Chapter 7
Instructional Aids and
Training Technologies
Review Chapter 5
Teaching Methods
• Lecture
• Guided Discussion
• Demonstration Performance
• Group Learning
• Computer Based Training
Review Chapter 6
Critique and Evaluation
Characteristics of a Good
Critique
Objective
Flexible
Acceptable
Comprehensive
Constructive
Organized
Thoughtful
Specific
Evaluation
• Has learning occurred?
• Evaluation
– Oral Quizzes
– Written test
– Performance test
Written Test
• Characteristics of a good test
– Reliable
– Valid
– Usable
– Objective
– Comprehensive
– Discriminate
Instructional Aid Theory
Enhance main points
Usable bits
Simple
Advantages of Visual Aids
Retention of material
Overcome language barriers
Clarify relationships
Save time
Guidelines for Instructional Aids
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Support lesson objective
Be student centered
Build on previous lesson
Be consistent with learning principles
Appeal to students
Maintain attention and interest
Guidelines for Instructional Aids
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Encourage student participation
Provide stimuli and reinforcement
Have high quality
Be complete and accurate
Contain appropriate terminology
Be sequenced
Guidelines for Instructional Aids
• Be easy to understand
• Include safety precautions
Types of Instructional Aids
Chalk or Marker Board
• Advantages
–Reusable
–Joint instructor/student activity
Chalk or Marker Board
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Keep board clean
Erase irrelevant material
Keep required materials close
Practice
Write large
Don’t overcrowd
Keep it short and simple
Chalk or Marker Board
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Make one point at a time
Make neat drawings
Use colored markers
Underline for emphasis
Use upper part of board
Stand to one side
Use pointer
Adjust lighting
Supplemental Printed Material
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Photos
Pictures
Drawings
Murals
Cartoons
Charts
Diagrams
Graphs
Enhanced Training Materials
• Training Syllabi
• Maneuvers Guidebook
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Projected Materials
Videos
Multimedia
Mockups
Future Developments?