Daily class announcements
Ask me Later – Questions
(Do not/ cannot answer in the
spot)
Reminder of next lesson
preparation
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43. Colors
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When writing
Avoid bright colors
Do not use colors such as
red or green
Use colors such as
black and dark blue
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Hey, look at me!
Use different colors
To make emphasis
Call attention
To separate terms
Use Bright colors to underline
and circle terms.
Colors
47. Stick Drawing
Simple illustration made of circles and lines
It makes the teaching effective
It makes class attractive
It illustrates grammatical points and functions
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49. Characteristics of Stick Drawings
Simple to draw
Create enthusiasm and imagination
Multi-sensory learning experience
Symbolic representation
Visual context
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50. Uses of Stick Drawing in the
Language Class
It supports concepts
It enhances communicative skills
(Ask students about what they
observe)
Family
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51. Stick drawings can be used in all aspects of
language
Grammar
Reading
Vocabulary
Hello!
Greeting
Language Function
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Uses of Stick Drawing in the
Language Class
52. Basic Rules to Follow When
Using Stick Drawings
Maintain consistency
Avoid confusing surroundings
Maintain connectivity in sequential pictures
Draw margins on the board
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53. Show meaning of the word
Make questions as drawing
Draw big things first and details at the end
Make the drawing clear and simple
Take care of drawings size
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Basic Rules to Follow When
Using Stick Drawings
54. Making the Best Use of the Board
Use colors to make the board
attractive
Use boards as temporary display
areas
(Pictures, diagrams, key words…)
Adjust size
Write just the essential
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55. Give directions
(write or not to write information on the board)
Clean the board
Build up the board work bit by bit
Involve students in writing
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Making the Best Use of the Board
58. Writing on the Board
Write clearly
(Large letter)
Write in a straight line
(Place grid lines in your board)
Stand in a way that does not hide the board
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Talk as you are writing
(Involve the class)
Write from left to right
Make Pauses
Use correct spelling
and grammar
Allow taking notes
Writing on the Board
62. Conclusion
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• Boards are more than just a mean to
inform in the class
• Now we as future teachers are aware of
how useful and interactive can be these
devices
• By following some recommendations and
being creative teachers can engage
students in a positive learning environment
63. References
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