PURPOSE OF CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT
Teaching aids prove to be a formidable supplement for teachers when the reinforcement of a skill or concept is necessary. That's why there are many classroom equipment that are used to teach different topics, skills and activities. These aids have some purposes that will help you to get more ideas about the variety of uses that can be applied in your classroom.
Classroom Equipment | Teaching purpose |
| Board | - Write agenda, homework, new vocabulary. - Brainstorming -Drawing - Write some ideas or questions that students ask - Students participation on the board. |
| Overhead projector | - Share one page or document with the whole class - Share tasks to the whole class - Good to give feedback - Display pictures, videos, etc. |
| CD Player | - To practice listening skill - To learn pronunciation - To listen to dialogues |
| DVD Player | - Information-gap activity -Predict the language - Film role plays - Videos explanation |
| Computer | - Internet connection - Games - Videos - Listenings -Visual material -Extra information |
| Language lab | - To practice grammar drills - Extensive listening - Individual or group learning - Possible to give feedback |
Resources:
Sudhakar, J. (2017). Teaching Aids and resources Aids the best learning. Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/teaching-aids-resources-best-learning-ms-jemi-sudhakar
Teaching Aids and Teaching Materials in FLT: 5 Initial Steps to Turn Out a Terrific Teacher. (2018). Canvas. https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/885965/pages/teaching-aids-and-teaching-materials-in-flt [2020]
