Graphic aids

Different types of graphic aids

1. GRAPHIC AIDS

2. CLASSIFICATION OF AUDIO-VISUAL AIDS Audio-visual aids may be classified into 1.Projected Aids 2.Non-projected Aids 3.Activity Aids

3. NON-PROJECTED AIDS Non projected visuals are those aids which are used without any projection. So they translate abstract ideas into a more realistic format. They allow instruction to move from verbal representation to a more concrete level . ADVANTAGES OF NON PROJECTED VISUALS Abundant and are easily obtainable . Requires no electricity Appropriate for low budget Not much artistic ability is required in the use of these visual aids . Can be used in many ways at all levels of instruction and discipline

4. CLASSIFICATION OF NON-PROJECTED AIDS Non-projected aids Graphic aids Display boards Three dimensional aids Audio aids

5. Graphic aids are visual aids such as graphs ,diagrams, charts, etc…,and are represented on plane surface . It help to present data systematic ally in an abridged form . It can be considered as the short hand language of the idea conveyed by the data concerned. They secure the attention of the pupils by systematic presentation, attractive formal and simple layout. They can convey the message by a combination of written and pictorial visuals that could be made meaningful by suitable caption. GRAPHIC AIDS

6. Graphic aids graphs diagrams posters maps cartoons comics Flash cards Pictures and photographs charts

7. i ) GRAPHS The nature of the relation of two dependent variables could be very easily presented by graphical representation. Graphs could be interpreted and inferences drawn   easily.   Line graph, bar graph, pie graph, etc are different types of graphs.

8. ii) DIAGRAMS Diagrams could be used   to easily explain many facts at the same time, by using a variety of symbols and labels .  Diagrams can explain fact more vividly than charts.

9. iii) POSTERS Posters are graphic aids with short, quick and typical message. Posters are bold and attractive representations of an idea concept and are usually given in color . Poster captures the eye and conveys the desired message .

10. iv) MAPS A map is a accurate representation of the boundaries and other details of the continents, countries, etc. on a plane surface, in the form of a diagram drawn to scale . A variety of geographical details like location of mountains and rivers, altitudes of places, contours of the earth surface, important cities and other places etc can be represented accurately with reference to a convenient scale & following a suitable color scheme.

11. v) CARTOONS A cartoon is a metaphorical, humorous & exaggerated caricature of a person or a situation, in the form of a picture or a sketch. By the humorous or satirical presentation, it attracts the attention of viewers.

12. vi) COMICS A comic strip is a form of cartoon depicting a story in sequence. The events are arranged in the proper order in an attractive pictorial form that is normally appealing to lower age groups.

13. vii) FLASH-CARDS   Flash card is an aid liberally used in language lessons, especially in the lower classes. They are a set of pictured cards of varying sizes. They are flashed one by one in an order hence, the name flash card . This facilitates immediate feedback of comprehension and skill in silent reading;

14. vii) PICTURES AND PHOTOGRAPHS Pictures & photographs play a significant role in making ideas clear & comprehensive . They cultivate the power of observation and judgement.

15. ix) CHARTS A chart may be defined as a combination of graphic & pictorial media designed for the orderly & logically visualizing of relationship between key facts & ideas. The most used charts are flip charts, flow charts, display charts, tabular charts, tree charts & time chart.

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