Teaching and Learning Resources

Teaching and Learning Resources

Cathie EvansSue WildbloodSiân Williams

with thanks to: Stephanie Carpenter (National Support Project) and David

Gomer Network Training)USW @ Coleg Gwent

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Resources

Aim:

To consider the variety and use of learning resources and the part they play in experiential learning

Outcomes

• Explore a range of learning resources• Recognise the importance of the

visual domain• Consider how resources can enhance

the learning experience of their students

• Recognise how good use of resources can be used to ensure inclusiveness

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Teaching and Learning Resources

• A teaching resource is something used by the teacher to enable or enhance their teachingExample 1Example 2Example 3PresentationsWeb sites with information

• A learning resource is something used directly by the student to promote learning and complement their understandingExample 1Example 2

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Types of Learning Resource

• Internet• Hand outs• Games• TV and video• Interactive tutorials• Models• Moodle

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Inclusion and Equality of Opportunity

• Get to know your learners and recognise any special difficulty they may have

• Know where to get support for yourself and your students

• Consider the needs of ALL learners

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Effective Use of Learning Resources • Resources can complement and extend

the work you do • They can enhance the process for all

participants by supporting the learning taking place – Cognitive domain - a handout to explain detailed

subject material– Affective domain - a video/film engaging them in

issues of discrimination– Psychomotor - real equipment for practising

techniques

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Advantages of Visual Aids

They gain attention

They add variety

They aid conceptualisation

They aid memory

They show you care!

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Make every minute count!

• Change the tempo and pace of learning activities

• Use timed activities• Use “dead” time creatively• Question time – thinking time• Breaks are a learning opportunity too• Have fun!