Skill of using Blackboard

1. Skill of Using Blackboard
Dr.M.Deivam
Assistant Professor
Department of Education
The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University),
Gandhigram, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu – 624 302

3. Blackboard
Writing
An indicator
of teacher
personality
/ quality
Mirror of
the
teaching
work
Important
visual aid
for teaching
It bring
honor to
the teacher

4. Blackboard
• Blackboard must be cleaned before or after
use of it with a good duster.
• If black board is very big then it is convenient
to divide it vertically.
• Good quality chalks must be used. They
should not make scratching voice while
writing on black board.

5. Clarity
• The size of the letter should be legible and
large.
• Adequate spacing between two letters while
writing.
• Adequate spacing between two words while
writing.
• The diagram should be simple and large
while drawing.

6. Layout
• Use of space is well-balanced (need same
amount of space).
• Arrangement of words, sentence and
lines neatly done.
• Notes or Valid points are arranged
systematically.

7. Highlighting or emphasis
• Using the colour chalks to write
important words or sentences.
• Using the colour chalks to underline the
important points.
• Classification should be written in large
dark letters.

8. Presentation technique
• Concepts should be clear and precise.
• Student participation also important, we may
allow student to write their ideas on
blackboard.
• Time allocation needed, according to subject
content.
• Presentation of ideas should be simple and
neat.

9. An appraisal guide – Blackboard
Components Yes No
Clarity
1. Writing is large enough
2. Adequate spacing between two letters
3. Adequate spacing two words
4. Diagrams simple or large enough
Layout
1. Use of space is well-balanced
2. The arrangement is neatly done
3. Notes or sentences are arranged
systematically

10. Cont.,
Highlighting or emphasis
1. Coloured chalks are used suitably.
2. Important words are underlined.
3. Labeling done in large dark letters
Presentation technique
1. Concepts are clear and precise
2. Students participation
3. Time allocation is relevant
4. Presentation of ideas – simple and neat
5. Cleaning the board after usage
Please (√) at the relevant column.