SKILL OF USING BLACK BOARD
Introduction
You are aware of the black board as a visual teaching aid
and its significance in the teaching-learning process.
Components of Skill
1.
Legibility of Handwriting
2.
Neatness of Black Board Work
3.
Appropriateness of Black Board Work
Legibility of Handwriting : How will you increase the legibility of your handwriting on the black board ?
You are right if you suggest the following points :
1.
Each
letter should be distinct : There
should be no confusion in the shape of the letters such as
1.
c, e, l , t.
2.
Adequate spacing between two letters and two
words.
3.
The slantness of each letter should be nearly
vertical.
4.
Size of the letters should be such that they are
legible from the end of the class.
5.
The size of small letters should be same and
size of the capital letters should also be same.
6.
The size of the capital letters should be
slightly greater than that of the small letters.
7.
Thickness of the lines should be of same width.
Neatness in Black
Board Works : You can make your
Black Board neat and clean if you follow the following points :
(1) Straightness of lines : The neatness of the black board increases if
you write in straight lines parallel to the base of the black board.
(2) Adequate Spacing between the Lines :
(i ) The
words/sentences should be written in straight lines parallel to the base of the
black board.
(ii) There
should be adequate spacing between the lines.
(3) Avoidance of Overwriting : In order to keep the black board work
neat and clean there should be no over writing.
(4) Focusing the Relevant Matter : In order to keep the black board neat and
clean :
i.
Erase the unrelated and irrelevant work and work
not required.
ii.
Retain the relevant matter.
(5) Appropriateness of Black Board Work
: The appropriateness of black board
work includes the following points :
i.
Continuity
in points : The points of the lesson
should be logically arranged one after the other in a sequence.
ii.
Brevity
and simplicity : Write only the
salient points in a simple and clear language.
iii.
Drawing
attention and Focusing : Underline
the important points or use coloured chalk for drawing the pupils’ attention.
iv.
Illustrations
and Diagrams : Illustrations and
diagrams should be simple, large and clear to convey the idea easily and
conveniently. As this skill needs long practice to achieve the goal and so no
micro-lesson plan is given.
