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Seminars on. Communication Skills. VI: Chalkboard – Fred Meyer VII: Teacher Performer – Joe Hanus VIII: Questioning – Fred Meyer X: Non-Verbal – Jim O’Brien. Seminar VI Communication Skills:. Using the Chalkboard. Fred Meyer. The Chalkboard. “The inventor or introducer
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Seminars on Communication Skills VI: Chalkboard – Fred Meyer VII: Teacher Performer – Joe Hanus VIII: Questioning – Fred Meyer X: Non-Verbal – Jim O’Brien
SeminarVI Communication Skills: Using the Chalkboard Fred Meyer
The Chalkboard “The inventor or introducer of the blackboard deserves to be ranked among the best contributors to learning and science, if not among the best benefactors of mankind.” Josiah Bumstead, 1841
Group Activity Why is the chalkboard uniquely effective as a medium for classroom instruction? (List the top three reasons) Study Guide, page 27
Why is the Chalkboard Effective? • Self-pacing • Information remains visible and can be used later in the class • Allows flexibility, spontaneity, and non-linearity • Can be used to develop students’ drawing skills • No broken parts, burned out bulbs, power loss… • Can be used with lights on
But it’s only effective… …if you know how to use it. “The most important props in most classrooms are the blackboard and overhead projector. Though commonplace and easily taken for granted,both need to be used effectively.” Wankat & Oreovicz, Ch. 6
Fred, why are you using PowerPoint to teach people how to write with chalk?
How to Write • Write BIG. • Write legibly. • Use consistent format and case. • Put space between words. • Write boldly. • Press hard on chalk. • Press the edge of chalk (should form a point). • ATTACK the blackboard (should hear chalk).
Posture Is Important! • Shoulders facing blackboard • Hand directly in front of shoulder • Move your body as you write • Bend at knees when writing low
Organization & Emphasis • Indentation • Grouping • Underlining • Clouds • Color
Why Five Colors? • Show the hierarchy of ideas. • Add visual life to material. • Enhance clarity of drawings. • A trademark! Use a consistent color scheme.
Are you ready to jam?!? Let’s do some chalkboard aerobics
Do not write... • Lengthy definitions/descriptions. • Anything unimportant. • Large amounts of prepositioned information (unless review material or handout material). Writing takes time. Time is a priceless asset.
What if You Don’t Have Chalkboards? • Get chalkboards, or… • Apply these same techniques with other media. What about PowerPoint?
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Seminar VI Communication Skills: Using the Chalkboard Questions?
What Next? • Physical Models Room tour! • Move to designated classroom for Lab II. • Develop lesson objectives for your first class. • Write objectives on the blackboard. • Discuss. • Mentor’s Wrap-Up. • And then… 4
Tonight:Preparation for Lab III 4 • Mentors will be available. • Working dinner • Prepare for your first class • Goal: Complete set of board notes • Transcribe/compose at the chalkboard. • Then transfer to paper. • “Rehearse” as you write.
Tomorrow Morning:Lab III • Meet in 223 Mahan at 0745. • See schedule for order of rotation. • Teach the first 25 minutes of your first prepared class. • Focus on organization: • Board notes • Transitions • Writing • 25-minute Assessment by Mentor • Watch your video (working lunch) 1 6