LUANSHYA TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS COLLEGE MANAGEMENT BOARD

ASSIGNMENT

DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL TEACHING

LEARNING RESOURCES & TECHNOLOGY

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This assignment contains a total number of SEVEN questions; you are required to answer ALL
questions in any order.

2. Marks for each question are shown in parenthesis [ ] and each question carries equal marks of
20.

3. Total marks obtainable : 140%

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Question One

a) Projected aids are an important tool in teaching and learning. Briefly describe the
principle on which projected aids work.
[8 marks]
b) One of the measures that govern effective use of the chalkboard or white board is “good
writing.” Briefly explain what good writing involves. [12
marks]

QUESTION Two

Refer to Figure Q1 and answer the following questions:

i. State one disadvantage for each of the color combinations

a) Reds and Oranges [ 2 marks]
b) Greens, Blues and Browns [ 2 marks]
c) Reds and Greens [ 2 marks]
ii. When using the color wheel, explain how you can achieve emphasis, contrast and
brilliance. [6 marks]
iii. Explain why white on dark background should not be used if audience is more than
20 ft. away. [8
marks]

Figure Q1: The Color Wheel.

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Question Three

The terms game, simulation and simulation games are often confused with each other.

Explain the major differences between simulation and simulation game. [20
marks]

Question Four

Write brief notes on the following types of charts giving one example for each:

a) Classification chart [ 5 marks]

b) Time line chart [ 5 marks]
c) Ghannt charts [ 5 marks]
d) Organizational chart [ 5 marks]
Question Five

a) List and briefly explain three major categories of instructional aids [9 Marks]
b) Outline Six(6) factors that should be considered when selecting teaching aids [11 Marks]

Question Six

a) Outline Four (4) criteria that must be use when designing and selecting teaching aids.[ 8 Marks]
b) As way of demonstrating the importance of teaching aids, list and briefly explain Five (5) things
that a teacher is expected to do when planning for a successful presentation and use of teaching
aids. [12 Marks]
Question seven

When selecting a book for teaching and learning purposes, a teacher should take into account certain
aspects. List and explain FIVE of these aspects. [ 20 marks]