Sunday, March 9, 2014

MODULE 6 - SKILL OF BLACKBOARD WRITING

SKILL OF BLACKBOARD WRITING








Prologue
Blackboard is an important visual aid used by teachers for effective teaching. A teacher makes extensive use of blackboard in his or her daily classroom teaching for working our problems, deriving formulae, proving theorems, drawing figures, constructing geometrical figures and so on.  This module is discussed in detail about skill of blackboard writing and its components.

Objectives
          On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:
Ø  Argue the meaning of skill of blackboard writing;
Ø  Acquire the knowledge of skill of blackboard writing;
Ø  Express the microteaching cycle and its significance.
Ø  Enlighten the components of skill of blackboard writing;
Ø  Appreciate the meaning of skill of blackboard writing;

SKILL OF BLACKBOARD WRITING
Blackboard is an important visual aid used by teachers for effective teaching. A teacher makes extensive use of blackboard in his or her daily classroom teaching for working our problems, deriving formulae, proving theorems, drawing figures, constructing geometrical figures and so on. Every teacher should be proficient in the skill of using blackboard. Good blackboard writing leads to the following:
Ø  Clarity in the understanding of concepts
Ø  Reinforcement of the idea which is being verbally presented.
Ø  Conveying a holistic picture of the content.
Ø  Adding variety to the lesson and drawing attention of the pupils to the key concepts.

Components and Description of Skill of Blackboard Writing
S.No.
Components
Description of Behaviour
1
Legibility in handwriting
Ø  Distinct letters
Ø  Adequate spacing between letters and words
Ø  Adequate size for the letters
Ø  Different sizes for capital and small letters
Ø  Uniform size for all capital letters
Ø  Uniform size for all small letters

2
Neatness in blackboard work
Ø  Straightness of lines
Ø  Adequate spacing between the lines
Ø  Avoiding overwriting
Ø  Focusing the relevant matter
3
Appropriateness of blackboard work
Ø  Continuity in the ideas
Ø  Brevity and simplicity
Ø  Drawing attention and focusing








Assignment
Ø  Make a PowerPoint presentation for skill of blackboard writing and its components.
Ø  Write an episode for skill of blackboard writing in teaching of mathematics.
Ø  Practice the skill of blackboard writing for teaching of mathematics.

FAQ
Ø  Describe the components of skill of blackboard writing.
Ø  What are the components involved in skill of blackboard writing?
Ø  What is the meaning of legibility in skill of blackboard writing?
Ø  How do you use blackboard effectively in your classroom?
Ø  What are the uses of blackboard in teaching of mathematics?
Ø  List out some of activities for making a blackboard as a meaningful teaching aids.

Quiz
Micro teaching is
a) Teaching method                                 b) Teaching process
c) Teacher training technique                     d) Stimulation process
In the below, which is not related to skill of blackboard writing?
a) Distinct letters                                     b) avoid overwriting
c) Adequate spacing between letters           d) change in speech pattern
In the below, which is not related to skill of blackboard writing?
a) Proximity                                           b) avoid overwriting
c) Adequate spacing between letters           d) underlying the important points
The first step of micro teaching cycle is
a) Replan                                               b) Teaching
c)  Feedback                                          d) Planning    
 
Glossary
Distinct                   =       separate
Adequate                =       enough
Appropriateness       =       suitability
Clarity                    =       clearness
Continuity               =        connection

Epilogue
Every teacher should be proficient in the skill of using blackboard. Good blackboard writing leads to the following: Clarity in the understanding of concepts; Reinforcement of the idea which is being verbally presented; Conveying a holistic picture of the content; Adding variety to the lesson and drawing attention of the pupils to the key concepts. This module has attempted to throw some light on the skill of blackboard writing and its components.



1 comment:

  1. nice work .pls make all teaching skills notes.
    thanks alot

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