ILLUSTRATION SKILL
You must have
observed that some abstract ideas or concepts are very difficult to teach. In
spite of their best efforts of
explaining the concepts, the teachers are unable to convey the true sense and
meaning of the concepts. This difficulty of the teacher can be solved easily if
they are able to master the skill of illustrating with examples.
What are components of the skill of illustrating with
examples ? Let us think on them.
1.
Components
of Skill
1.
Formulating Simple Example.
2.
Formulating Relevant Example.
3.
Formulating Interesting Example.
4.
Using Appropriate Media for Example.
5.
Using Examples by Induc-to-Deductive Approach.
Let us compare your views with the following :
Formulating Simple
Example : A simple example is one
which is related to the previous knowledge of pupils. It should be according to
the age level, grade level and the background of pupils.
Formulating
Relevant Example : An example is
relevant to the concept, when the concept or the rule can be applied to it.
This means to say that the rule is explained by the example.
Formulating
Interesting Example : An example is
interesting if it can arouse curiosity and interest of pupils. This can be
judged by the attending behaviour of students. If the pupils keenly attend to
the example, it is really interesting.
Using Appropriate
Media for Examples : Appropriateness
of media refers to its suitability to age level, grade level, maturity and to
the unit taught. The decision about the nature of media, whether verbal or non
verbal depends on the nature of concept.
Using Examples by
Inducto-Deductive Approach : This
involves the teacher giving examples relating to the concept or rule to clarify
it. The pupils on the basis of the examples given, formulate the rule. After
this the teacher asks the pupils to give examples to test whether the pupils
have rightly understood the concept or not.
