Activity Aids

Presented by

Talib Hussain Roll # 20 Hina Ambreen Roll # 26 Farzana Aziz Roll# 33

Activity Aids

Demonstration

Presented by

Talib Hussain Roll # 20

Activity aids

They are potent motivators.

They lend reality to the classroom teaching and link instruction with real life.

They develop interest in students.

They make learning more permanent.

They help a continuity of thought.

They save time and make learning solid and durable.

Type of activity aids

Demonstration. Experimentation. Field work Dramatic CAI

Demonstration Method

Demonstration is a learning activity which is performed by a student, a group of 3 to 4 members or a teacher while the rest become observers. Teacher-dominatedTeachers show how to operate, manipulate an equipment while the class observes

Demonstration Method

Teacher should be knowledgeable in preparing the apparatus needed according to the steps to be followedThe rest of the class becomes focused on the activity and concentration on the subject is assured

Advantages of demonstration

Follows a systematic procedureHelpful in conducting session and using computer programsPossible wastage of time, effort and resources will be avoided if demonstration is well-plannedSmall number of equipment is neededStimulate students to be more analytical

Advantages of demonstration

Follows a systematic procedureHelpful in conducting session and using computer programsPossible wastage of time, effort and resources will be avoided if demonstration is well-plannedSmall number of equipment is neededStimulate students to be more analytical

Disadvantages of demonstration

All contents can not be coveredAll students can not participateLow thinking in fast demonstrationNo discussionOnly useful for skilled subjectsLack of sincerity

Suggestion

Teacher should be sincere, diligent and skilled personDemonstrator should prepare himself for demonstration and encourage the learnersDemonstration should followed discussionAdvance planning is essential for effective demonstrationSummarize the concepts in few wordsList visual aids such as graphs, drawing, computer driven aids and models etcDemonstration must have the ability to use audio visual aids with expertiseDetermine the concept with good examples

Example How to focus a microscopePerforming First-AidHow to mix ingredients for a menu

Activity Aids

Field Trip

Presented by

Hina Ambreen Roll # 26

Field TripField trips require significant planning for teachers and administrators,Students see a field trip as a free day out of the classroom. Students experience that they never has in the classroom.

Interactive learning

Field trips help students interact with what they are learning. The students are able to see, manipulate or participate physically. Students are able to see elements with their eyes rather than reading.

Entertainment

Field trips provide entertainment for students.They serve as a powerful motivator for students.Fieldtrips provide kids with a refresher that make them more focused in the classroom. Learning and fun make a great combination for learners.

Extension of classroom study

Field trips take the learning from classroom to life.Field trips can answer the question of how learning can be applied in life.There are also opportunities to incorporate experience back into classroom activity.Through presentations, slide shows and answering questions, the kids can learn the lessons.

Social Interaction

Field trip places the kids in a different social environment. They meet a new set of adults and possibly other children.These interactions teach them how to behave in different settings.It fosters a sense of teamwork among the students.

New Experiences

Many children don't get to experience the typical field trip locations with their families.A school trip gives students the opportunity to experience new venues. All parents are not able to take their kids to zoos, museums and other field trip destinations.Field trips take a great deal of work and energy, broadening the student’s ability.

Activity Aids

Classroom Experiments

Presented by

Farzana Aziz Roll# 33

What are Classroom Experiments?

Classroom experiments are activities where students work in groups on inquiry questions.Materials provide students with the means of collecting data through interaction with typical laboratory materials,Decision making environment leads to discovery-based learning.The instructor acts as facilitator, asks leading questions and draws results.Focusing on ideas, students need to understand correctly to support deep learning. 

What are Classroom Experiments?

Classroom experiments differ from classroom demonstrations because the students are involved in collecting data or observations. All experiments involve observations to solve a problem. Classroom experiments help students learn more about the material they are studying.An observational experiment where students "see what happens" can also be useful. 

Why Teach with Classroom Experiments??Experiments can be used either to introduce new ideas or to clarify puzzling aspects of topics.If the result of an experiment is surprising, students are in the position to build new ideas. If the experiment has been understood correctly, students extend the concept to another application. Note that some classroom experiments may need to take place in a laboratory.

Experiments help teacher achieve Goals

Student Learning OutcomesInstructor Satisfaction With TeachingTeaching Evaluation ScoresThe method is built on research on learning. It shows that most students do not respond best to pure "chalk and talk," but rather to "active learning" environments. Classroom Experiments keep learners engaged.

How to teach with Classroom Experiments

Conducting a classroom experiment is easy to do.It is good idea to use an experiment that someone has prepared.A published experiment contains detailed instructions for conducting the experiment. 

Example of teaching with Classroom Experiments

Find Classroom Experiments and related in-class activities,Teaching notes, how to use classroom experiments in your own class. Get ideas, how to create own classroom experiments. 

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