INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE

Module 4 Lesson 4.2

Designing & Using Effective

Learning Aids

ICITAP PHILIPPINES
 MULTI-SENSORY LEARNING
We learn:
Taste Touch Smell
1% 2% 4%
Hearing
11%

Sight
83%

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2017
 TRAINING OBJECTIVES
After the lesson, the participants will be able to:
1. Explain each of the six purposes of learning aids.
2. Elaborate on each of the five requirements of
learning aids.
3. Enumerate all the different types of learning aids.
4. Create an effective PowerPoint presentation
employing all the techniques discussed in the
lesson.

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 “Name different examples of
learning aids that you may have
previously used, or seen, or
anything that you know about.”

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 LEARNING AID
• Any material, equipment or device that assists
the participant in mastering the session
objectives.

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 Purposes of Learning Aids
Simplifying simplify complex or obscure material

Focusing
attention keep the lesson from getting sidetracked

Making points
memorable multi-sensory learning; dramatic

Virtual
experience use of videos, audio tapes, virtual reality

Creating
variety improve participant concentration

Saving time makes understanding the content easier

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Five Requirements of Effective Learning Aids

Visible

Practical Simple
Effective
Learning Aids

Interesting Accurate

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 Types of Learning Aids
1. PowerPoint Presentation
2. Overhead projector slides/transparencies
3. White or Black Board
4. Handouts
5. Flip charts
6. Video or Film
7. Artefacts or Props or Actual Items
8. Charts or Posters or Worksheets
9. Tape recorders or audio tapes
10.Computers
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 Designing Effective
PowerPoint Presentation

1. Have a simple & consistent design

2. Choose contrasting color for fonts &
background
3. Choose easy to read fonts – avoid fancy fonts.
For font size, consider the following:
– size of the venue
– location of the white screen
– position of the projector

Module 4 Lesson 4.2

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2017
Indicates maximum distance (feet) that the audience should be
seated to easily read the textModule
according
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 Designing Effective
PowerPoint Presentation

4. Simplify & limit number of words on each

screen
5. Avoid use of flashy transitions
6. Avoid overuse of special effects (sound effect,
animation, etc)
7. Use good quality images that reinforce &
complement your message
8. Keep one thought/idea per slide

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 Designing Effective
PowerPoint Presentation

9. Limit essential information only

10.Keep in mind that the PowerPoint
presentation is only a learning aid.

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 PRACTICAL EXERCISE
1. Pair with your working partner.
2. Create a PowerPoint presentation following
the guidelines discussed in the lesson.
3. Follow the sequence of your lesson plan in
doing the PowerPoint presentation.
4. Have your partner review your work.
5. Instructors are available to assist you.

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2017
 SUMMARY

1. Explain each of the six purposes of learning aids.

2. Elaborate on each of the five requirements of
learning aids.
3. Enumerate all the different types of learning aids.
4. Create an effective PowerPoint presentation
employing all the techniques discussed in the
lesson.

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2017
FEEDBACK

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