CHALKBOARD AND DISPLAY BOARD

Chalkboard and display boards certainly do not represent any advances technology, but
they are definitely visual aids.

The chalkboard is perhaps the oldest and most traditional piece of equipment found in the
classroom.
> It is popular because it allows spontaneity, speed and change. It can fit the tempo of
any lesson in any subject.
> can be used for displaying picture and important clippings, drawing sketches and
diagrams to help illustrate points of a lesson: projecting films and other materials; listing
suggestions or items as they are offered; writing outlines,summaries, and assignments;
and working out problems and evaluating procedures and answers.

Display Boards are used for displaying student project and progress; displaying current
item of interest related to a lesson or unit; posting announcements, memos, and routine
assignments; and decorating the room.

Types
1. Bulletin board
2. Pegboard
3. Flannel board
4. Magnetic board

> Stimulates students’ creativity and interest to promote student participation in the
learning activity, and make the room more cheerful and student- oriented.

Guidelines for Using the Chalkboard

1. Write legibly and large enough for all to see. If your handwriting is cursive and you
have trouble making it legible on the board, then print.
2. Use the chalkboard as if you were writing on paper. Proceed from left to right. If
crevices, divide the chalkboard, treat them as margin - that is, end lines on the right side
and start new lines on the left side.
3. While writing, stand to one side of the board as much as possible so you can maintain
eye contact
4. When referring to work already on the chalkboard, stand on the side so you don’t block
the students’ view. Use a pointer (a ruler or yardstick will do)
5. Don’t talk toward the chalkboard while writing on it.
6. If the chalkboard space is limited, draw a line down the middle of the board, thus
creating a margin and two smaller boards. This will allow you to use the space more
efficiently.
7. Organize your chalkboard work ahead of time. When possible, outline items with a
letter or numbering system. There are many possible systems, but use one form for
purposes of consistency.
8. Don’t clutter board. Limit your writing or drawing to major ideas of the lesson.
9. If you must abbreviate, use standard forms. Don’t use unusual or personal
abbreviations. Check the dictionary if you are unsure.
10. Utilize colored chalk, rulers, string, stencls, and ither materials to make your
illustrations more effective.
11. If you are working with young or low- achieving students, write in complete
sentences. They need practice in seeing and writing correct grammar.