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Indicator
IV.C.2
Teaching aids and/or materials are used
properly and accommodate the range of individual differences among
learners.
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Definition(s) and/or
Explanation(s)
Teaching Aids
Methods:
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are things used by the
teacher to enhance learning
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adapt equipment to meet
learner needs
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stimulate high levels of
learner interest and involvement
Learning materials:
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enhance the effectiveness of
learning activities
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include, but are not limited
to, textbooks, computers, microscopes, and items in the media center
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Classroom Examples
Elementary
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In a third-grade science
lesson, the teacher uses two different kinds of slides in a projector to
show learners examples of density in matter. One slide depicts the
density of two different liquids (water and glue) and another slide
depicts the density of solids (granite and wood). As the slides are
shown, the teacher asks learners to compare and contrast the slide
pictures and to give examples of liquids and solids from their own
experiences. The slides are projected so that all learners can see and
they remain projected until sufficient questioning and answering ends.
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In a second-grade
language arts class, ESOL students listen to simple predictable stories
with controlled vocabulary. Language-proficient learners listen to
reading passages on or above grade level from many genres of various
cultures and topics.
Secondary
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In a wood-shop class, the
teacher demonstrates the proper and safe use of a table saw while
learners observe with interest and take notes. Subsequently, the teacher
points out different parts of the table saw and asks various learners to
name the different parts and to describe their functions. While one
learner responds, other learners are told to listen and to provide
feedback about correct and incorrect responses.
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In an honors English I
class, learners are allowed to individually select from a variety of
literary pieces and to subsequently identify examples of figurative
language (oxymoron, metaphor, simile, and personification).
New Secondary
New
In a French class, before viewing a film
on the Paris Metro, a hearing impaired learner is seated closer to the T.V.
Learners then play the game Paris-Metro in groups.
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