lesson 6 visual symbols

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Lesson 6

Visual Symbols


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Objectives: Identify different symbols and

give the strengths and weaknesses ofeach. Construct sample of each and be

able to use them in a mock demonstration

teaching.

Visual symbols are representation of

direct reality, which comes in a form of

signs and symbols.


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Rules of Thumbs in Using

Visuals1. Visuals must be directly relevant to the

audio content.

2. Redundancy between visuals and audio

must be avoided. If words are displayed,viewers must be given a time to read it.

3. Visual displays should be big enough to

be seen by the farthest pupil.4. Visual displays must be attractive.

5. Visual display must be aesthetically

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Kinds of Visual Symbols

1. Cartoons - tells stories metaphorically

through pictures, which needs no caption.

-it is a pictorial representation or

caricature of a person, idea, situation or

issue that is designed to influence public

opinion.



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Suggestions for the use of cartoons

1. Appropriateness to experience level.

2. Simplicity contains only the essential

features.3. Brevity of captions if ever but they may

not be given any.

4. Use of clear symbols.5. Adequateness of size.



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2. Posters - is a combination of bold

designs and color primarily intended to catchattention on a significant fact, idea or

message.

Characteristics of a good poster1. It must be bold and simple but dramatizes

features

2. It must be appropriate to the grade leveland to the subject and purpose or

purposes.



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Characteristics of a good poster

3. It must have only limited text, few wordsgenerally used, and key words are made to

standout by means of type size or position.

4. It must be attractive, pleasing to the eyes.5. Design and color must be given

consideration.

6. It must have elements of dynamism andshock.



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3. Drawing and Sketches

These are crude and simple lines,which are effective in showing what needs to

be shown with sufficient clarity, to make the

meaning vivid to learners or students.

4. Diagrams are simplified drawings

designed to show interrelationship primarilyby means of lines and symbols.



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Sketch of a Butterfly Diagram of an Eye


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5. Charts are graphic or pictorial

representations of a large mass ofinformation or show progression thru time

and space of people or events, ideas and

objects.

Kinds of charts and examples

1. Data chart contains items of information

of all sorts especially quantitative data.

2. Pictorial chart use relevant pictures to

present data or information on

quantifiable data over specific period or

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3. Schematic chart shows a principle or a

law as applied like that of refrigeration4. Diagrammatic chart verb chart is a

popular example

5. Multiple leaf chart internal working partsof a machine

6. Phantom view chart - shows hidden parts

of a machine without obliterating the outerparts

7. Development or progress chart profile of

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Data chart Pictorial chart

Schematic chart Diagrammatic chart


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Multiple leaf chart Stream or tree chart


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Thank you!

Prepared by:Joy Laarni de Veyra

DTE 1



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6. Graphs presents quantitative data for

easier analysis and interpretation. It showscomparative relationship of data involved in

size, trends and growth.

Kinds of graphs1. Line graph is the most accurate of all

graphs used in plotting trends of

relationships between two series of data.2. Bar graphs simplest of all graphs to

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3. Circle or pie graph the sections of which

are used to represent components parts of awhole. They always present total amounts,

their parts or segments are calculated in

percentage or fractional parts of a whole.

4. Area or solid graphs used for the

simplest quantitative comparison thru the

use of geometric shapes.

5. Pictorial Statistics or pictograph it make

use of related pictures in showing

quantitative data.



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Principle in Pictographing

1. Simplicity pictures used must be simple

2. Comparison of relationship must be

strikingly seen

3. Approximates rather than precise

amounts are represented

4. Pictorial symbols used must be self

explanatory

5. Quantities are usually shown by number

of symbols rather than by the size



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7. Strip Drawings or Comics Strip

- Strip drawings are recommended for their

story value in adaptation of the classics.

- Comics is a form of cartooning in which the

same cast of characters form a story in

sequence of closely related drawingsdesigned to entertain the readers.



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Values derived from the strip

drawings

1. Increases interest in the subject

2. Individualizes and personalizes

instruction for certain types of pupils3. Serves as a valuable practice in reading

4. Widens reading interest

Reasons for using comic strip1. It is easy to read so it encourages reading

2. It builds vocabulary



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3. It satisfies the collectors interest in

acquiring copies4. It provides excitement

5. It is inexpensive

6. It satisfies childrens idea of art8. Maps are usually shown on the flat

surface of the earth or some parts of it,

showing the relative side and positionaccording to scale or projection and

positioned represented.



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Maps according to content

a. Physical map also called relief maps,they are the best because of their three

dimensional representation; which

includes geographical outline of land andwater.

b. Political map shows national

boundaries down to the smallest division



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Maps according to form

a) Chalkboard outline map

b) Student outline maps

c) Projected maps

d) Wall maps (decorative maps)

e) Atlas collection of maps

f) Sand table maps

g) Pictorial maps



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Purposes for which maps are

being used

1. To enable students to understand both

relative and exact position of political

units, land masses and political areas.

2. To furnish information concerning areas,

distances, directions, shapes, size and

relationship.

3. To provide orientation and means of

visualizing large and remote areas

4. To clarify materials



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5. To provide a visual basis for comparison

and contrast6. To provide means of regional synthesis

7. To provide interest and stimulation to

learn more about people, geographicalinfluences and places

8. To enable students to trace movements,

migration and distribution of people,vegetation, animal life and culture

9. To serve as one method of study

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10. To provide an object test means for

certain types of measurement11. To furnish means of self expression in

unit and project study

Points to remember in utilizingmaps for teaching

1. Make sure that the pupils or students

comprehend the purpose of the map2. Promote or develop positive emotional

attitude



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3. Allow ample time for pupils first look4. Make sure they understand map

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