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Skill of Using Black Board

IntroductionIntroduction Black board or chalk board is visual Black board or chalk board is visual

aid, most widely used by teachers for aid, most widely used by teachers for class room instruction.class room instruction.

Skill of using black board is important Skill of using black board is important because –because – A good black board work brings about A good black board work brings about

clarity in understanding the concepts.clarity in understanding the concepts. The ideas are presented clearly without any The ideas are presented clearly without any

ambiguity or irrelevance on the black board.ambiguity or irrelevance on the black board. A good black board work gives whole A good black board work gives whole

picture of the lesson.picture of the lesson. A skillfully used black board work adds A skillfully used black board work adds

variety to the lesson and draws attention of variety to the lesson and draws attention of the pupils.the pupils.

General Points to Keep in Mind

Check the condition of the black board for its usability like smoothness.

Check the light-neither be too bright nor too dim. Check whether blackboard is clear before and after the use. Keep required amount of chalks and a duster. Stand on one side of the blackboard and do not come in

between the board and the pupils. Use a pointer for explaining various points especially, that of

a diagram. Avoid squeezing noise of the chalk while writing. Press the chalk while writing, in such a way that it does not

strain your fingers but at the same time the writing should be bright.

Clean and erase the blackboard in such a way that it does not get filled with chalk dust, never use fingers to erase.

Avoid committing mistakes in the content written on the blackboard.

Components of Components of the Skillthe Skill1.1. Legibility of hand writingLegibility of hand writing

2.2. Neatness in black board Neatness in black board workwork

3.3. Appropriateness of work on Appropriateness of work on the black board.the black board.

Continuity in the pointsContinuity in the points Brevity and simplicityBrevity and simplicity Drawing attention and focusingDrawing attention and focusing

1. Legibility of hand 1. Legibility of hand writingwriting Distinct difference between letters. Every letter Distinct difference between letters. Every letter

should be distinct.should be distinct. Spacing between letters and words should not be Spacing between letters and words should not be

too little or too great.too little or too great. Slantness of each letter should be closest to the Slantness of each letter should be closest to the

vertical because it makes reading easier.vertical because it makes reading easier. Size of the letters should be large enough to be Size of the letters should be large enough to be

read by the students of the last row.read by the students of the last row. Size of the capital letters should be just bigger Size of the capital letters should be just bigger

than that of small letters, but not much than that of small letters, but not much exaggerated.exaggerated.

Sizes of the capital and small letters – all the Sizes of the capital and small letters – all the capitals should be of the same size and all small capitals should be of the same size and all small letters should be of the same size.letters should be of the same size.

Thickness of the lines should be in same width.Thickness of the lines should be in same width.

2. Neatness in Black Board 2. Neatness in Black Board WorkWork

The neatness of the black board The neatness of the black board work includes -work includes -

1.1. The words and sentences should be written in The words and sentences should be written in horizontal line. Parallel to the base of black horizontal line. Parallel to the base of black board.board.

2.2. There should be adequate spacing between the There should be adequate spacing between the lines.lines.

3.3. There should not be over writing.There should not be over writing.

4.4. Relevant matter, which is to be focused during Relevant matter, which is to be focused during class room work should be retained on the black class room work should be retained on the black board.board.

3. Appropriateness of 3. Appropriateness of written work on the black written work on the black

boardboard The content is of two The content is of two

types-letters/words/sentences and types-letters/words/sentences and diagrams/illustrations. The appropriateness of the diagrams/illustrations. The appropriateness of the

work includes continuity, brevity and simplicity, and work includes continuity, brevity and simplicity, and drawing attention and focusing.drawing attention and focusing. Continuity in the points:Continuity in the points:

- - There should be continuity in the points being There should be continuity in the points being presented on the black board. presented on the black board.

- The pupils will know how the lesson has been - The pupils will know how the lesson has been developed.developed.

- Continuity means a point should be logically - Continuity means a point should be logically related to the previous one.related to the previous one.

Brevity and simplicity:Brevity and simplicity:

- - While writing summary at the end of the lesson While writing summary at the end of the lesson give only the salient points in the lesson, which give only the salient points in the lesson, which form the gist. form the gist.

- Write in simple and clear language.- Write in simple and clear language.

Drawing attention and focusing:Drawing attention and focusing:

- - Underline the important points.Underline the important points.

- Use colored chalks to draw the pupils’ - Use colored chalks to draw the pupils’ attention, for emphasizing some points or for attention, for emphasizing some points or for bringing contrast with other matter being bringing contrast with other matter being presented on the black board.presented on the black board.

Observation Schedule for the skill of Using Black Board

Name of the student teacher:……………………..

Roll No:………………Class:………………………

Topic:…………………………………………………

Name of the Supervisor:…………………………...

Date:………………....Time Duration:……………..

Teach/Reteach:……………………………………..

Components Not at all very Components Not at all very muchmuch

Legibility of HandwritingLegibility of Handwriting

1.1. Every letter is distinctEvery letter is distinct 0 1 2 3 4 5 60 1 2 3 4 5 62.2. Adequate spacing is there betweenAdequate spacing is there between two letters.two letters. 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5

6 63.3. Adequate spacing is there betweenAdequate spacing is there between two wordstwo words 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5

6 64.4. The slantness of each letter is closestThe slantness of each letter is closest to the vertical.to the vertical. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 65.5. The size of the letter is large enough toThe size of the letter is large enough to be read from the far end of the room. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6be read from the far end of the room. 0 1 2 3 4 5 66.6. The size of the capital letters is just The size of the capital letters is just bigger than the small letters and not so bigger than the small letters and not so big as to form an obstacle in reading. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6big as to form an obstacle in reading. 0 1 2 3 4 5 67.7. All the capital letters are of the same size. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6All the capital letters are of the same size. 0 1 2 3 4 5 68.8. All the small letters are of the same size. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6All the small letters are of the same size. 0 1 2 3 4 5 69.9. The thickness of the lines is of the same The thickness of the lines is of the same width. width. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Components Components Not at all very muchNot at all very much

Neatness in blackboard workNeatness in blackboard work

1.1. The words and sentences written areThe words and sentences written are

parallel to the base of the blackboard. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6parallel to the base of the blackboard. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

2.2. There is adequate spacing between There is adequate spacing between

the lines.the lines. 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 5 65 6

3.3. There is no overwriting. There is no overwriting. 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 5 65 6

4.4. Only the relevant matter which is underOnly the relevant matter which is under

the focus of classroom discussion is the focus of classroom discussion is

retained on the board.retained on the board. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Components Components Not at all very muchNot at all very much

Appropriateness of written work on the blackboardAppropriateness of written work on the blackboard

1.1. There is continuity in the points beingThere is continuity in the points being

presented on the blackboardpresented on the blackboard 0 1 2 3 4 5 60 1 2 3 4 5 6

2.2. The points written on the blackboardThe points written on the blackboard

are brief and simple.are brief and simple. 0 1 2 3 4 5 60 1 2 3 4 5 6

3.3. Only the important points are underlinedOnly the important points are underlined

to draw the pupils’ attention. to draw the pupils’ attention. 0 1 2 3 4 5 60 1 2 3 4 5 6

4.4. Colored chalks are used suitably. Colored chalks are used suitably. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

5.5. Diagrams/illustrations are developed alongDiagrams/illustrations are developed along

with the lesson.with the lesson. 0 1 2 3 4 5 60 1 2 3 4 5 6

6.6. The diagrams are simple, large, clear andThe diagrams are simple, large, clear and 0 1 2 3 4 5 60 1 2 3 4 5 6

proportionate in size.proportionate in size. 0 1 2 3 4 5 60 1 2 3 4 5 6 There are no unnecessary details in the There are no unnecessary details in the

diagrams/illustrations.diagrams/illustrations. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Observation Schedule for the skill of Observation Schedule for the skill of Using BlackboardUsing Blackboard

Class : VIIIClass : VIIISub : ScienceSub : Science Unit : Circulatory SystemUnit : Circulatory System

Teacher : Today we will learn about Teacher : Today we will learn about “The Circulatory System”.“The Circulatory System”.1.1. It consists of The BloodIt consists of The Blood2.2. The Blood VesselsThe Blood Vessels3.3. The HeartThe Heart4.4. The Constituents of the blood are PlasmaThe Constituents of the blood are Plasma5.5. Red Blood CorpusclesRed Blood Corpuscles6.6. The White Blood CorpusclesThe White Blood Corpuscles7.7. There are three different types of Blood vessels – arteries, veins and There are three different types of Blood vessels – arteries, veins and

capillaries.capillaries.8.8. The third and the most important part of the circulatory system is the The third and the most important part of the circulatory system is the

heart.heart.

The Internal Structure of the HeartThe Internal Structure of the Heart(The teacher draws the structure of the Heart)(The teacher draws the structure of the Heart)The Heart is divided into four chambers, they areThe Heart is divided into four chambers, they are1.1. The Right AuricleThe Right Auricle2.2. The Right VentricleThe Right Ventricle3.3. The Left AuricleThe Left Auricle4.4. The Left VentricleThe Left Ventricle The blood cannot flow from the right to the left side but it flows The blood cannot flow from the right to the left side but it flows

from the right auricle to the right ventricle through the from the right auricle to the right ventricle through the Tricuspid ValveTricuspid Valve, and from the left auricle to the left ventricle , and from the left auricle to the left ventricle through through Bicuspid valve.Bicuspid valve.

The two veins The two veins – Superior vena cava and Inferior vena cava – – Superior vena cava and Inferior vena cava – brings the blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.brings the blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.

There are four Pulmonary VeinsThere are four Pulmonary Veins – Which bring pure blood – Which bring pure blood from the lungs to the left auricle. from the lungs to the left auricle.

AortaAorta is the biggest artery which takes the pure blood to the is the biggest artery which takes the pure blood to the different parts of the body.different parts of the body.

The heartThe heart

ReferencesReferences

Allen, D. W., Allen, D. W., Microteaching: A Microteaching: A Description.Description. Stanford Stanford University, University, California, 1966. (Mimeo).California, 1966. (Mimeo).

B.K.Passi,(1976), B.K.Passi,(1976), Becoming Better Becoming Better Teacher-Micro Teacher-Micro teaching Approach,teaching Approach, Sahitya Sahitya Mudranalaya, Mudranalaya, Ahmedabad-22.Ahmedabad-22.

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