Exploring the Use of Training Aids for Effective Instruction
Discover the significance of training aids in enhancing student learning experiences and improving instructional effectiveness. Learn about the different types of training aids available, how to select the appropriate aid, and the impact of visual content on learning retention. This comprehensive guide will equip instructors with valuable insights into optimizing educational delivery methods.
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JUNIOR LEADERS COURSE INST4 The Use Of Training Aids
INTRODUCTION During this lesson we will be looking at Training Aids in a lesson The reason we are covering this subject is so that as an instructor you will have an understanding of the ways in which a training aid can assist a student s learning. By the end of this lesson you will be able to: - appropriate selection of training aids - types of training aids available - have an understanding of how best they can be used Slide 2
DEFINITION Anything that helps an instructor to present a lesson in more effective and interesting way. Aims - support the instructor - deliver teaching / practice stages of the lesson - present information in a more interesting and effective way. Slide 3
TYPES OF TRAINING AIDS Handouts Chalkboards / Whiteboards Magnetic and Blanket boards Charts Overhead Projectors PowerPoint presentations Slide 4
TYPES OF TRAINING AIDS Actual Item (map, compass, etc ) Films / Videos / DVDs Computers Simulators Prop (cut away model, mock up) Slide 5
SELECTING A TRAINING AID Factors depend on - type of learning - ability of students - visual Content Slide 6
TYPES OF LEARNING 120 Info forgotten Info retained 100 80 60 40 20 0 Reading Hearing Seeing See & Hear Saying Say & Do Slide 7
ABILITY OF STUDENTS Training Aids aim to simplify instruction, add interest and save time in explanations Recruits may need maps, video and models to learn map reading where 2nd years may only need maps Slide 8
VISUAL CONTENT 11% 4% 2% 1% Sight Hearing Smell Touch Taste 82% Slide 9
THE OHP Retire OHP- Update to digital presentations. Readily Available most cadets units have, cheaper than other options Class Control don t have to look away Legibility usable in daylight Ready Reference slides can be used in future lessons Slide 10
QUALITY VISUAL TRAINING AIDS Readable letter (font) style Capitals for short titles only No more than 5 points per page Contrast letter colour to background Avoid small lettering Slide 11
QUESTIONS? Slide 12
SUMMARY Training Aids are an important part of any lesson and attention should be paid to the type of learning, the background and ability of students and the visual content of each training aid. During this lesson we have looked at the types of training aids available and why they are used. The reason we have covered this subject is to assist you when preparing lessons for the future. Slide 13
